Upcoming Sessions
June 4 – Life on the Frontier
From chores to play, experience what life was like for Missouri’s frontier children.
Location: Alexander Majors House (8201 State Line Rd., KCMO 64114)
Step back in time to see what life was like on the Missouri/Kansas border in the nineteenth century. Were chores harder without plumbing and electricity? What did people eat? Most importantly, what did children do for fun? The day will include candle dipping, yarn dolls, and frontier games.
June 11 – Wild Wild West
Let out your wild side exploring the lives of cowboys and western businesspeople.
Location: Alexander Majors House (8201 State Line Rd., KCMO 64114)
Saddle up for an exploration of the wild west! See how people moved, communicated, and lived in the western United States while in the home of famed frontier freighter Alexander Majors. The day will include stick horse races and Morse code lessons.
June 18 – Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Spend the day as a junior museum staff member learning about museum jobs, archaeology, and exhibit creation.
Location: John Wornall House (6115 Wornall Rd., KCMO 64113)
Ever wonder what is behind closed doors at museums? Meet people who work in a variety of museum roles, then become a junior staff member of the Wornall House! Learn how to handle historic objects, think critically, and create an exhibit.
June 25 – Myths, Mysteries & Secrets
Debunk myths and legends to discover how we learn about history.
Location: Alexander Majors House (8201 State Line Rd., KCMO 64114)
How do we know what we know about history? Become a history detective to debunk common historical myths. See if you can discover answers to your burning questions!
July 9 – The Frontier and the Environment
Explore the interaction between farmers and the environment, from the days of frontier farmers to today.
Location: John Wornall House (6115 Wornall Rd., KCMO 64113)
When settlers arrived on the frontier, they made a significant impact on the local ecosystem. Discover the environment as the Wornall family would have interacted with it – from water management to observing native plants and animals.
July 16 – A Day in the Civil War
Encounter the Civil War through the eyes of nine-year-old Frank Wornall.
Location: John Wornall House (6115 Wornall Rd., KCMO 64113)
The Civil War impacted everyone in the United States regardless of age, gender, or location. For nine-year-old Frank Wornall, the war even invaded his bedroom, when his house became a makeshift hospital during the Battle of Westport. Investigate what the day was like for Frank.
July 23 – Native People of Missouri
Discover what made the original inhabitants of Missouri unique, as well as where they are now and why they left.
Location: Alexander Majors House (8201 State Line Rd., KCMO 64114)
Uncover the unique original inhabitants of Missouri, see how white settlement radically altered their way of life, and the steps their descendants have take to preserve it. Activities will include trying Native language, exploring dance styles, and writing a land acknowledgement.
July 30- Underground Railroad
Escaping slavery was a perilous task. The Underground Railroad was one of the few ways for enslaved people to receive help on their journey.
Location: Alexander Majors House (8201 State Line Rd., KCMO 64114)
From conductors to station managers, the Underground Railroad was a complex undertaking. Delve into the work of the brave people who helped enslaved people escape. The day will include writing coded messages, hearing about Harriet Tubman, and route planning.
August 6 – Gold Rush
See how you would have fared during the California gold rush of 1848 – where a few made a fortune and many failed.
Location: Alexander Majors House (8201 State Line Rd., KCMO 64114)
A fever began in 1848 when gold was discovered in California. Thousands rushed to the territory for their chance to make a fortune. The results forever changed the history of the United States. To help grasp the craze, children will learn about how people traveled to and lived in California during the rush.
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