Museums

See first hand Anderson County's ties with the Civil War. Eleven slaves freed Dec. 28, 1858 by John Brown and his men from Vernon County, MO, were known to have been hidden in the Greeley area. A ... More

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Built in 1867 by Richard Howe, a Welsh immigrant stonemason, the site holds a unique place in the history of Emporia and the surrounding ... More

This building, originally constructed in 1905 as barracks for the Cavalry School Band, later served as offices for the Cavalry Board. Today, the 1st Infantry Division Museum tells the story of ... More

Using a vintage diesel-electric locomotive, a century-old wooden sided passenger/diner, open air observation cars and a caboose, the excursion train travels through the Smoky Hill River Valley ... More

At Ag Heritage Park you will find the ultimate collection of memorabilia commemorating early ag-life in rural America. The park portrays the many facets of life "on the farm" from the horse-drawn ... More

2-story limestone building built in 1867 and originally used as a school. 15 museum buildings including the 1867 stone school house, train depot, car museum building with 26 antique cars dating ... More

Located inside a renovated 100 year old business building, the Allen County Historical Museum is your pathway to yesterday. Featuring numerous displays, the museum tells many stories about the ... More

Restored home where internationally-famous aviatrix was born July 24, 1897. Contains family heirlooms, displays, and photographs. Gift shop with Earhart souvenirs. Also exhibits on other women ... More

Two Sherman County businessmen hold a bit of aviation history by building America's First Patented Helicopter. The two men called it a gyrocopter, but the machine is no longer intact. A replica ... More

Memorabilia documenting history of the county and famous persons including Arthur Capper, Edgar Lee Masters and John Brown. Genealogy information also available. More