Honoring the Legacy of Steve Wilson: A Cherished Member of the Fort Osage Staff & Volunteers
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Steve Wilson, the beloved Site Administrator at Fort Osage National Landmark from 1999-2013. During his 14-year tenure with Jackson County, Steve was admired, respected, and active in all aspects of the Fort’s operation. An avid historian and outdoorsman who enjoyed music, Steve continued to be a valued volunteer and frequent visitor of the Fort after he left Jackson County Parks + Rec. Steve will…
The Society of Friends of Fort Osage – Upcoming Social Events
The Society of Friends of Fort Osage is pleased to announce two new social events in February and March. On February 12th, we will be hosting a meet the staff social for the public, and Fort Osage Volunteers to meet the Jackson County Parks + Rec staff members who work at Fort Osage. On March 12th, we will be hosting a Social for Fort Osage Volunteers to learn the clothing policy, recourses, and other information…
The Sibley Cemetery
The Sibley Cemetery dates back to 1810 making it the oldest cemetery in Jackson County and the oldest Euro-American Cemetery in Western Missouri.
Wood Preservation of the Fort Osage Dugout Canoe
In early 1992, Dennis Reed, a contract truck driver working on the Big Blue River channelization project near Truman Road, contacted Jackson County Parks and Recreation and indicated that he had retrieved what he believed to be a dugout canoe from a debris pile.
The Dispatch Canoe & Kayak Race at Fort Osage
We had an excellent turn out for the Dispatch Canoe & Kayak Race on Saturday, August 6th, and we couldn’t have asked for better weather! A huge thank you is due to the race organizer, Traci Martin, for the huge amount of work she put into making this successful. We are also very grateful for the volunteers who came to help with the race, we couldn’t do these events without you! Keep checking back for details on…