Also on the grounds is a variety of early horse-drawn farming equipment, a covered wagon and a Concord Stagecoach. Details on the Overland Trail route and a vast array of local historical facts and memorabilia are on display for your enjoyment. Museums in Fleming , Crook and Peetz explore this heritage further. Sterling's downtown is a must for the history buff. Historic buildings include the Logan County Courthouse , the Union Pacific Depot and the Old City Hall , all built before 1913.
Self guided tours are available.
With Black Kettle dead, Little Robe was the leading chief and he was determined to lead his people back to the reservation where he hoped they could live in peace with the white man. Tall Bull and his dog soldiers disagreed. They unleashed a reign of terror in Kansas, which caught the army by surprise. Their many disruptive activities were motivated by revenge for the Sand Creek massacre. For more information on this historic battle, visit the Overland Trail Museum in Sterling at the I-76 Interchange.