Ward-Meade House, Historic house museum in Old Prairie Town, Topeka, Kansas.
Description
The Ward-Meade House stands as a two-story Greek Revival mansion built in 1870, featuring period-appropriate furnishings and architectural details that exemplify 19th-century residential design in Kansas.
History
Constructed around 1870 as the first mansion in Topeka, the house served as home to the Ward family until 1961 and was later restored through private, state, and federal funding initiatives.
Culture
The museum preserves pioneer family life through authentic displays and artifacts while hosting annual festivals including Tulip Time and Apple Festival that celebrate local heritage and community traditions.
Practical
Located at 124 NW Fillmore Street, the site offers free admission to grounds and gardens with guided tours of historic buildings available Thursday and Friday at scheduled times for a fee.
Did you know?
Reports of paranormal activity include doors opening and closing by themselves and moving objects, particularly in the upstairs bedrooms, though this supernatural element is not officially promoted by the museum.
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