Discovery Series – Kansas

The review of the ornament won’t be complete without the review of its bigger sibling – Discovery Series – Kansas

Kansas stretches wide under an endless sky, where the horizon glows gold with wheat fields and prairie grass. Known as the Sunflower State, it’s a place shaped by hard work, open land, and resilient people. From its small towns to its capital in Topeka, Kansas has always balanced simplicity with strength. It’s where the past meets the plains – steady, grounded, and full of quiet pride.… Read more

Discovery Series Ornament – Kansas

Discovery Series Ornament – Kansas is the latest addition to my collection.

Kansas became the 34th state to join the Union on January 29, 1861. Various Native American tribes had long inhabited the region before European settlers arrived via trails such as the Oregon and Santa Fe. It was at the center of national conflict over slavery in the 1850s, earning the nickname “Bleeding Kansas.” Over time, the state’s rich soil and climate made it a powerhouse of agriculture, transforming its economy and identity.… Read more

Been There Ornament – Kansas

Starbucks Been There Ornament Kansas comes with orange string and following state symbols:
– Wild native sunflower is the official state flower and floral emblem since 1903
– Rock City is a park located on hillsides overlooking the Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It contains three clusters of large spherical boulders. These three clusters contain a total of 200 spherical boulders.
– Tractor and ears of wheat – since Kansas is the leading state for production of wheat in US… Read more