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.

05/30/2026
05/28/2026

Party in the Park/Trail Ride is just around the corner. June 13th is the date to be in Russell Springs for our Annual Trail Ride/Party in the Park Fundraiser for the museum.
We are accepting items for our raffle. If you would like to donate an item, please call the Museum 785-751-4242 or contact any board member. All proceeds go to The Butterfield Trail Museum. Your donated items are greatly appreciated.

Mark your calendars and save the date! Join us for a fun family event! See you all soon!
05/21/2026

Mark your calendars and save the date! Join us for a fun family event! See you all soon!

05/03/2026

Due to work being done, we are hoping to be open by Memorial Day weekend. Keep watching our page for updates. Thanks for understanding.

03/26/2026

Butterfield Trail Association & Historical Society of Logan County, KS will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 beginning at 7pm. We will meet in the lunchroom.

11/10/2025

Weather permitting, we will begin decorating at the museum tomorrow, November 11th starting at 2 pm or shortly after. If you would like to help, we sure would appreciate it!

11/09/2025

UPDATE…We have changed the date to Sunday, December 7th, due to some other events being held on Saturday. Same time, same place. Hope to see you there.
Please watch our page, in case of weather for any changes. Thanks.

Butterfield Trail Museum Christmas Lighting is set for Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Santa will arrive at 5 pm & we will be serving chili & chicken noodle soup, cinnamon rolls & cookies along with hot chocolate at 5:30 pm.

08/29/2025

We could use some extra
help for Old Settlers Day this Sunday. Thanks.

07/21/2025

The museum will be back open beginning tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 22nd.

Address

515 Hilts Avenue
Russell Springs, KS
67764

Telephone

+17857514242

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