A June 29, 2021 historical society program revisited everyday survival during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl years, using rural Kansas stories to explore thrift, resilience, and community support.

The presentation looked at how families adapted through food preservation, public relief programs, odd jobs, and strong neighbor-to-neighbor support. It tied those broader hardships to life in places like Franklin County.

For local audiences, the talk gave historical context for economic uncertainty and highlighted the kinds of practical habits that shaped earlier generations.

For more, see the Old Depot Museum's program page.