Amazon Army
In 1921, thousands of wives, daughters, mothers, sisters and sweethearts of striking coal miners in Southeast Kansas marched in protest against unfair labor practices in the local coal mines.
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Franklin’s Rich History
Franklin began as a mining community in the early 1900s. It is located just off Highway 69 Bypass which is a major corridor between Kansas City and Pittsburg, KS/Joplin, MO.
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Crawford County Kansas is known for its coal mining heritage and the settlement of many different ethnic groups who came to the United States in search of work in the coal fields.
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About Us
We are an exhibition located within the Franklin Community Center & Heritage Museum in Franklin, Kansas. The public is invited to visit and view the mining artifacts as well as other historic items.
701 S. Broadway
Franklin, KS 66735
(620) 347-4220
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
Please call to schedule tours.
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Enjoyed a wonderful program at Miners Hall Museum last Sunday (Sharing Patterns, Sharing Lives presented by Deborah Divine, Salina, KS). Hosted by Linda Knoll in connection with the year-long exhibit honoring the centennial of the Amazon Army March.![]()
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Mark your calendars for the upcoming program - Sunday, August 22 at 2 pm presented by Louise Hanson on "Tasting the Past - Exploring Kansas Food Memories." Be sure to follow us and share with your friends for further information on this and other programs. ![]()
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Funding for these programs is provided by Humanities Kansas, a nonprofit cultural organization that connects communities with history, traditions, and ideas to strengthen civic life.
Resurfacing project beginning next week.
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Excellent program yesterday at Miners Hall Museum. Learn more about future events.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a quilt?
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a quilt? Sunday afternoon kicked off the first of six presentations celebrating the Amazon Army Women’s Mar...
Join us this Sunday at Miners Hall Museum, 701 S. Broadway, Franklin, KS.
LITTLE BALKANS CHRONICLES: The stories Kansas quilts tell
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LITTLE BALKANS CHRONICLES: The stories Kansas quilts tell
Please vote for the beautiful Franklin Community Park.
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