Lenexa Historical Society

Lenexa Historical Society The Lenexa Historical Society is a Non-Profit 501 (c)(3) org dedicated to preserving history. (Legler Barn and Museum Complex is operated by The City of Lenexa)

The Lenexa Historical Society is a non-profit organization created to promote community involvement and help preserve Lenexa's heritage by sponsoring festivals and events. Our main objectives include the collection, and preservation of Lenexa’s historical artifacts; maintenance of the History Resource Room; and support of Lenexa in its operation of the Legler Barn and Museum Complex.

Another Lenexa Business has embraced Lenexa History. K C Bier Lenexa open yesterday. On the second floor they created a ...
07/31/2026

Another Lenexa Business has embraced Lenexa History. K C Bier Lenexa open yesterday. On the second floor they created a Wall of History for German Speaking immigrants that came to Kansas City and Lenexa. Attached are credits of who help with the research, the Lenexa information and the QR Code of all the info. Welcome K C Bier Lenexa and Thanks!

Great New!!! The Jefferson Highway signs are up in Lenexa. See map below for the route through Lenexa! Basically From th...
07/04/2026

Great New!!! The Jefferson Highway signs are up in Lenexa. See map below for the route through Lenexa! Basically From the South; Santa Fe Trail Drive to Quivira North to Shawnee.

Lenexa Forth of July Parade Look for the Plain Ol' A's Model A Ford Club entry in the parade, some of their cars will be sporting Jefferson Highway Signs. Its clubs like these that got the Jefferson Highway built.back in 1915-1928

Another Great Happy Hour Presentation this Thursday by the City of Lenexa. Come join us!
06/08/2026

Another Great Happy Hour Presentation this Thursday by the City of Lenexa. Come join us!

The Signs Are in! Watch them go up! 1915 to about 1930 Jefferson Highway thru Lenexa
06/07/2026

The Signs Are in! Watch them go up! 1915 to about 1930 Jefferson Highway thru Lenexa

05/14/2026

A great time was had at last night meeting. Jefferson Highway signs for Lenexa will be delivered this week and posted by the end of the month. The Old Town Mural design should be finalized by mid June and Painted by July. Between the City’s Legler Barn & Depot and LHS, there are a lot of great events and presentations.

Last night’s presentation of William A Gordon gave us a look at a family in the mid 1800’s. Education, how doctors were trained, and the wild journey to California to pick gold off the ground. Hah. The bonus was that William A Gordon was the Great, Great Uncle of Nancy Becker.

Go to the Lenexa Historical Society website, Events, to view the calendar of event for LHS and the City’s Legler Barn & Depot.

Join us Wednesday 5-13-26 at 6:30 PM for The Lenexa Historical Society Quarterly Member/Guest Meeting at the Lenexa Unit...
05/12/2026

Join us Wednesday 5-13-26 at 6:30 PM for The Lenexa Historical Society Quarterly Member/Guest Meeting at the Lenexa United Methodist Church 9138 Caenen Lake Rd Lenexa, KS 66215. After a short meeting the Program will be William A Gordon (Great, Great Uncle of our past first lady Nancy Becker) 1850 Journal of his journey on The California .

I would like to thank The Community Covenant Church Ambassadors for the invitation last night to present The Early Years...
05/02/2026

I would like to thank The Community Covenant Church Ambassadors for the invitation last night to present The Early Years of Lenexa. Had a great meal and fun talk with lots of questions.

Tonight at 6:30 PM The City History Department Has been providing excellent programs at Their Happy Hour and Lunch Prog...
04/23/2026

Tonight at 6:30 PM The City History Department Has been providing excellent programs at Their Happy Hour and Lunch Programs. Join us!

Lenexa through The City of Lenexa's Lunch and Learns & Happy Hours Programs and LHS Quarterly Meeting Programs are provi...
03/02/2026

Lenexa through The City of Lenexa's Lunch and Learns & Happy Hours Programs and LHS Quarterly Meeting Programs are providing excellent historical information for everyone. This last Friday at The City's Happy Hour Program we heard from David W Jackson about his relatives James and David Lee Campbell on the California Trail in 1850. Very informative! It had my attention because I do a presentation about Dr William Gordon, who was our First Lady's Nancy Becker's Great Great Uncle on the California Trail also in 1850. After David's presentation I talked with David about Dr William Gordon and found out that David has records of his family being at the same location same date five times with Dr William Gordon. Be aware of the up coming meetings/programs so that you can also enjoy our history.

Last night at LHS Quarterly Membership Meeting we learn a lot of History about The Jefferson Highway through Lenexa. The...
02/12/2026

Last night at LHS Quarterly Membership Meeting we learn a lot of History about The Jefferson Highway through Lenexa. The Marking of the Jefferson Highway through Lenexa will be completed within the next 60 days.

Address

13440 Santa Fe Trail Drive
Lenexa, KS
66215

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19133912420

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