The John Wornall House Museum was built in 1858 and the Alexander Majors House was built in 1856. Each offers a unique experience about KC in the Civil War
The Wornall/Majors House Museums manages two of Kansas City's most historic landmarks: the John Wornall House and the Alexander Majors House. These homes serve as the place for dynamic history educational programming related to the Civil War, early Kansas City history, transportation and communication on the frontier, and the lives of women and minorities in these homes.
The Wornall House, built in 1858, was the farmstead home of a prosperous farmer. It later served as a field hospital during the Battle of Westport, often called the "Gettysburg of the West."
The Majors House, built in 1856, was the headquarters for Alexander Majors' freighting firm, Russell, Majors & Waddell. Majors would go on to co-found the Pony Express.
The Mission of the Wornall/Majors House Museums is: To engage community by bringing history to life through hands-on, innovative programs and experiences.
