The windows at the John Brown Museum are in desperate need of repair. So much so that one Osawatomie council member is calling for action on the matter. Council member Dale Bratton voiced his concerns. A contractor has been on site to take a look. The process could take six to nine months. Bratton in concerned that mice may get in the building over the winter and damage artifacts in the museum. He wants action before winter sets in.
The windows at the museum were last restored in 2012 thanks to a $65,000 window restoration project, paid for by the Kansas Historical Society. They were made from cypress, which is more resistant to wear, and they were fortified with iron beams. The cabin is covered by a stone pavilion that was constructed over the Adair cabin in 1928. The museum features the original furniture owned by the Adair family and artifacts related to John Brown.
Founded in 1912, the John Brown Museum State Historic site is a partnership site that is owned by the Kansas Historical Society and operated by the City of Osawatomie.
