Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden

Old Prairie Town is a historic site and botanical garden in Topeka featuring an 1800s village recreating turn-of-the-century Kansas life. The site centers on the Ward-Meade mansion, now on the National Register of Historic Places, alongside a replica of an 1854 log cabin and multiple period buildings—including a schoolhouse, church, general store, drug store, livery, and depot. The 2.5-acre botanical garden features hostas, daylilies, conifers, an Asian garden with koi pond, an herb garden, and water features, with accessible paved paths throughout.

For couples seeking a distinctive venue with historic character and natural landscaping, Old Prairie Town offers outdoor ceremony and reception space set within this recreated 1800s environment. The combination of period architecture, manicured gardens, and the narrative of Topeka’s pioneer history creates a unique backdrop for celebrations. The site hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, with daily tours available to prospective clients and comprehensive garden spaces accommodating various event configurations.

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Services

• Wedding Ceremonies + Receptions
• Historic Building Venues
• Botanical Garden Event Space
• Outdoor Grounds + Pavilions

Contact Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden

• Address: 124 NW Fillmore St, Topeka, KS 66606, USA
• Phone: (785) 251-6989
• Email: gena.brooks@snco.us
• Website: parks.snco.us