Volunteers of Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

Volunteers of Fort Osage National Historic Landmark Fort Osage is a reconstructed Fort located in Sibley, Missouri. Fort Osage is owned and operated by A gift shop is located in the Education Center.
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Reconstructed on its original site, Fort Osage is a
complex of hewn log structures located on a high
bluff overlooking the Missouri River. Living history
interpretation is featured, as staff and volunteers
portray the work and livelihood of Fort Osage residents. The Fort Osage Education Center has actual artifacts which date back to the time the Fort was
in operation. ADMISSION PRICES:
Adult

s: $8.00
Youth (5-13): $4.00
Senior (62+): $4.00
Under 5: Free

TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS AND THE INTEGRITY OF THIS HISTORIC SITE, PRIVATE PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Under the direction of William Clark, joint commander of the Lewis and Clark expedition, soldiers began construction of the Fort in 1808 to serve
several purposes. It functioned as one of the first
Federal outposts in the newly acquired Louisiana
Territory, housing soldiers to guard the new territory and to protect the trading post located there. Fort Osage also aided the American government in
establishing alliances with neighboring Nations. Finally, the Fort offered western Missouri’s first settlers a sanctuary from which to venture west. Fort Osage was the nation’s largest factory outpost, as
well as the most expensive to build and maintain. Fort Osage was also one of the few financially successful trading post of the U.S. Factory System. YEAR FOUNDED: Fort Osage was built in 1808 and occupied until 1827. Trading post functions were discontinued in 1822. Reconstruction of the historic site began in 1948. ANNUAL EVENTS: Annual events include Flag Day, Independence Day, the Grand Festival of Chez les Canse and the Fall Muster. SIZE: Including the walk to the Education Center, Fort
Osage is approximately the size of five city blocks. Fort Osage is owned and operated by Jackson County Parks + Rec

Address

107 Osage Street
Sibley, MO
64088

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(816) 650-3278

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Reconstructed on its original site, Fort Osage is a complex of hewn log structures located on a high bluff overlooking the Missouri River. Living history interpretation is featured, as staff and volunteers portray the work and livelihood of Fort Osage residents. The Fort Osage Education Center has actual artifacts which date back to the time the Fort was in operation. A gift shop is located in the Education Center. ADMISSION PRICES: Adults: $8.00 Youth (5-13): $4.00 Senior (62+): $4.00 Under 5: Free TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS AND THE INTEGRITY OF THIS HISTORIC SITE, PRIVATE PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Under the direction of William Clark, joint commander of the Lewis and Clark expedition, soldiers began construction of the Fort in 1808 to serve several purposes. It functioned as one of the first Federal outposts in the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, housing soldiers to guard the new territory and to protect the trading post located there. Fort Osage also aided the American government in establishing alliances with neighboring Nations. Finally, the Fort offered western Missouri’s first settlers a sanctuary from which to venture west. Fort Osage was the nation’s largest factory outpost, as well as the most expensive to build and maintain. Fort Osage was also one of the few financially successful trading posts of the U.S. Factory System. YEAR FOUNDED: Fort Osage was built in 1808 and occupied until 1827. Trading post functions were discontinued in 1822. Reconstruction of the historic site began in 1948. ANNUAL EVENTS: Annual events include Flag Day, Independence Day, the Grand Festival of Chez les Canse and the Fall Muster. SIZE: Including the walk to the Education Center, Fort Osage is approximately the size of five city blocks. Fort Osage is owned and operated by Jackson County Parks + Rec. This page is maintained by members of The Society of Friends of Fort Osage andthe1st U. States Infantry Living History Organization (Clemson's Company & Missouri Rangers)