Museums

Efforts to preserve battlefield honored (05/02/08)
In January, 1999, three men became the founders of the Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation, originated with the goal of assisting the Kansas State Historical Society's quest to preserve, protect and interpret the Mine Creek Battlefield for future generations. These three men were John Spencer, Arnold Schofield and Kip lindberg...

Lack of funding closes Bourbon County museum's doors (04/30/08)
By Rayma Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune Area residents and local historians will no longer have the opportunity to walk through the Ralph Richards Museum to learn more about one of Fort Scott's pioneer families. About one year ago, members of the Historical Preservation Society of Bourbon County found themselves having to make a very difficult decision. ...