The Miami County Historical Museum, in Paola, Kansas, was named as one of ten Civil War Treasures of the Kansas and Missouri area by the Kansas City Star newspaper.
The museum also has an extensive Native American exhibit, with complete arrow heads dating back to 10,000 B.c., as well as pottery shards dating 6,500 B.C., all found in Miami County.
The museum is home to the history of John Brown and William Quantrill. John Brown settled in Osawatomie while Quantrill initially settled in Paola as a school teacher, before turning guerrilla. There are artifacts, including photos, weapons and even an amputation kit from this period. The building the museum is in was once a turn of the century coffin shop, and the museum has a collection of wicker coffins.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Contact Information
12 E Peoria
Paola, KS 66071
Phone: 913-294-4940
Location Type
Kid-friendly
Museum
Site Info
AC / Heating
Bus / RV Parking
Camping
Giftshop
Group Meeting Room
Group Tours
Parking
Restrooms
Research Library
Staffed
Wheel Chair Accessible
