Background: The Shawnee Indian Mission is a landmark that reflects the colorful and varied history of our region. Built in the mid-1800s, it was the…
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An annual tradition returns to the Shawnee Indian Mission just in time for the holidays! Beginning Friday, November 22, the beloved Tree and Greenery Sale…
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By: Pam McConnell and Mary Ann Cappo 2025-26 JCYM Co-Presidents Johnson County Young Matrons (JCYM) is a service organization created in 1961. Our mission is…
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The 2025 Night at the Mission was truly an evening to remember—an inspired blend of history, community, and celebration that illuminated the enduring spirit of…
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By Melissa Garrett, Cherokee Nation, Quapaw Nation, and Seneca-Cayuga Nation Board Member, Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation Author’s Note I write this not as a scholar…
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The general disorder so long prevailing in Kansas Territory. . . been very injurious to the interest of many of the Indian tribes. . .…
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By Macy Hopkins, volunteer Nestled in the heart of Fairway, KS – a community garden is making a big impact. Established more than 20 years…
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Kansas State Historical Society, City of Fairway, and Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation Strike New Governing Memorandum of Understanding By Greg Frazier, volunteer The Chairwoman of…
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Jim Lee’s connection to the Shawnee Indian Mission is deeply personal, rooted in both family and heritage. His journey began in the late 1970s, when…
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Charles Journeycake (Ne-sha-pa-na-cumin) Part II: Tribe, Family, Church, Relocation We try to forget these things, but we would not forget that the white man brought…
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