Santa Fe Trail Center

The Santa Fe Trail Center is a unique educational institution devoted to the interpretation of the historic transportation route known as the Santa Fe Trail. This regional museum and library preserves artifacts and manuscripts related to the blending of the major cultures along the Trail and enhances understanding of the continued development of the Trail. Interrelated interpretive exhibits, learning programs and resource materials engage and enlighten a diverse public of varied ages, backgrounds and knowledge compelling them to examine their perception of the past. Visit thier website at http://www.santafetrailcenter.org/

Sibley's Camp

The historic property at 502 West 2nd Street in Larned, Kansas is the location described by George Sibley as the August 31, 1825 campsite of the Santa Fe Road survey team, has been purchased by local history enthusiasts in 1995; Bob Rein, Mildon Yeager, and David Clapsaddle, members of The Wet/Dry Routes Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail. The property has undergone a number of improvements. The removal of buildings, trees and debris have been the first steps in the development in the sight named Sibley's Camp. "We want to make it look as much like it did in 1825 to commemorate the Santa Fe Trail." For more on Sibley Camp Visit http://www.santafetrailresearch.com/research/sibleys-camp.html

Fort Larned National Historic Site

With nine beautifully restored buildings Fort Larned NHS gives you a chance to experience military life on the Santa Fe Trail. Established on the vast prairie in western Kansas, troops stationed at Fort Larned protected mail coaches, freighters and other Trail traffic. As the site of an Indian Agency, Fort Larned also was instrumental in maintaining friendly relations with Plains Indians.Visit http://www.nps.gov/fols/ for more informaiton on Fort Larned.