President's Corner
February 2021
Greetings once again fellow trail travelers,
We may not be kicking up much trail dust in 2020–2021, but our spirits are surely willing.
This year marks the 200th Anniversary
of the opening of the Santa Fe Trail. We join the Santa Fe Trail Association and many partner organizations in celebrating this historic milestone. The Kansas Historical Society is offering excellent monthly virtual programs on the Santa Fe Trail — well worth checking out at www.kshs.org.
Membership and active participation remain the heart of KCAHTA. I encourage each of you to stay engaged in preserving our trail history. Many of our members also serve in leadership roles with other historic trail and preservation organizations — a true testament to our shared commitment.
Previous Messages
August 2020
We continue to adjust to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while staying committed to our trail preservation work. Our Executive Committee and members have shown remarkable dedication. Now more than ever, it is important to remain vigilant in preserving our nation’s heritage for future generations.
April 2020
The COVID-19 “trail” has brought many challenges. We are reminded of the hardships faced by 19th-century pioneers on the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails. Their determination and resilience continue to inspire us as we work to preserve their legacy.
February 2020
Aloha from the Trail! While modern travel has its own challenges, it pales in comparison to the 140-day wagon journeys of the 1800s. We are truly fortunate to be able to reflect on and preserve the incredible history of our nation’s trails.
November 2019
We celebrate the leadership of our members, including Larry Short (new National President of the Santa Fe Trail Association) and Pat Traffas (recent past National President of the Oregon-California Trails Association). We also thank the Kroh family for transferring the copyright of Lee Kroh’s historic maps to KCAHTA.
