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Food for the Journey: Kansas Stories

Fri, Jun 19

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Fort Scott

FREE EVENT: Lunch: Bring Your Lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. The event is part of “Kansas Folklife: Celebrating Kansas Traditions,” a series of folklife presentations developed by Humanities Kansas recognizing the nation’s milestone 250th anniversary.

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Food for the Journey: Kansas Stories
Food for the Journey: Kansas Stories

Time & Location

Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Fort Scott, 2108 Horton St, Fort Scott, KS 66701, USA

About the event

FREE EVENT:

Lunch: Bring Your Lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided.


As African Americans made their way to Kansas, what foods came with them? Theressa Rice’s presentation is rooted in stories – stories from her history, her grandparents’ farm, her family’s migration from Oklahoma and Texas, and the food that graced the table for Sunday Supper once they reached their destination. Some stories might sound familiar – hunting for rabbits, frying up chickens, boiling potatoes dug straight from the ground, and picking berries off the vine to make into a delicious pie. Audience members will connect to these timeless traditions that stretch across generations (and maybe even get a slice of homemade pie to try).


Theressa Rice is a storyteller, baker, and small business owner.


“Kansas Folklife: Celebrating Kansas Traditions” is part of “By the People: Beyond 250,” a national initiative of the Federation of State Humanities Councils and…


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