Heritage Hall Museum

Heritage Hall Museum Step back in time and uncover the spirit of Southeast Kansas at the Heritage Hall Museum in Downtown Frontenac.

Experience exhibits that bring to life this bustling coal town filled with hope, hardship, and a colorful history that includes first generation immigrants, bootlegging, wine making, and even whispers of mafia ties. Experience stepping up to the train depot like the first European immigrants, greeted by a bustling coal town filled with hope and hardship. Wander through exhibits that bring Frontena

c’s past to life - its colorful history that includes bootlegging, wine making, and even whispers (yells?) of mafia ties. Feel the grit of deep shaft mining as you explore a room designed to feel like a coal seam, crawl space and all. Discover the resilience of the Amazon Army—courageous women who marched to protect their families—and learn about the tragic 1888 mining disaster. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious, Heritage Hall Museum invites you to experience the true story of a town shaped by grit, resilience, and community spirit.

We are looking forward to welcoming the Coal Miner's Gravel riders to Frontenac. Come check out the Heritage Hall Museu...
05/07/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming the Coal Miner's Gravel riders to Frontenac. Come check out the Heritage Hall Museum before or after the race to view Southeast Kansas Coal Mining History!

Another great review of Heritage Hall Museum! Come and see us!
04/23/2026

Another great review of Heritage Hall Museum! Come and see us!

Southeast Kansas can pleasantly surprise you. From coal mining towns to Route 66 stops, this area is filled with stories you might not expect.

04/15/2026

Southeast Kansas keeps surprising people — and it surprised us too. Three days in Pittsburg, KS means genuinely great local shops, food that punches well above its weight, the second-largest electric shovel ever built, and a Route 66 stretch you can drive in a day. Here's everything you need to pl...

Open 10:00 am - 2:00 pm today! Explore Frontenac’s past at the Heritage Hall Museum!
04/11/2026

Open 10:00 am - 2:00 pm today! Explore Frontenac’s past at the Heritage Hall Museum!

⛏️Have you experienced Frontenac's Heritage Hall? Come explore our Coal Town Museum!⛏️Open until 5:00!
04/10/2026

⛏️Have you experienced Frontenac's Heritage Hall? Come explore our Coal Town Museum!⛏️Open until 5:00!

It was wonderful having some friends from the Frontenac Class of 1970 visit Heritage Hall today! 🖤🤍🖤Pictured is Penny...
04/10/2026

It was wonderful having some friends from the Frontenac Class of 1970 visit Heritage Hall today! 🖤🤍🖤
Pictured is Penny Knoll Massa, Carol Mussat Cleland, Carlotta Pinamonti Geisler, Diana Pomatto Westhoff,
Kathie Naccarato Emerson, Karen Naccarato Pace.

Hey Frontenac Friends! Heritage Hall Museum is in need of your help! We are looking for Papa Joe Saia stories, photos, p...
03/22/2026

Hey Frontenac Friends! Heritage Hall Museum is in need of your help!

We are looking for Papa Joe Saia stories, photos, political posters/promotional materials for our historical collection. If you can help us out, please call the library this week or send us a message on Facebook. Don’t want to donate your items, no problem, we have a loan program in place!

We appreciate your continued support of the Frontenac Heritage Hall, A Coal Town Museum!

03/17/2026

We love to hear about our visitor’s experiences! If you haven’t been to see us, we hope you plan a trip soon!

03/14/2026
Check out our newest Frontenac souvenirs! Heritage Hall Museum Challenge Coins are available for $15.00. The coins are u...
03/04/2026

Check out our newest Frontenac souvenirs! Heritage Hall Museum Challenge Coins are available for $15.00. The coins are unique as they contain a small amount of Frontenac Coal that has been set in epoxy within the coin cut-out. They are available for purchase at the Library Circulation Desk or in the Heritage Hall Museum!

Come in and visit the Heritage Hall Museum!
12/17/2025

Come in and visit the Heritage Hall Museum!

Dewey and Page have been busy exploring our coal town in the Heritage Hall Museum. We discovered they are HUGE Frontenac Raider fans! If you haven't checked out Heritage Hall, it is open until 6:00 tonight!

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200 East McKay Street
Frontenac, KS
66763

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

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+16202315343

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