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Cottonwood Connections
Season 8
This season of Cottonwood Connections takes a look at Kansas’ role in our country’s history as it approaches its 250th. From a president to constitutional amendments, from the boom and bust of town building to the formation of the plains, from iconic animals to one of the hardest decades in our history, the Sunflower State plays a significant part in our nation’s colorful and compelling story.  PREMIERING APRIL 12th at 6 PM
  • The General
  • Episode 2 - Mr. President
  • Episode 3 - Pioneer Town
  • Episode 4 - The Story Beneath Our Feet

Season 8 of Cottonwood Connections is made possible in part by these current sponsors: 

Horlacher Jewelers

Colby Glass Co. Inc.

Fry Eye Associates

Scott County Historical Society

United

The Prairie Museum of Art & History

Sherman County Historical Society

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Season 8 Episodes

APRIL 12 - The General

APRIL 19 - The President

APRIL 26 - Pioneer Town

MAY 3 - The Story Beneath Our Feet

MAY 10 - Prohibition and Bootleggers

MAY 17 - Dirty 30s: Boom and Bust Set Stage

MAY 24 - Dirty 30s: The Dust Bowl

MAY 31 - Dirty 30s: Building to Rebuild

JUNE 7 - High Plains Wildlife

JUNE 14 - Legendary Longhorns

JUNE 21 - Worth 1,000 Words

JUNE 28 - Kansas and the History of America

Season 7
This season takes you deeper into the stories that shaped Kansas and the Great Plains — from exploring why Kansas is known as the Wheat State, to uncovering the history of the Cavalry of the Plains, and much more.  Click on each image below to watch on Smoky Hills PBS Passport!
  • Amber Waves of Grain
  • The Dragon's Legacy
  • The Soldier State
  • Tracing Family Connections
  • Welcome to Cottonwood Ranch
  • Send in the Cavalry
  • People of the Ancient Plains
  • Public Postcards
  • For Those Who Served
  • Pheasant Migration
  • Kansas in Pop Culture
  • Ad Astra
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
  • Grid image
  • 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
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