Homeschooling offers a tremendous opportunity to give your children a unique and personalized education. However, it can be challenging and tiresome for parents and students. Finding ways to make it compelling for everyone involved is crucial to make learning more effective. Fortunately, there are ways to spice up homeschooling days and make them more interesting. Make your homeschool experience more exciting by scheduling a Kansas road trip! Exploring the sunflower state can be an engaging and memorable way for your kids to learn about history, science, nature, and beyond. From pop culture to mob history, Kansas has much to offer when planning your ultimate road school adventure!
Dorothy House and the Land of Oz, Liberal Kansas
The movie never mentions Dorothy's hometown, but in 1981 Liberal Kansas officially decided they would claim it for her. Dorothy's dwelling, a farmhouse constructed in 1907, was gifted to the Seward County Historical Society and relocated to its current location on the property of the Coronado Museum. The house has been restored to look like a replica of the house in the movie. On the tour, you'll see the original house used in the Twister scene shortly before it lands on the Wicked Witch (pictured above). The museum has guided tours, a gift shop, plenty of photo opportunities, and a nice playground for the kids.
Where are the ruby slippers today? For many years, no one knew after they were stolen.
For more interesting info on the missing ruby slippers, check out the Podcast: The Missing Shoes. It's only a few episodes, but it made the drive days a little more fun and educational.
Drive 11.27 miles oRoutete 66, Galena Kansas
Don't have the time to take that California trip? No worries! You can still get your kicks on Kansas 66! It may be a small town, but the locals here take immense pride in their history with the iconic 'mother road.' You will want to take advantage of this short drive packed with charm and visual interest.
Big Well Museum, Greensburg Kansas
In 1887, a monumental project started that would begin the construction of the World's Largest Hand Dug Well – an engineering marvel that still exists today. A team of twelve to fifteen men dug the well while others quarried and hauled the native stone used for the well's casing. When the well was completed in 1888, it was 109 feet deep and 32 feet in diameter.
The Big Well in Greensburg served as a reliable water source until 1932, ensuring a steady supply of life's most valuable resource to the people in the area. In 1972, the Big Well was honored as a National Museum - highlighting its importance in history and demonstrating the value it brings to this day. Over three million sightseers have descended the metal stairway into the well.
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