Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop Farm

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  • Midwest
  • Kansas
  • Olathe

A historic location that is one of the best stagecoach stops in Olathe, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop Farm is a significant museum with wonders of history, made of stones by James B. and Lucinda Mahaffie. The museum encompasses 40 acres of land, locally known as Mahaffie Farmstead in Olathe, featuring an in-house blacksmith and many more artisans. The farm demonstrates the 1860s living history of work, life, and era-specific activities in the exhibits of the Heritage Center and the Agricultural Heritage Livestock Barn. In 1858, the stagecoach farm was founded by Mahaffie Family, and they stayed and worked here until 1886. With several reenactments, Mahaffie Farm is a 19th-century farm and includes showcases of working tools of the 1860s and working with horses, sheep, and other animal livestock. There are many videos about the history of the founder’s family to discover and learn about lifestyle and working procedures.

Attractions

   The Heritage Center

An open catering facility with a unique entrance, the Heritage Center features an enclosed patio with having capacity of 150 seating, intimate furniture with a cozy fireplace, and a wooden-timber frame interior for guests to explore and experience antique decorations and history of Mahaffie family. Bring your family to explore the entire historical landscape!

Historic Ground Events and Programs

 Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop Farm hosts an event and venue for a wedding ceremony on the ground of the 1865’s era. The museum includes a podium, DVD player, giant flat-screen TV, and microphones to enjoy. Celebrate your birthday party at the museum! The museum offers many school programs, educational lectures, and videos to see and discover the history of the ancient era. Explore American Civil War reenactments.

Farm Exhibits

Mahaffie historic site is one of the few stagecoaches stops in the state that amazed all ages to learn what the daily chores of the house and farm were like in the 1860s. The exhibit offers historical demonstrations at a leisurely pace and displays of blacksmithing, aspects of 19th-century life, and cooking. The museum restored and maintained the enchanting work of artisans, era history, and crafts.

Facts: –

  1. The farm was built in 1857 and completed in1865 by Mahaffie.
  2. The museum was added to the National Registered of Historic Places on August 29, 1977.

Activities: – The Mahaffie House is an iconic setting of era-specific artisans and reenactment of the American Civil War that demonstrates the efforts of reenactors and living historians through videos and live shows. Learn how to work with horses, oxen, and other livestock. Explore 1860s living history, blacksmith works, seasonal farming, historic ground, and various exhibits at the Heritage Center. Enjoy walking around and reading the highlights of the displays. Enjoy shopping at the gift shops. Ride a stagecoach to enter the museum!

What to expect: – Engage yourself in discovering 1860s farming and archaic stagecoach travel! The museum is a wood frame house in Olathe, featuring unique coaches where travelers can enjoy meals and drinks. You can experience daily life and work on the farm in classical times when the Mahaffie family lived here. There are various on-site animals, daily stagecoach rides, and learning opportunities for knowledge seekers to know about the earlier life in Olathe.

Plan your visit: – A world-class destination to explore the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop Farm opens at 10 am, closes at 4 pm from Monday to Saturday, and closes on Sunday. The entry fees for the museum are $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-11, and free for ages four and below. The museum is an example of 1860s architecture to learn about the 19th century.

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