Outstanding museum with two floors of climate-controlled displays and research facility. Exhibits interpret the rich history of the town, including industry and commerce, domestic life and social aspects. Of special interest are the Route 66 and Baseball Exhibits. The Main floor features an art gallery, Victorian era rooms and an extensive World War I and II display. The lower floor features a full-sized barn, 1910 era farm house and a replicated vintage street with 1870s businesses. Additional rooms feature a full-sized model of a lead and zinc mine, a 1926 LaFrance fire engine and a replicated street of 6 window displays of businesses from the 1930s era. The Heritage Center also features exhibits on Native American tribes that resided in the area and the African American experience in the region. Outside on the museum grounds is an orignial U.S. tank used in the Korean War, and an 1870s cabin complete with furnishings. Also, a picnic area is available. Tour begins at Kiwanis Park located near Spring River on E 12th which is also Hwy 166. One can visit 12 designated points of interest relating to the attack on Ft. Blair and the Baxter Springs Massacre. Brochures with a map and information may be obtained at the following locations: Heritage Center, Kansas Route 66 Visitors' Center, Chamber of Commerce, Cafe on the Route, City Hall and the Police Department. Buildings in the area between 10th & 13th streets are marked with signs indicating spots of interest during the Cowtown era. Of Special interest are the three banks, that were reputed to have been robbed by well-known bank robbers and the sites where two marshals were gunned down on the street within the period of one year.