Heritage Hall Museum

Heritage Hall Museum Step back in time and uncover the spirit of Southeast Kansas at the Heritage Hall Museum in Downtown Frontenac.

Experience exhibits that bring to life this bustling coal town filled with hope, hardship, and a colorful history that includes first generation immigrants, bootlegging, wine making, and even whispers of mafia ties. Experience stepping up to the train depot like the first European immigrants, greeted by a bustling coal town filled with hope and hardship. Wander through exhibits that bring Frontena

c’s past to life - its colorful history that includes bootlegging, wine making, and even whispers (yells?) of mafia ties. Feel the grit of deep shaft mining as you explore a room designed to feel like a coal seam, crawl space and all. Discover the resilience of the Amazon Army—courageous women who marched to protect their families—and learn about the tragic 1888 mining disaster. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious, Heritage Hall Museum invites you to experience the true story of a town shaped by grit, resilience, and community spirit.

08/26/2026

Prohibition? Fuhgettaboutit! We had a whole different idea "flowing" back then. Come check out more about Frontenac's history at Heritage Hall!

Did you know the first version of Heritage Hall was in the side room of a local bar? It was! Pictured here is our first ...
08/24/2026

Did you know the first version of Heritage Hall was in the side room of a local bar? It was! Pictured here is our first try at a town history exhibit in 2016. We started out with just a few dozen photos and artifacts!

Through the dedication of volunteers, and the support of the community we are now a full interactive museum. Located in the rear of the Frontenac Public Library, Heritage Hall is completely free to visit! Come learn about the unique (and colorful) history of Frontenac, KS.

08/24/2026

Heritage Hall, so much more than just the average museum. Come meet our mobsters, miners, and moonshiners! Located in the Frontenac Public Library, and free to visit!

08/20/2026

Sometimes I wonder what those miners and mobsters would think of Frontenac now. If we could bring them back and let them see the beautiful school, the safe streets, the amazing library. Especially Heritage Hall Museum.

I think they would be proud. Not just of what we built on the foundations of what they gave us, but of who we are.

They would be proud that we are still a community that supports each other, cares about each other, all while planning for the future and remembering the past. We never lose sight of the fact that we came from people with coal dust on their hands and mud on their boots. I think they would be proud of us Frontenac Friends. I really do.

*Photo of one of the many cool artifacts in Heritage Hall Museum at the Frontenac Public Library. Photo by K. Hervey

🖤🤍Welcome back Raiders!! Wishing everyone a fun and successful school year!🖤🤍
08/13/2026

🖤🤍Welcome back Raiders!! Wishing everyone a fun and successful school year!🖤🤍

🇺🇸Are you headed to the Million Dollar Fireworks Festival tomorrow?  Take time to stop into Heritage Hall Museum to see ...
07/24/2026

🇺🇸Are you headed to the Million Dollar Fireworks Festival tomorrow? Take time to stop into Heritage Hall Museum to see the Flag that flew over Independence Hall July 4, 1976. Grab lunch in downtown Frontenac before heading to the festivities at Camptown! This is going to be an awesome show!! 🇺🇸

🎇Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July!!🎆
07/02/2026

🎇Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July!!🎆

We see Heritage Hall Museum!! Come and see us!!
06/24/2026

We see Heritage Hall Museum!! Come and see us!!

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🇺🇸It’s Flag Day! Did you know that the Frontenac Heritage Hall Museum has the flag that flew over Independence Hall on o...
06/14/2026

🇺🇸It’s Flag Day! Did you know that the Frontenac Heritage Hall Museum has the flag that flew over Independence Hall on our Bicentennial, July 4, 1976! The flag was given to Joseph Skubitz by the superintendent of the National Park Service, come in and check it out this week!🇺🇸

We are looking forward to welcoming the Coal Miner's Gravel riders to Frontenac.  Come check out the Heritage Hall Museu...
05/07/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming the Coal Miner's Gravel riders to Frontenac. Come check out the Heritage Hall Museum before or after the race to view Southeast Kansas Coal Mining History!

Address

200 East McKay Street
Frontenac, KS
66763

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+16202315343

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