Event

Grand Re-Opening of the National Frontier Trails Museum, Independence, MO

Santa Fe National Historic Trail

Fee:

Free. Contact event host for fee information

Location: LAT/LONG: 39.086790, -94.419480


318 W. Pacific Independence, MO 64050

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Partner Program

Description

The National Frontier Trails Museum is a history museum, interpretive center, and research library dedicated to telling the rich history of America’s principle, pioneering trails, including the Oregon, Santa Fe and California trails. 

Grand Re-Opening activities:

  • 10 am to 4 pm – Museum open for self-guided tours at the National Frontier Trails Museum including the newly restored Pioneer Cabin 
  • 11 am to 11:30 am – Puppetry Arts Institute show #1: “Missouri Birthday Bash” – A Bicentennial Revue
  • 11:30 am to 12 pm – Listen to the Oregon Trail Suite
  • 12 pm to 1:30 pm – Oregon, California and Santa Fe Trail experts will share the unique roll Missouri and Independence played in the westward expansion. 
  • 1:30 pm to 2 pm - Puppetry Arts Institute show #2: “Missouri Birthday Bash” – A Bicentennial Revue 
  • 2 pm to 2:15 pm – Presentation of newly created song for the City of Independence 
  • 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm – Free Ice Cream Social 

More information

Reservation or Registration: No