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What Happened in Independence?
(almost) Presidential history, pioneer history, Civil War history, Mormon History, Slave History, Railroad History, Outlaw History are just the highlights of what happened here.
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Young pioneers can ride from adventure to adventure for as little as $7.00 a student for our wagon tour to $16.50 for the full package of historic attractions. The package can include: |
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New this year we offer an eight dollar package which includes our thirty minute covered wagon history tour, the Truman Video, the 1827 Log Courthouse, pioneer games and, new this year, Pick & Hammer will present historical music of the pioneer and Civil War eras. The concerts can be tailored to fit your class's needs.
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| The only museum dedicated to the Trails Era. Mapping out adventures on the Lewis and Clark, Santa Fe, Oregon, California and Mormon Trails. Featuring a fascinating documentary on the Western Migration. Featuring museum educator guided tours. $2.50 per student, $5.00 per adult.
The new mural of old Independence at the Trail Center.
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A unique "Federal" style building, popular during the Nation's founding. Housed Frank James after his surrender. Held William Clark Quantrill before he began his guerilla career. Scene of deadly jailbreaks and the birth of President Truman's Press Secretary. $3.00 per student, $5.00 per adult.
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Two houses in one! Home of George Caleb Bingham, internationally known artist. Remodeled as the Victorian Home of the Waggoner family. Covered wagon swales are visible in the backyard. |
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George Caleb Bingham's renowned Order Number 11 was painted on the grounds, find out how it changed history! $3.00 per student, $6.00 per adult.
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Perhaps the oldest Courthouse west of the Mississippi. Built by slave labor. Home of Mormon pioneers. The scene of mob violence. The office of Jackson County Judge Harry S Truman.
When you ride with us it's FREE! for a tour and pioneer concert!
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Remodeled with love by Jackson County Presiding Judge Harry S Truman. Redesigned after Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Holds Presiding Judge Truman's office. Site of the first trial of a James Gang member. Two battles and one skirmish raged around it. Mormon settlers were tarred and feathered on the grounds. Closed for remodeling.
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The National Park Service has a fascinating video about the life and times of Harry S Truman, perhaps the most important president of the 20th Century. FREE with wagon tour!
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Pick & Hammer are a husband and wife, guitar and hammer dulcimer duo. They can tailor a concert to fit your class's educational needs: a mix of period music and entertaining antidotes, $1.00 per student.
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Question: Is there bus parking? Answer: Yes! The National Frontier Trails Museum's parking lot easily accommodates busses. There is also spacious bus parking across the street from the Truman Ticket Center and the 1859 Jail Museum and young pioneers can begin their adventure in learning there.
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A wagon's eye view of school busses parked at the National Frontier Trails Museum's Parking Lot |
| Question: May the student's bring their own lunches? Answer: Yes! Students may enjoy a picnic lunch at the National Frontier Trails Museum or on grounds next to the 1879 Chicago Alton Train Depot. In the event of inclement weather, we can provide space inside our barn (which is used for storing carriages only).
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Dining out at the National Trails Frontier Museum
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