History & Nature

AUGUSTA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
& CN JAMES TRADING POST LOG CABIN

303 State Street, Augusta KS 67010
Phone: 316-775-5655
www.augustahistoricalsociety.net
Hours: M-F 11a-3p;  Sat.-Sun. 1-4p

 Tour the original site where CN James built the first building in the town that would bear his wife’s name. This log cabin served as a general store, post office, church, school and more through the years and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tour the indoor exhibits and learn about Augusta’s rich heritage, the importance of the oil industry and more. Participate in hands-on activities in the C.N. James’ General Store and explore the blacksmith shop.  Relax and enjoy the wildflower garden or browse the onsite gift shop. Cost: Donations accepted. 

 
KANSAS MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY
135 S. Hwy 77, Augusta KS 67010
Phone: 316-775-1425; call for tours
www.kmmh.org
Hours:  1-5p daily, April 1 - Oct 31 

Visitors will find an amazing collection of military and aviation artifacts.  A Penguin training airplane from the 1920s and a 1965 UH-1 Huey helicopter are just two of the museum's exhibits. Both are part of living history units. At least 30 military uniforms are on exhibit at the museum which has over 200 in its collection.  Another exhibit shares the story of the Seahorse. Augusta was one of the first towns in the nation to hold a bond drive during WWII. In one month they raised enough money to purchase this air-sea rescue boat for the U.S. Navy.  The Seahorse was credited in saving more than 30 lives during the war.   The museum is dedicated to the acquisition, reservation, restoration, and display of artifacts that relate the role Kansans played in military conflicts throughout history.

Cost: Donations accepted.