William Allen White State Historic Site

What you'll see at the House

  • Tour the first and second floors of Red Rocks
  • Many of the furnishings used by William Allen and Sallie White
  • William Allen White's study
  • Items Whites acquired in their world travels
  • Books from the Whites' library
  • Bed where presidents and famous dignitaries slept, such as Theodore Roosevelt
  • Life of Mary White and the eulogy that made her famous
  • Images of White with Albert Einstein, Theodore Roosevelt, and Herbert Hoover
  • The garden and lily pond similar to their appearance during White's time


  • William Allen White house, back William Allen White House, front
    Dining room Dining room
    Fireplace Living room
    Master bedroom Mary's bed in master bedroom
    Bedroom Office

    What You'll Learn in the Visitor Center

  • Historic photographs, political pins, and press passes
  • Editorial against Populism, "What's the Matter with Kansas?"
  • Support of the Progressive Movement
  • Friendship with Theodore Roosevelt and involvement in the Bull Moose Party
  • Fight against the Ku Klux Klan, which led to a run for governor
  • The Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, also known as the White Committee
  • Involvement with Franklin Delano Roosevelt
  • Many of White's colorful quotes
  • Numerous awards and honors in his memory


  • Visitor Center Visitor Center


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