at Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
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Visitor Center
Four accessible parking spaces are located near the entrance to the visitor center. The spaces have a 2.4% slope. The doors of the building are power-assisted and lead to a spacious interior. Accessible restrooms and a water fountain are provided. The center houses the site office and an excellent museum that interprets the war and the lifestyle of that period through models and freestanding and hands-on exhibits. A theater offers easy access for watching a video on the battle.
Battlefield Trail
A gravel parking area off of the city street allows entry onto the battlefield. Battlefield Trail contains slopes of less than 5%, but is made of crushed rock, which might make nonmotorized wheelchair use difficult.
To accommodate visitors with limited mobility, the site offers an electronic off-road track chair that can be used on the trail. The track chair is available for anyone with a mobility issue, free of charge. The chair can be reserved by calling the visitor center 48 hours in advance. For more information about the track chair, including safety guidelines, reservation details, and a map of where the chair can be used, click here.
The Anderson House
The pathway to the house is a combination of grass and rock-infilled monoslab and a hard-packed ground path. It is a little rough to traverse, with a maximum slope of 5%. This path winds to the front entrance, where railed steps lead to the front porch. The front door has a 4-inch-high threshold. A ramp leads onto the back porch of the house and may be the easier option for some wanting to access the main floor. The back door has a 3-inch-high threshold, which visitors may need assistance with. Once inside, the main floor is accessible; however, continuing on to the second floor requires the use of a railed staircase.
To accommodate visitors with limited mobility, the site offers an electronic off-road track chair that can be used on the Anderson House walkway. The track chair is available for anyone with a mobility issue, free of charge. The chair can be reserved by calling the visitor center 48 hours in advance. For more information about the track chair, including safety guidelines, reservation details, and a map of where the chair can be used, click here.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
1101 Delaware
Lexington, MO 64067-0006
660-259-4654
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: April 2024