Places To See

Uncover Westport's role in U.S. expansion at Kansas City's oldest remaining brick home. details>>

Built in 1856 for Alexander Majors, the antebellum home and museum explores Majors' role in shaping Kansas City and the American West. details>>

Uncover the past among the remains of this 1856 steamboat. details>>

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

Explore the county's development, from Indian missions and the Battle of Island Mound to the present. details>>

Explore battlefield remnants and the Anderson House, used as a field hospital during the battle. details>>

Learn about the largest Civil War battle west of the Mississippi. details>>

Visit the Heritage Center & Museum. Learn about the 1863 attack by Quantrill. details>>

This historic house was home to artist George Caleb Bingham. details>>

Tour John Brown’s first battle between abolitionist and pro-slavery forces. details>>

Explore the struggle for equal justice under the law at the restored Monroe Elementary School. details>>

Remember the victims of the 1861 raid and burning of Osceola at the monument and museum. details>>

The Monument honors families that endured turmoil of the Missouri/Kansas Border during the Civil War. details>>

Museum exhibits and the 1835 log cabin focus on the area’s Civil War history and pioneer life. details>>

Encounter the stories of the Border War/Civil War era and other topics in this regional history museum. details>>