A PRAIRIE PARK RICH IN HISTORY

A lovely photo depicting a grassy hillside under blue sky.

Mount Mitchell

Come to a place that is rich in history and alive with the wonders of nature.

Man walking up a golden hill painted in sunset shades.

Tallgrass Prairie

Experience an ungrazed tallgrass prairie of remarkable biological diversity.

Painting of a historical figure.

Explore the many fascinating stories about the people and events associated with this prairie.

Illustration of historical events regarding the Underground Railroad.

Underground Railroad

Learn about the westernmost route of the famous path to freedom.

Painting of an American Indian man of this region from the past.

American Indian

Discover the people and cultures who have lived here for thousands of years.

Antique photo of an African American homesteader couple.

African American

Hear the stories about Exodusters and their new lives in Kansas.

A photo of Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards hard at work.

MOUNT MITCHELL PRAIRIE GUARDS

Find out who has created and maintains the Park enjoyed by all.

A lovely view of Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park from above.

Mount Mitchell News & Updates

OCTOBER 2 – 5, 2025

Prorated match on gifts
up to $5,000 per organization per donor

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OCTOBER 2RD | 7 AM – 7 PM
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The Prairie Guards are a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Checks may be sent to PO Box 136, Wamego, KS 66547

Freedom’s Frontier NHA grant awarded to Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards

The Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards received $1,000 in grant funding from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. The award will help reprint the popular Park’s brochure, which is distributed locally and at Kansas Travel Information Centers across the state.

The Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards manage the 164-acre Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park south of Wamego in Wabaunsee County. The Guards recently completed construction of a new entrance to the Park at 29000 Mount Mitchell Road. Improvements include an accessible trail to the ruts of the Topeka Fort Riley Road used by the Underground Railroad helping enslaved people escape to freedom in Canada.

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