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memory of the 9th & 10th Cavalry Regiments made
up of black soldiers.
visitleavenworthks.com * 913-682-4113

Chicago and Alton Depot
318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, MO 
Built in 1879 and believed to be the only
completely restored two-story train depot
in Missouri.
chicagoaltondepot1879.org * 816-325-7955

Creamery Bridge
Marais Des Cygnes River & 8th St.,
Osawatomie, KS 
One of two Marsh Arch triple-span bridges in
Osawatomie. James Marsh's patented design used
rainbow arches that expanded/contracted with the
bridge floors.
osawatomieks.org * 913-755-4114

Dole Institute of Politics
2350 Petefish Dr., Lawrence, KS 
Celebrates public service, civil discourse and
the legacy of Sen. Bob Dole with programs and
exhibits. Open for public research.
doleinstitute.org * 785-864-4900

First City Museum
743 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS 
Educational displays cover topics on World
War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War
and Iraq War.
visitleavenworthks.com * 913-682-1866

First Land Office
6th & Lincoln Sts., Osawatomie, KS 
Built in 1854 as the land patent office of H.B. Smith
and his brother, the first land patent agents in
Kansas Territory.
osawatomieks.org

Flood Marker
343rd St. & Columbia Rd., Paola, KS 
In 1951, the Marais des Cygnes River swelled with
rains and rose above 50.3 feet. A marker attests to
this deluge.
miamicountyks.org * 913-294-4045

Fontana Cemetery
383rd & Osage Sts., Fontana, KS 
One of the oldest cemeteries in Miami County
and resting place for soldiers and veterans of
many wars.
miamicountyks.org * 913-849-3693

Frontier Army Museum
100 Reynolds Ave., Ft. Leavenworth, KS 
Focuses on Fort Leavenworth's role in westward
expansion.
armyupress.army.mil * 913-684-3767

Ft. Leavenworth, KS
600 Thomas Ave., Ft. Leavenworth, KS 
Established in 1827, oldest fort west of the
Mississippi River in continuous operation.
home.army.mil/leavenworth * 913-682-4113

Ft. Osage National Historic Landmark &
Education Center
105 Osage St., Sibley, MO 
Historic fort overlooking Missouri River. First U.S.
outpost in Louisiana Purchase.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-229-8980

Harry S. Truman Presidential
Library & Museum
500 W Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 
Newly renovated, the Truman Library tells the
captivating story of America's 33rd president.
trumanlibrary.gov * 816-268-8200
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Hillsdale Cemetery
225th & Grant Sts., Hillsdale, KS 
This cemetery includes resting sites of Union Civil
War soldiers.
miamicountyks.org * 913-294-4045

Historic Garment District Museum of
Kansas City
801 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 
Collection of Kansas City-made garments and
accessories.
kansascitymuseum.org * 816-513-0726

Historic Lecompton
640 E Woodson Ave., Lecompton, KS 
Civil War history, Territorial Capital of KS,
Constitution Hall, National Landmark, National
Historic Register site, Eisenhower's parents'
marriage site.
lecomptonkansas.com * 785-887-6148

Historic Mt. Gilead Church
15918 Plattsburg Rd., Kearney, MO 
The two-acre property includes the historic church,
school and cemetery.
visitclaymo.com * 816-736-8500

Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center
1616 E 18th St., Kansas City, MO 
Visitor center and home to a moving documentary
film introducing everyday heroes in the 18th & Vine
neighborhood.
americanjazzmuseum.org * 816-474-8463

Jesse James Bank Museum
103 N Water St., Liberty, MO 
Site of the first U.S. daylight bank robbery during
peacetime. Located on the northeast corner of the
historic Liberty Square.
jessejamesmuseum.org * 816-736-8510

Jesse James Birthplace
21216 Jesse James Farm Rd., Kearney, MO 
Birthplace of Jesse James, with 20-min.
introductory film, three galleries of artifacts and
guided tours of original 1822 cabin.
jessejamesmuseum.org * 816-736-8500

John Brown Museum State Historic Site
1000 Main St., Osawatomie, KS 
Headquarters of the controversial figure John
Brown and site of the Battle of Osawatomie, during
Kansas' struggle to become a free territory.
kshs.org * 913-755-4384

Johnson County Archives
19310 W 159th St., Ste. 1100, Olathe, KS 
Documents relating to local Johnson County, KS,
history and genealogy.
jocogov.org * 913-715-0400

Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 
Home to the Johnson County Museum,
including the 1950s All-Electric House, KidScape,
Black Box Theatre, Fine and Performing Arts
programs and more.
jcprd.com * 913-826-2787

Johnson County Museum
8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 
Home to the 1950s All-Electric House, the new
KidScape Experience, the Becoming Johnson
County exhibition as well as traveling exhibitions.
jocomuseum.org * 913-826-2787

Kansas City Automotive Museum
15095 W 116th St., Olathe, KS 
Highlighting KC's auto history, including the Ford

Winchester Plant, the Fairyland Drive-In, four
driving simulators and much more.
kansascityautomuseum.com * 913-322-4227

Kansas City Museum
3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 
Atop a bluff overlooking the Missouri River Valley.
The museum collects, preserves and interprets
Kansas City's local and regional history.
kansascitymuseum.org * 816-513-0720

Lanesfield Historic Site
18745 S Dillie Rd., Edgerton, KS 
One-room limestone schoolhouse chronicling the
history of education in Kansas and Johnson County,
the typical school day and its curriculum.
jocomuseum.org * 913-893-6645

Lee's Summit Historical Society
and Museum
220 SW Main St., Lee's Summit, MO 
Museum in the 1939 WPA Post Office in Downtown
Lee's Summit, houses artifacts, maps and photos
of early Lee's Summit. Gift shop and research
room on-site.
leessummitmuseum.com * 816-287-4477

Louisburg Cemetery
K-68 & S Rogers Rd., Louisburg, KS 
Featuring a memorial to veterans and a cannon
used during the Civil War.
miamicountyks.org * 913-837-3555

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
1200 E Kansas City Rd., Olathe, KS 
Farm established in 1858. Existing home was built
in 1865 and used as a stagecoach stop on the
Santa Fe Trail.
mahaffie.org * 913-971-5111

Miami County Courthouse
120 S Pearl St., Paola, KS 
Built in 1898, this red brick Romanesque structure
was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1973.
paolachamber.org * 913-294-4335

Miami County Historical Museum
12 E Peoria St., Paola, KS 
19th-century building houses Native American and
St. Philippine Duchesne Shrine artifacts, includes
the history of local ghost towns and settlers.
thinkmiamicountyhistory.com * 913-294-4940

Missouri Town 1855
8010 E Park Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 
Living-history museum of 1850s houses, barns,
mercantile, blacksmith, church and other buildings.
makeyourdayhere.com * 816-229-8980

The Money Museum at Federal Reserve
Bank of Kansas City
1 Memorial Dr., Kansas City, MO 
Watch millions of dollars in currency being
processed and enjoy fun, interactive exhibits while
learning about the economy.
kansascityfed.org/moneymuseum * 816-881-2683

Museums at 18th & Vine
1616 E 18th St., Kansas City, MO 
Tour two of the city's most celebrated museums:
the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues
Baseball Museum.
americanjazzmuseum.org * 816-474-8463

National Frontier Trails Museum
318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, MO 
Museum is dedicated to sharing the rich history of
America's principle, pioneering trails. 
frontiertrailsmuseum.org * 816-325-7575
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