Atchison’s Amelia Earhart Festival honors the trailblazing aviator in her birthplace In 1997, community members in Atchison, Kansas, decided to commemorate hometown hero Amelia Earhart’s 100th birthday with a celebration. The centennial event drew attendees from around the region and quickly gained widespread attention, earning mentions in publications like The New York Times and The… Continue reading The best things to do this month in KC: July 2025