Missouri Town Living History Museum — Attraction in Blue Springs

Went December 2, 2023 for the Christmas Celebration and it was very disappointing. Nothing was really decorated. No open fires to get warm by and no Christmas treats to enjoy. Went to the tavern first and the women in there were talking about their modern lives and ignoring people who were walking in. So much could have been done for this celebration. Homemade wreaths to be sold, hot cider and special Christmas treats. Even homemade bread could have been baked and sold. Each building displayed homemade food but nothing was explained or offered. People were dressed up in character but not acting in character. Only a handful were true to their role. There was a modern day food truck at the beginning of the town…really that stuck out like a sore thumb. Maybe a different type of food should have been provided. The characters could have walked around singing Christmas carols. Old time games for the children. The General Store could have been greeting people and handing out candies. So much could have been done. The coordinator needs help planning this event.

We did do a carriage ride and it was nice. Looking at the old buildings made the walk pleasant but otherwise very...

What a great field trip destination, especially for kids that don't typically have a reason to venture out of their urban setting! Our class really enjoyed seeing the blacksmith in action and loved getting to touch a couple of "real live" farm animals. Make sure to check the forecast and dress accordingly (as some of our 2nd graders discovered the hard way). It's all outside, so consider bringing a jacket, sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle. Also, DEFINITELY wear some comfy walking shoes because there's lots of that. The only criticism I have is that some of the presentations were given very sloooooowly so the kids struggled a little bit with staying attentive and fidget free. Had the information had been more "rapid fire", I feel that there would have been more engagement and therefore, fewer instances of redirection. (Seriously, there was one presentation, that even as an adult, bored me to tears. 😴) Over all though, we had a really great time and I'd highly recommend...

Saw a segment on this place in the morning news weeks back. Never knew much what it was all about, so did some research. Come to find out, they are the reason all the hiking trails were shut down. Never could figure out why all of a sudden all those conservation sign were put up everywhere. It not Conservation Land, it Jackson County. Hiked those trails for years, what’s up that there need for protection there with all the fake conservation area signs? Then it clicked with the news segment. That is where Missouri Town 1855 is. Just how much land is allotted to them? Because it not very big on the map, yet several hundred acres of dense woodland park land with miles of hiking trails, that don’t even come near their park are all shut down because of of this organization. Signs look cheap, basic and homemade and look fake and unofficial. Wouldn’t be surprised if Missouri Town put them up themselves. Why be so...