Travel by Historic Theme

Native American History

Discover the stories of the tribes who call Kansas home.

Extensive exhibits on Kansas history, including its earliest peoples.

Stories of the Great Lakes Indians forced to emigrate to Kansas, the arts of their present-day descendants.

Spirits of the past fill this 1820s earth lodge exhibiting fascinating artifacts from the powerful Pawnee nation.

Encounter the history and culture of the Kaw (Kansas) Indians and the Santa Fe Trail.

See how missions attempted to teach children from this Great Lakes tribe to adapt to white culture.

Visit the 1862 farmhouse of Moses and Annie Grinter, who traded with her people, the Lenapi (Delaware) Indians.

Explore some of the oldest buildings in Kansas at this school for Indian children.

Gaze across the Santa Fe Trail from this vantage point used by tribes and travelers.