John Brown Museum State Historic Site — Attraction in Osawatomie

This is one of the best small museums I've ever been to. The museum's exterior is meant to look like the armory at Harpers Ferry. The sight of John Brown's infamous last stand. Inside is his cabin. The Adair Cabin was moved from the original spot down the road. It was very cool being inside the cabin, inside the museum. They have some wonderful relics that belonged to the legend himself. The staff were extremely kind and friendly. But best of all was that the allowed my pup inside. That said, my pup, Pennylane is extremely well behaved and exceedingly beautiful. She also loves John Brown and has even been to many of the other relevant sites around the country. Don't miss this gem of a...

John Brown was a pivotal figure in Kansas and US history. Hero to some, villain to others. The John Brown Museum sheds some light on the man and on Bleeding Kansas. Curator was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The museum contains many personal artifacts from Brown and his family. A fantastic stop if you’re interested in the history of the Border War. One area to be aware of, Osawatomie is doing lots of roadwork and infrastructure upgrades, we had to work out a roundabout way to get to the museum and memorial park, avoiding road and street closures. All in all, a great way to spend the morning. Osawatomie is a nice town and the museum is great representation of Kansas...

Most enjoyable visit. The home is well preserved although not on the original site. There audio recordings explaining events that led to the raids and massacres. Home was full of vintage artifacts . While there be sure to pick up a "Trail Stamps" sheet and get it stamped. There 8 locations in Kansas on the African American History Trail. These are also a must. The gentleman in charge of the home was very informative and gracious and more than a little to answer your questions. Soooooo take a road trip to Osawatomie Kansas visit the home. The cemetary "Frederick Brown, John's son is buried there. Enjoy...