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Dalton Defenders Museum - The Museum houses memorabilia from the infamous Dalton Raid in 1892. Guns, saddles and the original First National Bank doors can all be seen plus many pictures taken following the raid. In addition, many items from the early days of Coffeyville are on view plus special displays on Walter 'Big Train' Johnson and Wendell Wilkie. Emmett Kelly Museum - The Emmett Kelly Museum in downtown Sedan honors a native son, the famous clown Emmett Kelly (1898-1979) and his sad-faced character 'Willie'. It's located in the 1896 Opera House on Main Street. The collection includes memorabilia of his circus career as well as many items related to local history. Scotty's Classic Cars - Free museum featuring antique and collector cars and memorabilia. The museum's memorabilia features a wide variety of items such as gas pumps, bicycles, pedal cars, neon, automotive collectibles and more. The gift shop contains NASCAR collectibles and 50s-60s reproduction. Little House on the Prairie - The actual site of The Little House on the Prairie is today, as when Laura lived there with her family, a tranquil and beautiful open prairie setting surrounded by rustling prairie grasses and the stirrings of small prairie animals. |
Johnston Geology Museum - You can see a western Kansas Cretaceous mosasaur, a giant ground sloth, a mastodon tusk plus other displays in the Museum. Included among the 45 displays in the museum are the world famous Hamilton Quarry Fossil Assemblage, the Tri-State Mining Display, petrified tree stumps, and the Hawkins and the Calkins Indian Artifact Collections. Emporia Zoo - The purpose of the Emporia Zoo is the creation of an environment which provides an opportunity of cultural enrichment for the community and surrounding area while fulfilling the Zoo's obligations to conservation, education and recreation. The zoo features naturalized exhibits, botanical displays, and a wide variety of animals. Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum - The Johnson Exhibition tells the adventurous life story of Martin and Osa, highlighting their safaris and lasting contributions to documentary film making and wildlife research. Photographs, maps, native artifacts, a recreated safari camp, and personal memorabilia - ranging from Osa's Vaudeville dress to Martin's cameras - illustrate their travels. |
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