New Volunteer
Re-enactor Meeting
Informational meeting on becoming a volunteer / re-enactor at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Experienced re-enactors will discuss all aspects of becoming a 19th century character. Period correct clothing and weapons will be available for examination. Come out and enjoy some time with great people and tour our wonderful town of Shoal Creek, Missouri.
Free Event!!!
Re-enactor Meeting
Informational meeting on becoming a volunteer / re-enactor at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Experienced re-enactors will discuss all aspects of becoming a 19th century character. Period correct clothing and weapons will be available for examination. Come out and enjoy some time with great people and tour our wonderful town of Shoal Creek, Missouri.
Free Event!!!
KIDS SPRING JAMBOREE
April 4th
10 AM to 2PM
Elementary school age and younger.
Easter egg hunt (bring your own basket), crafts, field games, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Donations accepted with proceeds for museum improvements.
April 4th
10 AM to 2PM
Elementary school age and younger.
Easter egg hunt (bring your own basket), crafts, field games, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Donations accepted with proceeds for museum improvements.
1st Saturday Events
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
June 6th
July 11th
August 1st
September 5th
Family Fun event and admission is FREE!
The Shoal Creek re-enactors bring the village to life with Gunfighters, Outlaws, Civil War Soldiers, and Mountain Men roaming the streets. Enjoy family fun activities and historical demonstrations of life in Missouri during the 19th century. Skits and gunfights throughout the day. Shop the Mercantile and visit the news paper office located in the Crossroads Inn.
June 6th
July 11th
August 1st
September 5th
Family Fun event and admission is FREE!
The Shoal Creek re-enactors bring the village to life with Gunfighters, Outlaws, Civil War Soldiers, and Mountain Men roaming the streets. Enjoy family fun activities and historical demonstrations of life in Missouri during the 19th century. Skits and gunfights throughout the day. Shop the Mercantile and visit the news paper office located in the Crossroads Inn.
Financial assistance for this project has been provided by The Neighborhood, Tourism, Development Fund.
15th Annual Shoal Creek Harvest Festival
Saturday October 3rd
10am to 4pm
is the 15th Annual Shoal Creek Harvest Festival.
$5 per person/5 years and younger FREE.
Enjoy a day filled with family fun activities and historical demonstration of life in Missouri during the 19th century. The Shoal Creek reenactors will bring the village to life.
Pumpkins for Sale
Magic Shows
Wagon Rides
Puppet Shows
Pony Rides
KID SAFE HALLOWEEN
October 24th
11:00pm to 2:00pm
Admission is FREE.
“Trick or treat” door to door throughout Shoal Creek village. Wear your favorite costume and bring your treat bag. Parents don’t forget your camera!
Financial assistance for this project has been provided by The Neighborhood, Tourism, Development Fund.
WILDERNESS RUN
November 7th
9:00am
The Wilderness Run is a challenging cross-country run sanctioned by MARA.
Join one of Kansas City's few non-paved races. Participants will choose a 5 mile or 2 mile run through fields, wooded paths and around the Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Finishing with a hot cup of homemade soup for all!
FACEBOOK PAGE - WILDERNESS RUN
November 7th
9:00am
The Wilderness Run is a challenging cross-country run sanctioned by MARA.
Join one of Kansas City's few non-paved races. Participants will choose a 5 mile or 2 mile run through fields, wooded paths and around the Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Finishing with a hot cup of homemade soup for all!
FACEBOOK PAGE - WILDERNESS RUN
24th ANNUAL
A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS
December 7th
10 AM to 4 PM
Take a break from the present and experience a 19th century Christmas. Join us for a walking tour through our holiday decorated homes and log cabins of the 1800’s while re-enactors bring the village to life.
Visit St. Nicholas in the Thornton Mansion in his resplendent green velvet robes, make your Christmas purchases at the Mercantile and post your St. Nicholas letter.
Warm up by the “potbellied” stove in the school, find peace in the serene setting of an 1884 Church, see how 1880’s Swedish immigrants celebrated Santa Lucia Day and watch how lace was made in the Arnold Home.
End your visit with a brief horse drawn sleigh ride through the countryside from noon to 4:00 pm. $5 per person (age 5 and under free)
Financial assistance for this project has been provided by The Neighborhood, Tourism, Development Fund.
