KAW MISSIONS STATE HISTORIC SITE

COUNCIL GROVE, KS

Kaw Mission State Historic Site is located in Council Grove, Kansas and is a historic site that originally served as a school for Kaw Native American children in the mid-19th century. The mission was established in 1851 by Reverend Thomas Johnson, a Methodist missionary who worked with the Kaw tribe. The mission aimed to provide education to the Kaw children while also promoting Christianity and American culture.

The mission was built using local limestone and features two main buildings - the schoolhouse and the mission house. The schoolhouse was used to teach the children, while the mission house served as the residence for the missionaries. The mission was in operation for over a decade until the Kaw tribe was forcibly relocated to Indian Territory in 1873.

Today, the site has been restored and preserved as a museum, showcasing the history and culture of the Kaw tribe and the mission. Visitors can explore the mission house, schoolhouse, and the surrounding grounds, which include a garden and a small cemetery. The museum features exhibits on the Kaw tribe, the mission, and the history of Council Grove. The site also hosts educational programs, events, and tours throughout the year. Kaw Mission State Historic Site is a unique and important piece of Kansas history, providing insight into the lives and experiences of the Kaw tribe and the impact of Christian missionaries on Native American communities.

KAW MISSIONS STATE HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COUNCIL GROVE KS. US MID #8402000413

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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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Contact KAW MISSIONS STATE HISTORIC SITE

• telephone: 24830701640
• website: http://www.kawmission.org

KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
500 N MISSION ST
COUNCIL GROVE
KS
66846-1433

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