Category: History Events

Prairie Traveler at Ernie Miller

Ms. Molly playing the role of “Mattie Johnson” On January 13 we visited the Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe for the “Prairie Traveler” program. The program was presented by one of the wonderful historical interpreters at the nature center,…

Missouri Town 1855

  Recently we visited Missouri Town on a field trip.  We were gathered together to watch a short introductory video of the site.  It was such a well-done video!  It moved quickly and with easy segues, and kept even our…

Watkins Woolen Mill Field Trip

On September 30 we toured the Watkins Woolen Mill in Lawson, MO. This Missouri state park and historical site is the only 19th century woolen mill in North America with its original machinery. It is both a National Historic Landmark…

Ag Hall of Fame

On the 9th we traveled to the Ag Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs to learn about the history of farming, farm equipment and to explore turn of the last century farm life. A tour at Ag Hall of Fame…

County Fair Fun at Mahaffie

The weather was perfect for the 1860s-style county fair at Mahaffie! The kids enjoyed voting for their favorite farm animal (including some very happy pigs and friendly horses), riding the stagecoach, exploring the new barn, learning how to scrub laundry…