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…
Society of Friends of Fort Osage – Social
Fort 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.
Society of Friends of Fort Osage – Meet the Staff
Meet the people who work at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark and Jackson County Parks + Rec.
Salute to Veterans
Visit Fort Osage as we commemorate the brave men and women who have fought for our country. Veterans and active military personnel will receive free admission with their military ID.
Food on the Missouri Frontier
Encounter the aromas of Missouri’s historic foods! Fort Osage staff and volunteers will prepare a wide variety of early nineteenth foods and beverages using historic methods.
Collectors’ Show
Second annual Collectors’ Trade Show where visitors will be able to peruse and buy the wares of antique dealers, military collectors, and reenactors as well as historically inspired craftspeople.
Artifact ID Day
Come to Fort Osage to take part in a variety of family-friendly activities and crafts that will teach visitors how the science of archaeology helps us to understand the past.
Frontier Fourth at Fort Osage
Enjoy the day at Fort Osage as the young republic celebrates the nation’s founding.
Spring Planting Day
See how people living in and around Fort Osage planted, maintained and used their gardens to grow their own food.
Commemorating the American Soldier
See how the uniforms, accouterments, and firearms of the United States soldier have evolved over more than 200 years and speak with historians who portray soldiers throughout American History.