STATE HISTORIC SITES
Step Into History
Discover fascinating stories in Kansas history when you visit our State Historic Sites. Located in regions around the state, these state-owned properties offer insights into the history of Bleeding Kansas, Civil War, Kansas families, Native American, Pony Express, and the Santa Fe Trail.
State Historic Sites By Location
State Historic Sites By Themes
State Historic Sites Map
CONSTITUTION HALL
Lecompton - Douglas County
Feel the energy of the past the busiest place in Kansas Territory in 1857
COTTONWOOD RANCH
Studley - Sheridan County
Yorkshire traditions combined with High Plains sheep ranching provide a unique story
FIRST TERRITORIAL CAPITOL
Fort Riley - Geary County
Where proslavery and antislavery legislators clashed in an attempt to form a government
FORT HAYS
Hays - Elllis County
Stories of Native Americans, Buffalo Soldiers, military leaders, laundresses, and scouts
GOODNOW HOUSE
Manhattan - Riley County
Where abolitionists and educators influenced the community and state
GRINTER PLACE
Kansas City - Wyandotte County
As a Native American, she owned the land, he operated the ferry, meet the Grinter family
HOLLENBERG PONY EXPRESS STATION
Hanover - Washington County
Oriiginal waystation on the Oregon-California Trail and Pony Express
JOHN BROWN MUSEUM
Osawatomie - Miami County
Abolitionist John Brown stayed with family in their cabin while he fought against slavery
KAW MISSION
Council Grove - Morris County
Along the Santa Fe Trail, the mission was established as a school for Kaw boys
LAST CHANCE STORE
Council Grove - Morris County
Stories of the Kaw Nation, international traders on the Santa Fe Trail, and white settlers
MARAIS DES CYGNES MASSACRE
Trading Post - Linn County
The kidnapping and murder of antislavery men by proslavery supporters shocked the nation
MINE CREEK CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
Pleasanton - Linn County
Union troops declared victory over Confederate forces in a major cavalry battle here in 1864
PAWNEE INDIAN MUSEUM
Republic - Republic County
See the floor of an earth lodge, where once was a village of thousands of Pawnee Indians
PAWNEE ROCK
Pawnee Rock - Barton County
This sandstone precipice overlooking the plains was a vantage point for Native Americans and traders on the Santa Fe Trail
RED ROCKS—HOME OF THE WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE FAMILY
Emporia - Lyon County
Gaining national prominence through his newspaper editorials, the Sage of Emporia hosted important figures of the day in his family home
SHAWNEE INDIAN MISSION
Fairway
Operated as a boarding school for Native American boys and girls, the mission was also the seat of territorial government
