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History & Heritage

Kansas history is American history. Walk in the steps of Civil War soldiers at a battlefield, discover tribes dating back centuries, tour the boyhood home of an American president or sit in a classroom that was ground zero in a landmark battle for civil rights. Place yourself where history happened by visiting our museums, landmarks and historic sites. Plan your history trek through Kansas today!

Below you will find tours filled with historic renditions, museums showcasing what once was the way of life, and sites that were the birthplace for change in the history of the Americas. Explore Freedom's Frontier, El Quartelejo Museum, Brown V. Board Of Education National Historic Site, Fort Larned National Historic Site, Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, Boot Hill Museum, Pawnee Indian Museum and more!

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Ethnic & Cultural

Ethnic & Cultural

Learn about the bold leaders whose contributions are felt to this day - in Kansas and nationwide

Famous Kansans

Find Our List of a Few Big Thinkers From Kansas Who Have Helped Shape the Course of American & World History!

Forts & Trails

Visit Historic Forts & Trails in Kansas to Experience the Story of the Nation's Westward Expansion & the Growth of...

Historic Sites

Kansas landmarks include Kansas tourist spots and attractions, famous Kansas historical landmarks, and other points of interest.

History Museums

Take a journey into the past and learn about the state’s earliest inhabitants to its pioneers and innovators

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Old West

The wild west is still alive and well in Kansas.

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