Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site

09/05/2026

Mahaffie will be closed on Labor Day.

📣 Labor Day Closures and Service Alterations!

City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.
📚 The Olathe Public Library will be closed 9/6 & 9/7.
🏋️‍♂️ Olathe Community Center hours will be 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
🏊‍♂️ Black Bob Bay will be open from 12:30-7:00 PM.
🐴 Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site will be closed all day.
🗑️ Trash and recycling collection will remain on schedule.
♻️ Transfer Station and Olathe Community Recycling Center hours will be 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
☢️ The HHW Store will be closed all day.

09/05/2026

That’s it for Fall Homeschool Days! Here’s a hint for Winter’s theme: 🎩🎂📜

09/04/2026

Day one done ✅ We’ll be back for more homeschool fun tomorrow!

09/02/2026

Did you know that V on the bottom of a hoof is called a frog? 🐸

Our horses don’t wear shoes but they do get a pedicure every 6-8 weeks to keep their feet healthy.

09/01/2026

The soothing sound of 1860s ASMR 😌

08/28/2026

Don’t miss your chance to see our Colonial music performance at the Questers’ kick-off meeting on Tuesday, September 8, at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Center.

Learn about the work the Questers do to keep history alive through education, preservation, and fundraising, and enjoy Mahaffie’s special Colonial performance in celebration of America 250!

08/23/2026

The Fruit by the Foot 500 🏁

We keep Fruit by the Foot on hand to give our horses and mules their medication. It’s the equine equivalent of wrapping a pill in cheese for a dog.

08/22/2026

A farmer of many talents!

We take education seriously at Mahaffie, and that means giving staff the opportunity to challenge themselves and learn new skills. Farmer Grace has been spending time with our blacksmiths, learning the ropes of the forge and how to interpret the station for visitors. Her current project is a lid lifter for the summer kitchen stove.

08/21/2026

“A Curiosity in the Shape of a Vegetable”

That’s how the Santa Maria Times described the lemon cucumber in 1889 when one was brought to their office. While sadly not lemon-flavored, this heirloom variety gets its name from its shape and color. 🍋🥒