A PRAIRIE PARK RICH IN HISTORY
Mount Mitchell
Come to a place that is rich in history and alive with the wonders of nature.
Tallgrass Prairie
Experience an ungrazed tallgrass prairie of remarkable biological diversity.
Explore the many fascinating stories about the people and events associated with this prairie.
Underground Railroad
Learn about the westernmost route of the famous path to freedom.
Indigenous People
Discover the people and cultures who have lived here for thousands of years.
African American
Hear the stories about Exodusters and their new lives in Kansas.
MOUNT MITCHELL PRAIRIE GUARDS
Find out who has created and maintains the Park enjoyed by all.
Mount Mitchell News & Updates
Prairie Guards Reach Goal
Dear Prairie Guards and Friends of Mount Mitchell. I have good news; it’s time to celebrate!...
OCTOBER 2 – 5, 2025
Prorated match on gifts
up to $5,000 per organization per donor
IN-PERSON EVENT
OCTOBER 2RD | 7 AM – 7 PM
IRON CLAD, 427 LINCOLN AVE
STOP BY TO MINGLE AND MAKE YOUR
MATCH DAY DONATION
ONLINE GIVING
OCTOBER 2ND – 5TH
12 AM – 11:59 PM
WAMEGOMATCHDAY.COM
MAKE YOUR DONATION ONLINE
MAIL IN/DROP OFF
RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 5TH
IRON CLAD, 427 LINCOLN AVE
OCTOBER 3-5, 2024
P.O. BOX 248, WAMEGO, KS 66547
DROP OFF DONATIONS IN THE RED
DOOR MAIL SLOT AT IRON CLAD
Download your donation form here!
Become a local ‘Match Maker’ and reach our goal of $200,000!
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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.
FEATUREDÂ MOUNT MITCHELL VIDEOS
Mt Mitchell Overview
Dawn of Day: Stories from the Underground Railroad
Last Stand of the Tallgrass Prairie
Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie
Mitchell Farm and Prairie Celebration 2018
Mount Mitchell Prairie Park Expansion
