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Kearny County Historical Society Museum

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Kearny County Historical Society Museum
Step back in time as history unfolds at the Kearny County Museum on Buffalo Street. Established in 1979, the museum won the Kansas Historical Society's Award of Excellence in 1982.

In 1974, the museum property, one-half city block, was given to the Kearny County Historical Society by Jennie Rose O'Loughlin, daughter of John and Mary O'Loughlin. John O'Loughlin was the county's first permanent white settler, coming here in the spring of 1873 to establish a trading post beside the Santa Fe Trail.

The complex consists of the museum building and annex, the White House, the schoolhouse, depot and a metal building to house farm equipment. Pioneer history and exhibits ranging from the Civil War Era through the Vietnam War and are on display.

Admission: Free Admission
Hours: Open Year Round, Tuesday - Friday and Sunday: 1pm - 4pm, Appointments welcome.
Address: 101-111 South Buffalo Street
Phone: 620-355-7448
"If you're passing through at a time other than our public hours and you see my white car parked out front just knock on the door, or stop by any downtown business and they will call me." - Patricia Heath, Curator

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