Travel by Historic Theme

African American History

Learn how African Americans influenced national events and helped to settle the Kansas frontier.

Exhibits telling the stories of Black soldiers who fought for Kansas and Black settlers who sought freedom in Kansas.

Where the passage of a proslavery constitution galvanized antislavery forces that ultimately secured a Kansas free of slavery.

The nation watched while the votes of antislavery and proslavery forces would determine the fate of the nation.

"Buffalo Soldiers" stationed here were revered by Native Americans and proved their courage and valor during the settlement of the frontier.

Glimpse the life of Isaac Goodnow, a leader in the Free-State movement.

Where the interaction of cultures in territorial Kansas included Native Americans and African Americans.

A site on the underground railroad and where John Brown fought for freedom.

Following the bloody events that ignited the Civil War, John Brown came to the site to build a fort.

Where Union troops defeated the Confederates in the battle against slavery.