The Kansas Sampler Foundation was established in 1993 as a 501c3 public non-profit. Our philosophy recognizes rural culture and the contributions communities have made to the history and ongoing drama of rural Kansas. We define rural culture as the combination of eight elements: Architecture, Art, Commerce, Cuisine, Customs, Geography, History and People. We encourage and support communities to preserve and sustain their rural culture in a way that will help them be the best they can be at being themselves.