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Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Nestled in valley of the spectacular Gypsum Hills is the historic town of Medicine Lodge, so name for the Indian council house once located on the legendary healing waters of the Medicine River. The town was the site of the signing of the historic Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty between the United States Government and the five tribes of Plains Indians - Kiowa, Comanche, Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Apache. A reproduction of the "medicine lodges" built by the Kiowa Indians can be found in the Stockade Museum located adjacent to the Carry Nation Home.

Hundreds of people from across the country gather for three unforgettable weekends in May and September for trail rides, legends, scenic tours, western art, and rodeo. Every three years the spectacular 3 day reenactment of the Peace Treaty Pageant captivates the young and old. Come for a few hours or spend the rest of your life. You are always welcome in Medicine Lodge.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Indian Peace Treaty Pageant

The Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Pageant compresses three hundred years of history into two hours of education and entertainment as big as life in a setting that looks as it must have in 1867

Medicine Lodge, KS Pageants


Historic Grand Hotel

Historic Grand HotelUp to a short time ago, this partially restored hotel featured restaurant facilities in the basement with an excellent decor and a supper club on the second floor. However, it is closed at the present time.

Medicine Lodge, KS Historic Buildings

Medicine Lodge Stockade Museum

The Stockade Museum is enclosed by a replica frontier stockade. The museum displays a multitude of photographs and artifacts which help tell the fascinating story of Medicine Lodge and the surrounding area in the 1870s. Also, an 1877

Medicine Lodge, KS Museums

Barber County State Lake

Stop an take in the scenery at Barber County State Lake. Enjoy the 77

Medicine Lodge, KS Recreation

Things to do near Medicine Lodge, KS

Brown Park

Brown Park is complete with playground equipment, a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts. ...

Medicine Lodge City Park

Located on Hiway 160 East. Stop and relax on your travels through Medicine Lodge. Enjoy camping (with hook-ups), picnics, and...

The Humphrey House

The Humphrey Home was built by former slaves in 1867 following the Civil War. The walls of the home are 16 inches thick and f...