Missouri Town 1855 38.972645° N -94.32046° W

Description

Missouri Town 1855 is a living history museum with more than 25 buildings dating from 1822 – 1860 spread across nearly 30 picturesque acres. Original structures from seven western Missouri counties are filled with historic tools and furnishings, setting the stage for life in the mid-1800s. Open Tuesdays -Sundays from April 1st to November 15th 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From November 16th to March 31st open Saturdays and Sundays only, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lunch Notes

A picnic area is available near the Visitor's Center. Please do not have lunch in the village as there are sheep roaming the site.

Bathroom Notes

Modern toilets available in the village.

Cancellation Policy

Field trips are held rain or shine. Please contact the program coordinator if a field trip or tour must be cancelled.

Info

8010 East Park Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064

+1 816-524-8770

historicsites@jacksongov.org

Sun
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Mon
0: am - 0: am
Tues
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thur
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 4:45 pm

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Subjects
19th Century, History, Civil War, Agriculture, Social Studies, Slavery, Native Americans, Westward Expansion, Animals, Geography, Government & Civics, Cultural Connections, My Community, Folk Dance
Activities
Internship, Field Trip, Birthday Parties, School Based Program
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6
Cost
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

Missouri Town 1855 Self-Guided Field Trip

A Jackson County Associate will meet your group at the Visitors Center and give a brief orientation to the site and your day with us before your program begins.
For all programs we offer 1 free adult admission per every 10 students. The fee for additional adults is $3.00 per person.
If paying at the site on the day of your trip please have only one person enter the Visitor's Center to pay admission for everyone.
Currently our COVID policy requires that masks be worn in any building. When outdoors masks are not required.
After an introduction to the site at the Visitor's Center, groups have the opportunity to tour the grounds at their leisure, including staffed and unstaffed buildings. Historic interpreters are located in different areas of the site and are happy to demonstrate any task they're working on and answer questions for the students.

Subjects Covered

history, civil war, 19th century, agriculture, social studies

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6
Capacity
120 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.
Price Options

$3.00 per Person for School Group

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Internship

Missouri Town 1855 Living History Tour

A Jackson County Associate will meet your group at the Visitors Center and give a brief orientation to the site and your day with us before your program begins.
For all programs we offer 1 free adult admission per every 10 students. The fee for additional adults is $3.00 per person.
If paying at the site on the day of your trip please have only one person enter the Visitor's Center to pay admission for everyone.
Currently our COVID policy requires that masks be worn in any building. When outdoors masks are not required.
Students learn about daily life from our interpretive staff Small groups rotate through approximately five 15 minute stations throughout the grounds, focusing on trades and professions in the mid-19th Century.

Subjects Covered

19th century, history, civil war, agriculture

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6
Capacity
80 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

internship

Duration
120 min.
Price Options

$5.00 per Person for School Group

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Missouri Town 1855 Pioneer Tour

A Jackson County Associate will meet your group at the Visitors Center and give a brief orientation to the site and your day with us before your program begins.
For all programs we offer 1 free adult admission per every 10 students. The fee for additional adults is $3.00 per person.
If paying at the site on the day of your trip please have only one person enter the Visitor's Center to pay admission for everyone.
Currently our COVID policy requires that masks be worn in any building. When outdoors masks are not required.
Designed for elementary and middle schoolers, visitors get a 30-minute in-depth look at one role in a community like Missouri Town 1855; this might be the blacksmith, a schoolteacher, or a farmer, depending on the day. Following this program, students have the opportunity to visit the remainder of the site on a self-guided tour.

Subjects Covered

history, civil war, 19th century, agriculture

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6
Capacity
40 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

internship

Duration
90 min.
Price Options

$4.00 per Person for School Group

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