Basehor Historical Museum - Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area

Explore the community history of Basehor, founded by two Pennsylvania Dutch brothers who came to Kansas in 1854.

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Hours

Tue 9 am-12 pm; Thu 1-4 pm; Sat 9 am-2 pm

Admission is free.

Contact Information

2812 N 155th Street
Basehor, KS 66007
Phone: 913-724-4022
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Location Type

Museum

Site Info

AC / Heating
Giftshop
Group Tours
Parking
Restrooms
Research Library
Wheel Chair Accessible

Within its walls, you will learn about the city's beginning when two Pennsylvania settlers, brothers Ephraim and Rueben Basehor, came to the area in 1854 and founded Basehor in 1889. You will witness the evolution of a school district, government, business community, and general way of life. You will discover why generation after generation has been proud to call Basehor home from its humble beginnings to the thriving community it is today.

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Prior to having the streets paved in 1921.

Cities Founders, Ephraim & Rueben Basehor

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