Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum

07/09/2026

Ms. Toni has been a wonderful part of my journey here at the Museum and she will be truly missed. She managed to look brilliantly elegant no matter the occasion and my conversations with her were always a highlight of my day.

To her family and friends, the most heartfelt of condolences from myself and all our board members.

Mary

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06/27/2026

Due to a power outage along East Avenue...the Museum is closed until Liberty Electric makes repairs. But the Baxter Springs 66 Station - Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center is open today!!!

OKAY!!!

As of 1pm we have power and we are OPEN!!

05/31/2026

This summer, Heritage Spirit Park will be designated as a Classic Cars & Coffee stop on Saturday mornings staring at 9 a.m. We are encouraging local antique car owners to come and show off your ride and gather together on Route 66.

We are working on getting mobile coffee offerings soon, but we encourage stopping by our local business and bring your own Joe 😉

City of Baxter Springs

04/27/2026

This Wednesday, April 29th we will be hosting a community meet & greet / breakfast from 5am to 7am at Bricks & Brews 16th and Military for Steve Doocy and his crew from Fox & Frientds broadcast. From 7am to 8am we will be at the Kansas Route 66 Visitor's Center and the new park at 938 Military. During this hour we will be dedicating the park "Heritage Spirit Park" with a ribbon cutting.

Steve and crew will be heading to Springfield, MO for the Kick-Off Festival for the Centennial of Route 66.

Please join us as we share Kansas Route 66 on a national stage.

Thank You,

Mary

04/04/2026

We Will Be Closed Tomorrow
Sunday, April 5th For The Easter Celebration!!

04/01/2026

I will be closing a bit early tomorrow, Thursday April 2nd. Will be joining Gary & Shelby on Living Well for the 4pm broadcast!

Sharing some if our Kansas Route 66 Events for the Centennial!!!

Mary