Celebrate John Brown’s 226th Birthday at his Grand Birthday Bash!

This event will celebrate Brown’s enduring impact on American history, and his role in the fight against slavery during the Bleeding Kansas era. Visitors of all ages can enjoy community activities, education, and historical preservation at one of Kansas’ most significant historic sites.

OSAWATOMIE, KS – 12 to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026

The public is invited to commemorate the life and legacy of abolitionist John Brown at the annual John Brown Birthday Celebration at John Brown Museum State Historic Site in Osawatomie.

Event Highlights:Civil War Reenactment from the Mountain Men
Live Music
Crafts and Games
Food and Drink
Guided tours of the Adair Cabin by Brown’s great-great-grand-niece

John Brown was a prominent abolitionist and a key figure in the events leading up to the Civil War. The Adair Cabin in Osawatomie was used as his headquarters during the Bleeding Kansas era, and John Brown Memorial Park helps to preserve the legacy of one of history’s most controversial figures.

The John Brown Birthday Celebration is free to the public. For more information, please contact the John Brown Museum State Historic Site at 913-755-4384.

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