Ray County Museum

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lat: 39.2727734 long: -93.9890987

The Ray County Museum, located in Richmond, MO, tells the story of the county and its role in US history. From the first settlers during the westward expansion, the tragic treatment of Native Americans in the region, to the Civil War and beyond – the Ray County Museum will provide you with the context of the region and its progress. After you visit the Ray County Museum, you will leave with a deeper understanding of how things came to be and you will surely have an anecdote or two to share to your friends and family back home.

Nearby Attractions

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0.70 Away

The Farris Theatre

Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center Events

The Farris Theatre is a historic theatre, built in 1901, in the heart of Richmond, MO. The theatre embodies turn-of-the-century architecture and is the beacon of Richmond’s arts district. Now fully restored, the theatre is…

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lat: 39.2782139 long: -93.9792571

2.60 Away

Ray County Community Lake

Outdoor Adventure

The Ray County Community Lake is a charming natural area near Richmond, MO, about an hour from Kansas City, MO, that offers a chance to connect with nature. With fantastic bird-watching, fishing and walking trails…

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lat: 39.3141762 long: -94.0310541

9.68 Away

Big River Ranch

Family Fun Outdoor Adventure

The Big River Ranch offers a range of experiences including camping, horseback riding, and seasonal rodeos. For being so close to Kansas City, you will feel transported when you visit here. With space for events…

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lat: 39.2057316 long: -93.8260231

0.70 Away

Annual Mushroom Festival

Events Family Fun

Each spring, Richmond hosts a Mushroom Festival in honor of their title as ‘Mushroom Capital of the World.’ This festival brings together many local businesses and also includes events such as a cornhole tournament and…

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lat: 39.2782047 long: -93.9793128

8.74 Away

Of the Earth Farm Distillery

Food and Drink

The owners of ‘Of the Earth Farm Distillery’ are creating delicious fruit brandies from produce grown on their land. They are piloting a sustainable approach to distilling practices and promoting a deep connection with the…

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lat: 39.4003838 long: -94.0037444

6.27 Away

Van Till Family Farm Winery

Food and Drink Winery

The Van Till Family Farm Winery presents an incredible selection of Missouri wines in a beautiful farm setting. They embrace a deep connection to the land, celebrating the flavors of their grapes and using other…

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lat: 39.3435515 long: -94.0600926

9.92 Away

Crooked River Conservation Area

Outdoor Adventure

Less than an hour outside of Kansas City, MO, the Crooked River Conservation Area is a beautiful natural area to see a variety of ecosystems. Resting on 1400 acres, the area consists of forests and…

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lat: 39.4031613 long: -94.0516619

8.16 Away

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site

History Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center

The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, established in 1958, preserves the battleground of the First Battle of Lexington. It is located on the north side of town, and encompasses the Anderson House, a mansion that…

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lat: 39.1902893 long: -93.8803291

8.35 Away

Wentworth Military Academy Museum

History Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center

Lexington, Missouri, was once the home of the Wentworth Military Academy, a U.S. military junior college that operated from 1880 to 2017. The grounds of the academy were sold at auction after its closure. However,…

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lat: 39.1852973 long: -93.8795703

8.44 Away

Lexington Historical Museum

History Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center

The Lexington Historical Museum was built out of the former building for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lexington. It features a wide range of preserved historic items and memorabilia, including the sword that Colonel James Mulligan…

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lat: 39.1850328 long: -93.8796172

8.32 Away

Lafayette County Courthouse

History

The Lafayette County Courthouse is a building that wears its battle scars with pride. It was struck with a cannonball during the First Battle of Lexington in 1861. That same cannonball remains lodged in a…

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Red House Path

Upper Missouri River Breaks

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Arrow Rock

Upper Missouri River Breaks

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Trail of Tears Nature Trail

Trail of Tears State Park

Here, nine Cherokee Indian groups braved harsh winter conditions while crossing the Mississippi River in 1838-1839, marking a sorrowful chapter in American history. The park also has: shaded picnic sites, hiking and horse trails, opportunities to fish…

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Lewis and Clark Nature Trail

Upper Missouri River Breaks

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Jefferson Mounument

Upper Missouri River Breaks

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Tower Rock

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Noren Access Path

Upper Missouri River Breaks

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Trail of Tears Memorial

Trail of Tears State Park

Explore the Trail of Tears State Park to delve into a somber chapter in American history. Here, nine Cherokee Indian groups crossed the harsh winter Mississippi River in 1838-1839 during their forced relocation to Oklahoma.…

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lat: 37.4439902 long: -89.468381