Smoky Hills PBS is proud to announce the return of Cottonwood Connections for its 8th Season. This season of Cottonwood Connections takes a look at how Kansas and the Great Plains have been integral in shaping our country and our world.
Kicking off the season is a two-part series around Dwight D. Eisenhower. Focused on his connection to Kansas, his rise to general, and then what carried him to the highest office of the land. Throughout the season, viewers will also experience engaging stories on:
Starting A Pioneer Town
The Story Beneath Our Feet
Prohibition and the Bootleggers
Dirty 30s
High Plains Wildlife
Legendary Longhorns
Fenton Pratt and other Photographers
Kansas and the History of America Printable Schedule
“Cottonwood Connections continues to be a cornerstone of our educational mission,” said Audrey Parsons, Programming Director at Smoky Hills PBS. “Season 8 of Cottonwood Connections reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, educational programming that serves viewers of all ages.”
Tune In:
New episodes will air Sundays at 6 p.m., starting April 12.
A rebroadcast of each episode will air on Saturdays at 6 p.m., giving viewers an additional opportunity to tune in.
Stream: All episodes are available to stream on the PBS app.
For more information on broadcast times and additional coverage details, please visit our website at SmokyHillsPBS.org.
Cottonwood Connections is made possible in part by these current sponsors: Horlacher Jewelers, Colby Glass Co. Inc., Fry Eye Associates, Scott County Historical Society, United, The Prairie Museum of Art & History, and Sherman County Historical Society
Cottonwood Connections is a docu-series produced and directed by Ed Lowry, featuring Don Rowlison. It is presented by The Friends of Cottonwood Ranch, an organization that supports the work of the historic site, Cottonwood Ranch, and has the mission of encouraging historical education about the plains. For more information about Cottonwood Ranch, visit CottonwoodRanchKS.com.
Smoky Hills PBS serves 71 counties in Central and Western Kansas. Smoky Hills PBS is available over the air with an antenna, on many cable systems, DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, and Dish Network, HULU + LIVE TV, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime. You can also access Smoky Hills PBS via the FREE mobile app for Android and iPhone devices and is also available to stream by clicking here: video.smokyhillstv.org/livestream. More information on Smoky Hills PBS and its programs and projects are available at SmokyHillsPBS.org or by calling 1-800-337-4788.