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Make surprising discoveries inside this county museum packed with exhibits on the history of Franklin County and the story of railroads in small towns. details>>
Encounter the Border and Civil War exhibit, Native American exhibit, and the local history of Miami County. Featured August 28th, 2011 in The Kansas City Star newspaper, as one of the top ten "Treasures of the Civil War" exhibits in the Kansas and Missouri areas. details>>
Visit the site of the first engagement of African American troops during the Civil War. Learn about the regiment that made U.S. history on a short walking trail. details>>
Through ongoing events, exhibits, and engaging educational programs, the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum seeks to encourage a greater awareness and appreciation for local history. details>>
Visit the headquarters of the Territorial Kansas Democratic Party during the territorial period. Home of the Bald Eagle Rendezvous event, held every September. details>>
Discover the history of Lecompton from Bleeding Kansas to today. details>>
Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, located on the Oregon Trail in Topeka, Kansas, is a 6-acre historic site with gardens, preserving the family history of one of the earliest settlers in the area. details>>
Uncover Westport's role in U.S. expansion at Kansas City's oldest remaining brick home. details>>
Changing exhibits highlight the library, archives & photographic collections, which are available for local & regional history researchers. details>>
The African-American Quilt Museum & Textile Academy Program is part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The Academy is working on creating a quilt that tells the story of Maria, a slave who was abducted from a Missouri plantation by Union soldiers. details>>
