Fifty years ago, men grew beards and the women donned prairie dresses as Kansas celebrated its centennial.

In Lawrence, Miss America, covered wagons and a play titled “Hello, Kansas!” all came to town.

Do you have a good yarn about the Kansas Centennial celebration in 1961? If so, send us your story or even better submit a photo. We will share your submissions Friday.

You can email your stories to cmetz@ljworld.com or share them in the comments here.