Heritage of Johnson County In the 19th century our nation grew and matured as it's people forged westward beyond the great Mississippi River into this Great American Desert. In this…

Mission: The mission of the De Soto Kansas Historical Society is to promote, educate and preserve the history of De Soto, Kansas and history of Lexington Township and the Northwest…

Freedom’s Frontier began as a grassroots effort of people just like you, who were concerned about our landscape. They understood that we have an important, nationally significant story to share…

The Gardner Historical Museum invites you to join us in preserving the rich history of Gardner, Kansas and southwest Johnson County by becoming a member of the Museum. https://gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com/  …

Our goal is to educate the public to the historical significance of the trails as they traversed through the Greater Kansas City area.  The country was developed on this basic…

Mission:The mission of the Kansas School for the Deaf Museum is to promote, educate and preserve the history of Kansas State School for the Deaf. About:The Museum brings together people…

The Leawood  Historic Commission was formed in 1993 with the purpose to identify, protect and preserve the historical, architectural and cultural heritage of Leawood, Kansas, and to make that heritage…

Mission StatementTo be an essential part of Lenexa by preserving and promoting its story, and to be relevant within the community through involvement and education. Vision StatementPreserving, promoting, and presenting…

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm invites visitors of all ages to discover a working 1860s farm with horses, chickens, sheep, and other livestock. You and your family can engage in some…

The mission of the Santa Fe Trail Association is to protect and preserve the Santa Fe Trail and to promote awareness of the historical legacy associated with it. The Santa…

The Monticello Community Historical Society is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation, and celebration of the history and heritage of the Monticello Township community in Johnson County, Kansas. https://www.monticelloks.org/

Our museum offers an opportunity to learn about the rich heritage and experience of being Deaf.  We are a non-profit 501(c)3 foundation, we offer group tours and special events by…

The purpose of the Olathe Historical Society is to create interest in the history of Olathe, to bring together people interested in that history and to discover, collect and preserve…

The mission of the Overland Park Historical Society is to collect,    preserve, research, exhibit, and educate the public about the history of the region of Overland Park, Kansas and the…

Shawnee Mission, like many other missions, was established as a manual training school attended by boys and girls from Shawnee, Delaware, and other Indian nations from 1839 to 1862. Visit…

Stilwell is located in Aubry Township in the far southeast corner of Johnson County, Kansas. The town was known as Mount Auburn until 1889 when it was changed to Stilwell. The…

The early 19th Century towns of Independence and Westport began as “jumping off” points from the Missouri River, serving several historic trails and routes for emigrant, commerce and military purposes.…