Butterfield Trail Museum

Butterfield Trail Museum The museum is located in Russell Springs, Kansas and was previously the Logan County courthouse. Logan County is well known in this regard.

Our aim is to preserve and display the rich history of the Butterfield Overland Despatch stage line, as well as the human and natural history of this corner of the Great Plains. In addition to items related to the Butterfield Trail, the museum's collection includes clothing, tools, and furniture used by early plains settlers. We also have an extensive list of books, periodicals, and photographs da

ting to the mid nineteenth century, as well as hard-to-find books on the Butterfield Trail and the area which are available for sale. Our fossil collection includes specimens from the Cretaceous Period which have been found in the area. This museum is funded through donations, grants, and fund raising events such as the annual Butterfield Trail Ride, held each year on the first weekend in June.

Mark your calendars and plan to be in Russell Springs on Sunday, September 6th for our Old Settlers Day celebration! Go...
08/13/2026

Mark your calendars and plan to be in Russell Springs on Sunday, September 6th for our Old Settlers Day celebration! Gonna be a parade, good food, cool vehicles, lots of visiting and live music by Ricky Nass! See you all soon!

CZ Hammer Coach Side By Side 12 gauge Shotgun.Tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100. Contact any board member or stop by ...
07/29/2026

CZ Hammer Coach Side By Side 12 gauge Shotgun.
Tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100. Contact any board member or stop by the Butterfield Trail Museum to get your tickets. Will be given away on Old Settlers Day, Sunday September 6th, 2026.

Sharon Henry has donated 2 baskets of homemade goodies. Thank you so much for your donation and for supporting the Butt...
06/13/2026

Sharon Henry has donated 2 baskets of homemade goodies. Thank you so much for your donation and for supporting the Butterfield Trail Museum.

Colby Ag has donated this Stihl weedeater for Party in the Park. We thank you very much for your donation and support o...
06/13/2026

Colby Ag has donated this Stihl weedeater for Party in the Park. We thank you very much for your donation and support of the Butterfield Trail Museum.

American Implement of Colby has donated this 4320 John Deere toy tractor for Party in the Park. Thank you so much for y...
06/13/2026

American Implement of Colby has donated this 4320 John Deere toy tractor for Party in the Park. Thank you so much for your donation and for supporting the Butterfield Trail Museum.

This quilted lap throw was donated by The Stitchin' Post for Party in the Park.
06/12/2026

This quilted lap throw was donated by The Stitchin' Post for Party in the Park.

This basket filled with fun summer items for the kiddos was donated by Shelly Weinland for Party in the Park. Thank you...
06/12/2026

This basket filled with fun summer items for the kiddos was donated by Shelly Weinland for Party in the Park. Thank you for your donation and support of the Butterfield Trail Museum.

Thank you to Shelly Weinland for this fun kids Lego bucket. We appreciate your donation and support of the Butterfield ...
06/12/2026

Thank you to Shelly Weinland for this fun kids Lego bucket. We appreciate your donation and support of the Butterfield Trail Museum.

Thank you to Double Bar One/Russ & Cathy Wiegers of Leoti for your donation of 2 sets of Shoofly Leggings for Party in t...
06/12/2026

Thank you to Double Bar One/Russ & Cathy Wiegers of Leoti for your donation of 2 sets of Shoofly Leggings for Party in the Park. We appreciate your donation and support of the Butterfield Trail Museum.

Here is another great kids basket put together and donated for Party in the Park by Ammahrye Haverfield. It is a “Fidge...
06/11/2026

Here is another great kids basket put together and donated for Party in the Park by Ammahrye Haverfield. It is a “Fidget” basket. Thanks so much for the fun basket donation.

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515 Hilts Avenue
Russell Springs, KS
67764

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+17857514242

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