Construction on Buckner Tarsney Road will be underway through December, which impacts access to Fort Osage. Detour signs are in place along 24 Highway to help guide you safely around the work zone. Please follow posted signage and allow extra travel time when visiting. Despite the detour, Fort Osage remains open and ready to welcome you—come experience history in action!

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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…

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Fort Osage was recently featured in the “One Tank Trips” series on KSHB-TV 41 in Kansas City, Missouri. You can read the full story on KSHB-TV’s website: https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/one-tank-trips-fort-osage-national-historic-landmark

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