JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE
OSAWATOMIE, KS
The John Brown Historical Site in Osawatomie, Kansas is a memorial to the life and legacy of John Brown, the abolitionist who fought to end slavery in the United States during the 19th century. In 1856, Brown and his followers camped in Osawatomie and engaged in a battle with pro-slavery forces, an event known as the Battle of Osawatomie. This battle would become a symbol of the fight against slavery and a rallying point for the abolitionist movement.
Today, the site includes a museum, interpretive trails, and a memorial monument. Visitors can learn about Brown’s life and his role in the fight against slavery, as well as the background of the Battle of Osawatomie and its impact on the local area. The museum, which is housed in a small log cabin, features artifacts and documents from the era, including weapons, photographs, and letters.
The memorial monument, which stands near the museum, is a granite obelisk that commemorates the Battle of Osawatomie and honors Brown’s sacrifices in the struggle for freedom. The interpretive trails at the site follow the same paths that Brown and his supporters took during the battle, offering visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of history. The John Brown Historical Site is a powerful reminder of the fight against slavery and the legacy of a man who risked everything in the cause of justice and equality.
JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OSAWATOMIE KS. US MID #8402000517
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).
Contact JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE
OSAWATOMIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
36380 CRESCENT HILL ROAD
OSAWATOMIE
KS
66064
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JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE Information
MID # | 8402000517 |
Name | OSAWATOMIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
Alternate Name | JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 486125216 |
NTEECC | A82 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201112 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 38.47469, -94.974352 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 20 FIPS County Code: 121 US Census Tract: 100700 US Census Block: 7093 |