Grinter Place State Historic Site

Grinter Place State Historic Site Grinter Place SHS is an public site and home museum in Wyandotte County, KS, owned by the KSHS.

The two story brick residence, constructed from 1857-62 on the Lenape (Delware) reservation, housed the Grinter family who operated a river ferry nearby.

Grinter Place State Historic SiteTime for some Spring cleaning and maintenance. When visiting Grinter Place you’ll notic...
05/23/2025

Grinter Place State Historic Site
Time for some Spring cleaning and maintenance. When visiting Grinter Place you’ll notice some construction on the outside of the home. To insure the safe of our beautiful home upkeep is always needed.
Thank you to the amazing people out here at Grinter Place making these updates possible.
Kansas Historical Society

It’s that time of the year TICKS SEASON!! Please make sure to ware your long socks, tall boats or hiking shoes, and of c...
05/18/2025

It’s that time of the year TICKS SEASON!! Please make sure to ware your long socks, tall boats or hiking shoes, and of course your bug repellent spray.

In celebration for Mother’s Day we have a photo here of five generations of Grinter mothers. Kansas Historical Society
05/11/2025

In celebration for Mother’s Day we have a photo here of five generations of Grinter mothers. Kansas Historical Society

We know when it’s spring here  Place when Mrs. Hanson’s peonies start to bloom. Kansas Historical Society
05/08/2025

We know when it’s spring here Place when Mrs. Hanson’s peonies start to bloom. Kansas Historical Society

“April showers bring May flowers”. When visiting Grinter Place State Historic Site please be carful of these white flowe...
05/05/2025

“April showers bring May flowers”. When visiting Grinter Place State Historic Site please be carful of these white flowers. They are Hippobroma longflora also called Star of Bethlehem. Though they are beautiful they are poisonous. They can cause skin irritation when pulled from the ground. So when visiting remember look don’t touch. Kansas Historical Society

March-April 2025 Zephyr is now out. Grinter Place State Historic Site Kansas Historical Society
05/01/2025

March-April 2025 Zephyr is now out. Grinter Place State Historic Site Kansas Historical Society

04/27/2025

Come follow our new Grinter place instagram!!!

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04/24/2025

We are so sorry to announce that we will be closed tomorrow the 25th due to unforeseen circumstances. We will be back up and running Saturday the 26th.
Again we are so sorry and thank you for your understanding. 

04/24/2025

We are NOW open for the season!!!!!!
Come on down to Grinter Place Historic Site.

02/10/2025

The Kansas Historical Society is looking for an alternate at Grinter Place State Historic Site in Kansas City. This position is responsible for operating the site in the absence of the site administrator or assisting with school tours/events. This person must be able to work weekdays/weekends when required and handle all aspects of running the site, including but not limited to: opening and closing procedures, answering phone calls daily and emails when needed, collecting admissions, greeting visitors and conducting tours, interpreting the history of the site, operating the gift shop, and monitoring the physical site. A basic knowledge of computers and the ability to learn and operate our TAM retail system is required. For more information and how to apply, go to bit.ly/kshsgrintersitealt

02/10/2025

The Kansas Historical Society is searching for a site administrator for Grinter Place State Historic Site in Kansas City. The site administrator performs specialized work directing the operations of a state historic site. Work involves managing the operations of a state historic site by developing and conducting programs; providing information to the public; conducting primary and secondary research on the site; serving as a liaison in the community; supervising support staff and volunteers; identifying the need for preservation treatment for historic objects and structures; and maintaining site property and grounds. Work also includes participating in short and long-range planning and promoting community involvement in site activities. This is a seasonal position from mid-April to mid-October with approximately 32 hours weekly Wednesday through Sunday (1/2 day). For more information and how to apply, go to bit.ly/kshsgrintersiteadm

Happy Kansas Day!
01/29/2025

Happy Kansas Day!

Happy Kansas Day from Constitution Hall in Lecompton!

On this day in 1861, President James Buchanan signed the bill approving the Wyandotte Constitution, making Kansas the 34th state in the Union.

Address

1420 S 78th Street
Kansas City, KS
66111

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(913) 299-0373

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