FONHL Collectors’ Trade Show
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesPeruse the wares of antique dealers, military collectors, and reenactors, as well as historically inspired craftspeople at this first annual event.
Missouri Trivia Day
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesCompete with family and friends in rousing sessions of Missouri trivia based on historic and contemporary history. Test your "Show-Me State Knowledge" and learn more than you ever knew about Missouri.
Celebrating the Santa Fe Trail
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesDiscover the people and cultures tied to the Road to Santa Fe – and what pulled them to the Land of Enchantment over 200 years ago!
Grand Fete Chez lez Canses
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesExplore how early French settlers lived at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers in the late 1700s. Re-enactors will interpret everyday life skills common on the frontier. Artisans will display custom made wares, both decorative and utilitarian, which were essential to these early settlers.
Paranormal Investigation
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesIs Fort Osage haunted? You be the judge! Paranormal investigators will lead visitors through the historic Fort in search of former residents. Advance reservations required - $20 per person.
34th Annual Fall Muster
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesSoak in the sights and sounds of a functioning 1810s Army post where men, women and children formed a frontier community tied to world events and commerce. Hear the fife and drum and officer commands as they bring the past to life.
Birds at Fort Osage
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesEagles, hummingbirds, songbirds, and even migrating pelicans can be seen from the Historic Fort and Education Center. Learn about these native birds...Don't forget your camera! Advance reservations recommended. Schedule 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Walking Birdwatching Tour 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Presentation, They’re Everywhere! CommonMissouri Birds 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Presentation, Nature’s Carpenters:Missouri Woodpeckers 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Walking Birdwatching Tour
Food on the Missouri Frontier
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesExperience the sights and smells of Missouri's historic foods! Interpretive staff and volunteers will prepare a wide variety of early nineteenth-century foods and beverages using historic methods. Visitors will learn how the soldiers and civilians preserved food for the long winter and take home the recipes for some of our favorite historic foods.
Candlelight Tour of Fort Osage
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesHow were the holidays celebrated in the early 19th century? Interpreters will bring the season to life during this guided candlelight tour. Stop by the Education Center for seasonal beverages, snacks, and other holiday-themed activities! Advanced Reservations Recommended. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets & to make a reservation!
Society of Friends of Fort Osage – Meet the Staff
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesMeet the people who work at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark and Jackson County Parks + Rec.
Society of Friends of Fort Osage – Social
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesFort Osage Staff will do a short presentation on period clothing for Fort Osage, as well as show some images as examples and discuss what the national landmark's period clothing policy is.
Volunteers will present resources for making patterns, trading, sharing, and buying period clothing and accessories.
Nature Walks
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage St, Sibley, MO, United StatesStretch your legs with an early spring nature walk at Fort Osage.