Did you know North Lawrence was once home to one of the most beautiful nature parks and fair grounds in the state of Kansas? Bismarck Grove, established in 1867, hosted festivals, horse racing, and lectures, which brought thousands of people to Northeast Kansas. Learn more about the grove and how the railroad influenced its growth in this Time Capsule episode featuring women’s historian Dr. Sarah Bell.

Time Capsule with KLWN’s Joel Becker and the Watkins Museum’s Natalie Vondrak explores the history of Lawrence or Douglas County and shares the stories of the people and events that have helped shape our community. The show airs the first Tuesday of the month during Radio for Grownups around 10:10 AM on FM 101.7 or AM 1320 KLWN.