America at 250: Kansas, the Sunflower State

Each Friday, we celebrate America’s 250th by exploring one state or territory at a time, uncovering the history, crafts, and Semiquincentennial events that help tell the nation’s story.Wheat has always been an important crop in Kansas agriculture. This 2-inch mirror promoting The Wichita Flour Mills Co. uses the state’s flower to advertise flour. It sold for $12 at Catamount Auction Co. in 2026.
Image: LiveAuctioneers/Catamount Auction Co. LLCA Brief History of the Free StateKa