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“To Honor and Teach Missouri's past”
This museum, which began in 1975, is located in Hodge Park. It is a gathering of 19th century buildings; dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Missouri's early history and architecture. The facility is open daily for self-guided walking tours. The area features 20 structures, including clapboard houses, a school, a church, and log cabins. Walking tour maps are available at the front gate, the kiosk, or the porch of the Mercantile. Picnic tables are available. During the summer, weather permitting, the buildings are open so visitors may view the interiors through closed gates. Private tours are available by reservation. The site hosts many special events throughout the year, including 1st Saturdays, 9am-2pm, June-September; the Harvest Festival, 10am-4:30pm, the second Saturday in October; and A Visit From St. Nicholas, 10am-4pm, the first Saturday in December.
This is a lovely location and it was completely empty and deserted so I had the spot to myself on a Tuesday morning. It's not staffed, at least not that I can see. There are no amenities, so be... Read more
Very interesting outdoor park, the old historic buildings and wagons are placed throughout and helpful placards offer information with a slight bit of edge in the descriptions-- very pleasant... Read more
This area is so pretty in the fall! We love stopping here for their trick or treat event. The property is well maintained and the buildings are really neat to explore. Definitely a fun stop with... Read more
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
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- Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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