Construction Alert – Getting to Fort Osage National Historic Landmark!
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!
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…
One Tank Trips: Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
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
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.
Fort Osage Barracks to Receive New Wood Floors
We would like to thank long-time Fort Osage Volunteer David Bennett for his contribution to underwrite the cost of new wood floors in the Fort Osage barracks, and artificer’s shop. The barracks, except for ‘B’ and ‘C’, have had dirt floors since they were reconstructed. Dave also coordinates the Annual Fall Muster at Fort Osage and The War of 1812 in the West Symposium.
Masks & Social Distancing are Required at Fort Osage
Masks and social distancing are required when you visit Fort Osage. Fort Osage National Historic Landmark is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information regarding Jackson Parks + Rec COVID-19 changes can be found on their website. For more information related to COVID-19, please visit the Jackson County Health Department website.
Fort Osage National Landmark has Reopened to the Public
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark has reopened to the public after being closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Although Fort Osage has reopened, masks and social distancing are required when you visit the site. Fort Osage is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. More information regarding this change can be found on theJackson County Parks + Rec website. For more information related to COVID-19, please visit theJackson…
Fort Osage National Landmark has Reopened to the Public
To safeguard against the spread of COVID-19, Fort Osage National Historic Landmark will be CLOSED through May 15, 2020. All events, programs, field trips, workshops and classes at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, are cancelled through May 15, 2020. More information on the COVID-19 response can be found on the Jackson County Parks + Rec website. For more information related to COVID-19, please visit the Jackson County Health Department website.
David Bennett Receives the 2019 Volunteer Award
Congratulations to David Bennett on receiving the 2019 Jackson County Parks + Rec Department’s Outstanding Service Award! David spends a lot of time organizing the War of 1812 events at Fort Osage. He also portrays Captain Eli Clemson with the 1st U. States Infantry Living History Organization. The award was presented to David by Sarah Gauld, Superintendent of Jackson County Parks +Rec Historic Sites Division, at the Jackson County Parks + Rec Volunteer Awards dinner. CLICK HERE for…