Program #2401 - "Launching the Sesquecentennial" Premieres Sept. 29, 2011
In this 2011 premiere show, we'll see how the state historical society helped get the Sesquecentennial ball rolling with a special event at the Kansas History Center; learn how Abilene, KS staged a special event to mark the occasion; and introduce you to Dale Nimz, person who's helping identify historic structures built around the time of Kansas became a state. More...

Program #2402 - "Statehood & the Civil War" Premieres October 6, 2011
In this show we see how the border war with Missouri heated up as an order was given to depopulate an entire region; learn about some of the local events that took place near Humboldt and Iola, and reflect on the life of a Civil War nurse called "Mother Bickerdyke," as portrayed by Lu Adams of Ellsworth, KS. More...

Program #2403 - "Voices of Kansas" Premieres Oct. 13, 2011
In this show we'll see how the Topeka Symphony collaborated with some other local musicians as we explore the story behind a Kansas Song Project; see how the Wichita Grand Opera celebrated its tenth anniversary as we reflect on the career of Kansas opera star Samuel Ramey; and follow along with Judy Coder as she takes part in a "Home-On-The-Range" concert in Hutchinson and shares her passion for music with others. More...

Program #2404 - "Early Residents" Premieres Oct. 20, 2011
We'll see what a recent dig turned up as archeologists excavated an area along the blue river north of Manhattan; learn about the construction of stone fences in the hills of Wabunsee County; and meet Mike Adams, who enjoys connecting with the past in a more personal way. More...

Program #2405 - "Native Cultures" Premieres Oct. 27, 2011
We'll visit a summer camp for kids that's hosted by the Indian Center of Kansas City; learn about a new golf course on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation; and meet a Cherokee farrier who's maintaining a family tradition. More...

Program #2406 - "Field Lab, Farm Aid & Food Producer" Premieres Nov. 3, 2011
We'll learn about the environmental research projects being carried out at KU's Field Lab north of Lawrence; witness Willie Nelson's induction into the Agricultural Hall of Fame as Farm Aid came to Kansas; and spend some time with Ryan Hanna, who likes to see buffalo roaming the range again. More...

Program #2407 - "Outdoor Adventures" Premieres Nov. 10, 2011
Explore "The 8 Wonders of Kansas," a new guidebook by Marci Penner that highlights more than 200 Kansas attractions; check out a sampling of the new rental cabins available in Kansas' state parks; and join a snake hunt near Mankato with herpetologist Joe Collins. More...

Program #2408 - "Adventures For Kids" Premieres Nov. 17, 2011
Tour the Kansas Children's Discovery Center, which recently opened in Topeka; head out to Council Grove Reservoir to see what goes on at a summer camp for kids; and spend some time with a show chorus for high school students at Seaman High in Topeka. More...

Program #2409 - "Local Sesqui-Celebrations" Premieres Nov. 24, 2011
In conjunction with the state's sesquicentennial, the Hays Public Library celebrates its own centennial through a special photography exhibit; residents of Garnett reflect upon their past as they commemorate the community's sesquicentennial; and a ranger at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site portrays Julia Roundtree, a noted educator and activist. More...

Program #2410 - "Faith Groups" Premieres Dec. 1, 2011
Learn about Charles Parham, the Topeka preacher who played a founding role in the Pentecostal movement; hear about the contemporary experiences of those who practice their Islamic faith in the heartland; and see how Barry Feaker, the director of the Topeka Rescue Mission, ministers to the hungry and homeless.

Program #2411 - "Art in Action" Premieres Dec. 15, 2011
Hear about the role of the Topeka Civic Theatre, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary; see what's happened in response to a move that affects public funding of the arts in Kansas; and meet Aaron Fowler, a musician who works with kids to turn stories into songs.

Program #2412 - "Notable Kansans" Premieres Dec. 22, 2011
Reflect on the life of James Arness and the impact of "Gunsmoke" on Dodge City; learn about a new heritage educational center at the Hale Ritchie house in Topeka; and hear about the experiences of Elmer Green, who pioneered the practice of biofeedback and developed insights into Alzheimer's.

Program #2413 - "Rural Opportunity" Premieres Dec. 29, 2011
Join the "Sunflower Parade" in Wichita, celebrating the sesquicentennial of Kansas statehood; learn about efforts to keep post offices open in small, rural communities; and see how a family has had a moving experience with a former parsonage in Lindsborg.