Hands-On History: Life at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
Description
Designed for 3rd grade and above, Hands-On History offers a look into daily life at Fort Osage and places historic tasks into the hands of your students. Beginning with a flag-raising (if arriving before 10:00 a.m.), designated stops with our staff, provide hands-on activities for students to experience different aspects of life for a soldier, civilian, and Native American. This program includes a musket firing demonstration.
Experience Missouri’s early 1800s frontier with a curriculum-based field trip to Fort Osage National Historic Landmark! Students will understand the lives of the fort’s diverse residents including soldiers, women, children, and Native Americans. Fort Osage programs include time in the Education Center, a 4,000 square foot museum that offers video, audio, and interactive experiences, exhibitions and a gift shop. Exhibition subjects include geology, Native Peoples, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, military history, the Missouri River and its habitat. Programs are available Wednesday through Friday. Large groups may be divided to accommodate groups in the facilities. Lunch space is available on site and at nearby Hayes Park.
Offered At
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
Step back in time and experience the lives of the men and women who secured the American Frontier at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark.
Built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Fort Osage served a dual roles as both a military garrison and a trade center.
Today, authentically attired historical interpreters take visitors on a journey through Fort Osage's past. Visitors will enjoy breathtaking views of the reconstructed historic site that overlooks the Missouri River as they learn about the daily life of military, civilian, and Native American populations at Fort Osage and explore museum exhibits at the Fort Osage Education Center.
The Fort Osage Education Center houses 4,000 square feet of exhibition space sharing the history, people, cultures and environment connected with the historic site and region. The Education Center Gift Store has an extensive collection of merchandise including, books, jewelry, souvenirs, paper goods, historic reproductions, toys and unique gifts for the guest of any age.
Details
Subjects
19th Century, 18th Century, History, Colonial Times, Geography, Government & Civics
Capacity
60 students, 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Duration
120 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6
Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group