Visit The Only Working Stagecoach Stop Left On The Santa Fe Trail For The Ultimate Day Trip In Kanas
By Courtnie Erickson|Published August 10, 2021
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Did you know that Kansas is home to more than a dozen historic sites? While there are certainly some historic sites that are more exciting and interesting than others, there is one that will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a history book — Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site. This historic site is the ultimate day trip destination in Kansas.
Located in Olathe, this historic site offers many daily activities and programs to help individuals of all ages learn what life was like in the Sunflower State in the 1800s. It is the perfect family day trip in Kansas.
You will want to begin your visit at the Heritage Center. Here, you can learn more about this historic site, explore various exhibits, and participate in interactive activities.
This house was built in 1865 and belonged to James B. and Lucinda Mahaffie. The home became a stop for travelers in the 1960s and by 1867, Lucinda and her daughters would serve up to 100 meals a day to weary travelers.
After you have taken a tour of the home, head out to the farm. It’s time for chores!
You can have first-hand experience completing many basic chores that keep the farm running at its best. From taking care of animals to working in the fields, there is something for everyone to do.
No trip to Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site in Kansas is complete without a ride on the stagecoach. This historic site is the only working stagecoach stop left on the Santa Fe Trail.
In the 1800s, the Mahaffie family and the Barlow, Sanderson and Company Stagecoach Line signed a contract that the farm would be one of the stops for the stagecoach. The stagecoach carried passengers and mail between Fort Scott and Fort Leavenworth, and Independence, Missouri, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Depending on the day and season, there is an assortment of activities, events, and programs at this historic site. You may want to plan your day trip in Kansas accordingly to ensure you can enjoy an event that captures your interest.
To learn more about the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site in Kansas, click here. Have you ever visited this historic site in Kansas? If so, what did you love most about your experience? We’d love to hear about it in the comments.
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