SANTA FE TRAIL CENTER

LARNED, KS

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The Santa Fe Trail Center is a museum located in Larned, Kansas. The center is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Santa Fe Trail, one of the most important routes of trade and travel in the 19th century. The museum is located on a 14-acre site that includes a reconstructed fort and a pioneer village.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of the Santa Fe Trail, including artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays. Visitors can learn about the different groups of people who traveled the trail, including traders, Native Americans, and soldiers. The museum also highlights the types of goods that were traded along the trail, such as furs, livestock, and textiles.

The reconstructed fort at the Santa Fe Trail Center is a replica of Fort Larned, a military outpost that was established in 1859 to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. The fort includes several buildings, including a barracks, officer's quarters, and a hospital. Visitors can tour the fort and learn about the daily life of soldiers stationed there.

The pioneer village at the Santa Fe Trail Center features several historic buildings, including a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, and a blacksmith shop. Visitors can step back in time and experience what life was like for pioneers living on the frontier.

Overall, the Santa Fe Trail Center is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of the American West. The museum's exhibits and interactive displays provide a fascinating look into the past, while the reconstructed fort and pioneer village offer a glimpse into daily life on the frontier.

SANTA FE TRAIL CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LARNED KS. US MID #8402000013

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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SANTA FE TRAIL CENTER
RT. 3 BOX 137
LARNED
KS
67550

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SANTA FE TRAIL CENTER Information

MID # 8402000013
Name SANTA FE TRAIL CENTER
Alternate Name SANTA FE TRAIL CENTER
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.182154, -99.101062
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 145
US Census Tract: 970200
US Census Block: 3061