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Brown County Historical Society Museum


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Brown County Historical Society Museum Listed on both the Kansas and National Registers of Historic Places , the building which houses the Museum was built in 1920 as a lasting monument to soldiers in World Was I, a gift from citizens of the city. The Memorial Auditorium was built as one of the finest buildings of its kind in Kansas, with a banquet room, kitchen in the basement, a stage and seating capacity of 1200 in the auditorium. The auditorium is still being used for many community activities, including our Travelogue film series.

The Museum depicts the history of Brown County which was settled in 1854. All the exhibited items have been donated by the people from Brown County. A Library houses genealogy research, old maps, Brown county records, Church records, school records, photographs, newspapers and old books. The Ewing Herbert Memorial Room was set up and donated by Dolores Herbert Hohnbaum. The Herbert's newspaper history dates from 1885 to 1977.

See the Hall of Wedding Gowns, A Military Room, The School Room, A Country Store, A Victorian Kitchen, The Doctors Room, and a mural by Ron Allerton .


Admission: Adults $5.00, Children (5-12) $2.50
Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 12pm, 1pm-3pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
May to November 1
Address: 611 Utah
Phone: 785-742-3330
Our Website:www.bckshistory.com
Handicapped Accessible

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Town Clock

The Town Clock is the only such clock between Indianapolis and Denver on Highway U.S. 36. It was built in 1891 as part of the First National Bank building and is listed on the Kansas Register. The clock is owned by the City of Hiawatha and the building by a local businessman.

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Brown County Historical Society Museum

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Old Homes Tour

The self-guided old homes tour features 14 of Hiawatha's beautiful turn of the century homes that will help you relive some of the past. The brochure has a map and short history of each house featured. The brochure can be picked up at the Chamber office and several businesses in Hiawatha. <

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Davis Memorial

The Internationally known Davis Memorial is located just three blocks north of U.S. Highway 36 & 73 junction and east 1/2 mile in Mt. Hope Cemetery. There are eleven life-sized figures depicting John &

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Brown County Historical Society Ag Museum and Windmill Lane

The Ag Museum constructed in 1993, features a unique display of windmills. It resembles a 1900 farmstead with a paved windmill trail for sightseers and joggers to use and enjoy. There is a log cabin replica that is the office, the Old Barn, Ernie'

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