Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
In the 19th century Americans wanted more land, and settlement moved west. As white settlers satisfied a thirst for land, countless American Indians faced the end of a traditional way of life. Shawnee Mission was one of many established as a manual training school attended by boys and girls (like Sallie Bluejacket, pictured at left) from Shawnee, Delaware, and other Indian nations from 1839 to 1862. Visit this 12-acre National Historic Landmark and learn the stories of those who lived there.

Shawnee Indian Mission received a 2009 Johnson County Heritage Trust Fund grant.

Shawnee Indian Mission Fall Festival - Join us October 10-11 for a free, family-friendly celebration of American Indian traditions and culture

What you'll see


KSHS State Historic Sites, online brochure (PDF)

Hours, admission, phone

Plan a fieldtrip

Orientation video

Just for kids

Find out about the history

Friends group

What's new

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