Travel by Historic Theme

Civil War

Discover the events that gripped the nation before and during the Civil War.

Hear the sounds of battle reverberate through exhibits on this tumultuous era.

Witness the hotly debated issue of slavery in Kansas.

Step back in time to a place where proslavery forces tried to guide the fate of Kansas Territory.

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

Enter the cabin where John Brown earned the name "Osawatomie Brown" fighting for the Free-State cause.

Visit this now-peaceful setting that once was the scene of a tragic event that shocked the nation.

Experience one of the largest cavalry engagements of the Civil War.

Imagine the sights and sounds of the Union soldiers camped on these grounds.