Friday, September 23, the Kingman High School American History Class stepped back in time when the class visited Medicine Lodge, Kansas, for what may be the last production of the Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Pageant. Students began the day by taking in the parade in the downtown area. Many of the participants and props for the pageant made their way down Medicine Lodge's Main Street while KHS students looked on. After the parade students enjoyed lunch from the several choices offered from the street vendors. A big favorite was the homemade ice cream and roasted ears of corn.
As the time approached for the pageant, we made our way east of town to the pageant grounds. Students were treated to a production that took them back to the Civil War, the Indian Wars, the Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty, the days of the cattle drive and more.
I had never been to the pageant in the 21 plus years I have been in Kingman. I thought it was very interesting and was amazed at the numerous volunteers it took to put on such a large production. I think it is wonderful that such a small town can draw the crowds of people to reenact this time period. The high school students had just completed the study of the wild west and the Indian Wars the week before and I hope this helped to put what they learned in context and show them that it still relates to them personally in this celebration of their pioneer heritage.
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| KHS students watch the parade! |
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| View of the crowd from the top. |
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| Drew and Darrian wait for the show to start. |
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| KHS students with Governor Brownback |
A few students got an unexpected honor when they ran into Governor Brownback and got their picture taken with him.
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