Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site

Category: Historical place

Address: 3403 W 53rd St, Fairway, KS 66205, USA

Phone: +19132620867

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Mark Campbell

Jan 25, 2022

This is a increadably important historical site. I plan to return and learn more of the history of our nation and America's indigenous peoples that lived in, thrived in yet, only to eventually be removed from the the bountiful Ohio River Valley. History continues to repeat itself.

Andi Kahclamat

Aug 22, 2021

Informative and sensitive museum about the assimilation boarding school where Native American children were disciplined into accepting colonizer culture. Lots of great informational boards and many artifacts. I wished there were more explanations about how each room was used. Definitely a good museum to learn more about both local history and the tragedy of assimilation schools.

dee mcclellen

May 16, 2021

It was Sunday and it was closed but we walked along the paths. Looked at all the plants and buildings. Saw mallard ducks, chipmunks 🐿 and rabbits everywhere. Creek runs right thru the property. Really beautiful and well maintained.

Barbara Ray

Oct 24, 2019

Cool historical site & family park. We visited for the annual event & had a great time!

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Questions & Answers

Were the Native American children who lived at the Shawnee Indian Mission voluntarily moved there? Or was this an idea of white people who thought they knew best for Indians?

Jody Drake | Jul 21, 2021
Bruce McDermott | Jul 22, 2021

The information presented there indicated it was voluntary, and to teach occupational skills. Indians from all across the country came and the initial focus was an altruistic one, and not coercive.

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What the cost

G Tisdale | Jul 24, 2019
Elmer Fud | Jul 25, 2019

Of what?

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what is the fee to get in?

abby king | Jul 24, 2018
Lucy Ladley | Jul 25, 2018

We were just there last week. It was $5 per person.

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Is it muddy since the rain?

Ralph Vera | Jul 24, 2018
Jim Arndt | Jul 25, 2018

It's not bad

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