Sante Fe Trail
In 1821, William Becknell and five other men launched out from Missouri toward Santa Fe with three wagons which were the first to arrive in Santa Fe. Thousanda of traders and wagons followed in the next six decades. The wagon trains ranged from 10 to over 100 and the most popular wagons were the Conestoga. Mules and oxen were used to pull the wagons. Some popular items hauled in wagons were cotton cloth, playing cards, and parasols. The Santa Fe Trail was a trail dominated by commerce.
history of the nearly forty miles of Santa Fe Trail through Rice County, Kansas. Stories, legends, and facts! Fry's Ruts near the Camp Grierson site.
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Ignite your curiosity at the Coronado Quivira Museum! Our educational programs offer engaging, hands-on experiences designed to bring history to life.
School Tours
Lecture Series
Workshops
With resources tailored for both the young and the young at heart, the Coronado Quivira Museum is your gateway to a deeper understanding of our past.
Tuesday through Friday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Rice County Historical Society
105 West Lyon
Lyons, KS 67554
Phone: 620.257.3941
