Old Jefferson Town History Museum

Old Jefferson Town History Museum Interactive history museum featuring a unique collection of historical buildings and artifacts from various sites and eras in Jefferson County, Kansas.
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Managed and maintained by the Jefferson County Historical Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

We have great volunteers here at Old Jefferson Town…always working on something!The Indigenous Tribe display is our most...
09/05/2026

We have great volunteers here at Old Jefferson Town…always working on something!

The Indigenous Tribe display is our most current display in the Kilgour Building. Volunteers have made the exhibit interactive and interesting! Kids will love coming in and trying to answer the questions or take the food quiz.

Eating breakfast at the Nincehelser home was always a delight, I’m sure! Be sure to go upstairs and see the Methodist Ch...
09/05/2026

Eating breakfast at the Nincehelser home was always a delight, I’m sure! Be sure to go upstairs and see the Methodist Church signature quilt.

The Tibbott building is open and air-conditioned. This building holds a variety of business related artifacts.
09/05/2026

The Tibbott building is open and air-conditioned. This building holds a variety of business related artifacts.

I think the sun in the jailhouse window is my favorite photo of the day. Flags can be seen through the window…Shine on ...
09/05/2026

I think the sun in the jailhouse window is my favorite photo of the day. Flags can be seen through the window…Shine on Ole Glory!!!

Rays of sunshine are filling the art rooms of the Curry House! Come and enjoy the art in this air conditioned building.
09/05/2026

Rays of sunshine are filling the art rooms of the Curry House! Come and enjoy the art in this air conditioned building.

The sun was highlighting the post office exhibit in the Reynolds Building. Anyone up for a game of checkers?
09/05/2026

The sun was highlighting the post office exhibit in the Reynolds Building. Anyone up for a game of checkers?

Capturing the morning light in each of the buildings is fun! The Wellman Church has a special signature quilt exhibit on...
09/05/2026

Capturing the morning light in each of the buildings is fun! The Wellman Church has a special signature quilt exhibit on display! This building is air-conditioned!

Looking for something to do today or tomorrow? Old Jefferson Town is open today (Saturday) 9 am - 1 pm. Sunday 1 pm - 4 ...
09/05/2026

Looking for something to do today or tomorrow? Old Jefferson Town is open today (Saturday) 9 am - 1 pm. Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm.

Four of our buildings are air conditioned! Stop in and cool off!

If the flags are out, we’re here!

09/02/2026
This was found in our files. We have tried to find out more, but haven’t had much luck. Can you tell us more about this ...
08/29/2026

This was found in our files. We have tried to find out more, but haven’t had much luck. Can you tell us more about this shop that was in Nortonville? Is this house still standing?

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703 Walnut Street
Oskaloosa, KS
66066

Opening Hours

Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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