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Miami County Kansas Historical Museum

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Miami County Kansas Historical Museum

Miami County was one of the original 13 counties in Kansas. Walk-through over 6000 ft. of Miami County Kansas history.

From the Native Americans forcibly removed from their sacred lands, to the abolitionists, underground railroad, westward expansion and the railroad, the county shaped the state and the nation. Our library hosts historical and genealogical records for public use. Enjoy a walk through our amazing Indian room. Please feel free to call the museum or message us thru facebook to setup additional times to view our amazing museum.

11/14/2025

What Does Your Daddy Do?

In the Fall Parade around 1908, Maurine McLachlin and Bernice Boyd dressed as clowns and rode a teeter totter aboard a wagon pulled by a team driven by John Peyton.

Their sign reads: "Our daddy's Sell Boards" (advertising for Paola Lumber & Coal.)

11/13/2025

Thank you to all who have decided to honor Native Americans with your attendance at this event.

Our museum endeavors to provide you with educational and enlightening experiences.

Please visit our museum at 12 E Peoria Street, Paola, Kansas.

Miami County Kansas Historical Museum

https://micomuseum.org/

11/08/2025

Native American Spirituality

Join us for a panel discussion of Native American Spirituality with panelists Mo Brings Plenty, Oglala Lakota, Judith Manthe, Principal Chief Wyandot of Kansas, and Daniel Wildcat, Citizen Yuchi Muscogee moderated by Eric Anderson, Citizen Potawatomi!

Eric will lead the discussion among the panelists as they share their tribal beliefs systems with one another and the audience. Concepts of both commonality and distinct individuality among the belief systems will be presented.

Both Eric and Daniel are Haskell Indian Nations University professors and authors. Judith is an active speaker and organizer of the “Trespassers Beware! Fort Conley and Wyandot Women Warriors” exhibit currently displayed at the Wyandotte County Museum through the first week in November, weather permitting. Mo is a well-known actor and a resident of Miami County.

🟡 Reservations are mandatory 🟡
For reservations, please follow the link in the comments.

No Admission Fee
Donations Appreciated
501 (C)(3) IRS designated

11/04/2025

Brother Beaver
Native Historical Beliefs Tied to Miami County .

Note: The Beaver Moon will actually rise at 4:27 PM tonight ( November 4) and continue until tomorrow morning.

The Miami Tribe calls the November full moon the "Myaamia kiilhswaakani" or "waawiita kiilhswa 'lost moon'", which is part of their traditional lunar calendar. This name, and others like "Beaver Moon," are based on seasonal ecological events.

The November full moon signifies the time when beavers are actively building their dams and preparing for winter.

Other names for the November full moon include the "Frosty Moon" and the "Freezing Moon," reflecting the arrival of colder weather.

11/03/2025

Take a Trip Down Country Lane!

Country Store in Somerset, Kansas
Located next to school.

Solomon Eugene Fessenden was born in 1852 and died in August of 1944. He is buried in Louisburg Cemetery.

10/28/2025

International Lethal Intrigue WWI Style!

Can you imagine parts of Kansas actually having a Mexican address?

It’s hard to outdo the intrigue of a James Bond novel, but truth be known, the behind-the-scenes malicious conniving and actions of Germany and what we now think of as our friendly neighbor to the south, Mexico, would put a Bond novel to shame!

Our neighbor to the south was conspiring with the Germans to militarily take back all the lands previously owned by Mexico - the entire states of California, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and Utah and parts of Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Wyoming!

And who came to the rescue of our southern border to stop this dastardly plan?

Learn how our home-grown Miami County boys in Company D, 1st Kansas Infantry, Kansas National Guard joined others in our defense!
Unfortunately, the young men of Company D were to have their valor tested once again on the horrific killing fields of WWI France, a war tainted with the use of weapons and conduct now outlawed by international law. Learn how our boys responded to this mortal test during the first “battle of the budge”, if your Grandpa was one of the heroes responding to his country’s call to arms, and if your Grandpa was one of the lucky boys who was able to come home on his own accord.

No Admission Charge
Reservations Not Needed
Donations Appreciated
501 (C)(3) IRS designated

10/24/2025

To the Brothers of the Paola Masonic Lodge, Thank You for Believing in Our Past, Present and Future...

Tuesday night the brothers of the Paola Masonic Lodge presented a check for 1000.00 dollars to both Jana Barcus of the Miami County Historical Museum and Morgan Menafae of the Paola Free Library.

These funds will be used for ongoing projects.

10/22/2025

Where "Big Top" Lived...

This was the Patterson Circus' winter quarters by the railroad tracks in Paola, Kansas. Built in 1912. The circus was foreclosed in 1925.

It's been renovated and is a private home.

Photography by Bert Schaefer

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Please see the comment section of this post for more information.

10/20/2025

Forget Me Not 💜

Dear, Old Barn near Fontana, Kansas

Torn down in 2022

Source

Ernie Koehn, photo taken in 2019, Kansas Barns FB

10/18/2025

Miami County Natural Gas Prominence!

The search for oil and gas resources in Kansas began in the mid-19th century. In 1882, a significant natural gas discovery in Paola (Miami County) led to the town becoming the first in Kansas to use gas commercially for lighting.

One of the most important discoveries was the natural gas field in Hugoton (Stevens County) in 1919. The field is considered one of the largest in North America.

This 1909 photo shows workers laying the first gas pipeline in Neosho County.

Source

Kansas Historical Society

10/08/2025

A Gritty Partnership of Man and Horse!

The Pony Express gained legendary status in the lore of the American West, symbolizing human ingenuity and the overcoming of formidable challenges to connect a vast nation.

The looming threat of the Civil War made a reliable communication line between Washington, D.C., and the gold-rich state of California essential. Many feared California might join the Confederacy. By providing rapid transport for news, government intelligence, and military orders, the Pony Express helped secure California's loyalty to the Union.

The Pony Express's story of innovation and perseverance in the face of immense obstacles solidified its place as a storied chapter in American history.

No Admission Charge
Reservations Not Needed
Donations Appreciated
501 (C)(3) IRS designated

10/06/2025

Countdown has commenced to "Voices of the Past' 2026! We give a huge thank you to this year's sponsors, patrons and volunteers.

Sponsors:

Betiree Pure & Natura
Dengel and Son Mortuary-Crematory
North Point Skilled Nursing by Americare
Paola Chamber of Commerce
Somerset Schoolhouse
ZAM Device Repair, LLC

Address

12 E Peoria Street
Paola, KS
66071

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

(913) 294-4940

Website

https://micomuseum.org/

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