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Cottonwood Connections
Season 6
This season brings fresh, in-depth documentaries exploring the rich history and culture of Kansas and the Great Plains. Throughout the season, viewers will experience engaging stories on The Cold War, Orphan Train, Cowtowns, Oil Boom, and many more!
  • Buffalo Bill Cody
  • Kansas Renaissance
  • Kansas and the Cold War - Part 1
  • Kansas and the Cold War - Part 2
  • The Orphan Train
  • Fick Fossil Museum
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  • Oil Boom
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  • The automobile dramatically changed life for small towns on the Plains. Now the classics have become a source of revenue and pride for communities with rod runs, car shows, cruise nights and museums. <br> 
  • Trappers and Traders
  • Petroglyphs

ALL NEW

SUNDAYS at 6 PM

REBROADCAST

FRIDAYS at 1:30 PM

SATURDAYS at 6 PM

Season 6 Episodes

APR 6 - Buffalo Bill Cody

APR 13 - The KS Renaissance

APR 20 - KS & the Cold War - Part 1

APR 27 -  KS & the Cold War - Part 2

May 4 - The Orphan Trains

May 11 - The Ficks and Thier Fossil Museum

May 18 - Cowtowns

May 25 - Oil Boom

June 1 - Packing Iron

June 8 - Car Culture

June 15 - Trappers and Trade

June 22 - Petroglyphs

Season 5

Explore the Great Plain’s rich past with archeologist and cowboy historian Don Rowlison.  Click below to watch each episode with Smoky Hills PBS Passport.  Watch more episodes on your smart TV with the PBS app or stream on PBS.org.

Season 5

Explore the Great Plain’s rich past with archeologist and cowboy historian Don Rowlison.  Click below to watch each episode with Smoky Hills PBS Passport.  Watch more episodes on your smart TV with the PBS app or stream on PBS.org.

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