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150 Years Later, I Went Back
One hundred and fifty years after my Volga German ancestors arrived in Kansas, I returned to Hays to walk in their footsteps and discover the stories they left behind. Along the way, old photographs found new meaning, strangers became family, and the past suddenly didn't feel so far away. Filled with history, laughter, and a few surprises, my time in Kansas reminded me why this place will forever have a piece of my heart.
Heritage Places
Two Communities, One Message: Military Families Matter
Behind every person who serves is a family with its own story. When Queen Creek and San Tan Valley recognized September as Military Families Month, the two proclamations honored something often unseen: the families who wait and worry, celebrate homecomings, endure loss, and stand beside those who serve through it all.
People & Community Reflections Heritage
Why Celebrating Our Heritage Is the Heart of True Patriotism
Heritage lives in more than history books. From family traditions and German-American roots to the places and stories we preserve, this is a reflection on how our past continues to shape our families, communities and sense of place today.
Heritage Reflections People & Community