Ad Astra Per Aspera T-Shirt

Ad Astra Per Aspera T-Shirt – A Tribute to Kansas History

Celebrate Kansas pride with the Ad Astra Per Aspera T-Shirt. The Kansas state motto, "Ad astra per aspera," translates to "To the stars through difficulties" and is beautifully represented in our exclusive design. Inspired by the bronze statue of the Kansa warrior atop the State Capitol building in Topeka, this t-shirt pays tribute to Kansas’s rich history and enduring spirit.

Choose from Navy with Gold Print or Heather Grey with Navy Print, and wear a piece of Kansas heritage wherever you go!

Features:

• Available in Men’s sizes S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL (Larger sizes available upon request)
• Made from 100% preshrunk cotton with a durable vinyl design
• Machine wash inside out, hang to dry, and iron inside out for best results
• A perfect gift for Kansas natives or anyone inspired by the state’s journey "to the stars"

Show off your Kansas roots or give the perfect gift with this iconic Ad Astra Per Aspera T-Shirt.

The Kansas official motto is Ad astra per aspera, “To the stars through difficulties.” Atop the State's capitol building in Topeka is a bronze statue of a Kansa warrior nicknamed , Ad Astra. The statue, sculpted by Kansas artist Richard Bergen, was placed on top of the dome of the building in 2002. It measures 22 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 4,420 pounds. The Kansa people, for whom the state takes its name, contributed to the history of Kansas. The warrior faces toward the North Star, a symbol of finding one’s way.

Latin for, "To the stars through difficulty," our Kansas state motto was created by American politician John James Ingalls in 1859.