Fort Osage National Historic Landmark - Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area

Experience the western-most United States military post at the time of its founding in 1808. Walk in the footsteps of William Clark, Captain Eli Clemson, George and Mary Sibley, Sacagawea and Daniel Boone as you walk Fort Osage's historic grounds and view the Missouri River

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Hours

Year-round: Tue-Sun 9 am-4:30 pm

Admission:
Adult $8.00
Age 5-13 $4.00
Age 62+ $4.00
Under age 5 - free

Contact Information

107 Osage Street
Sibley, MO 64088
Phone: 816-650-3278
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Location Type

Kid-friendly
Living History
Museum
Natural Area
National Register of Historic Places

Site Info

AC / Heating
Bus / RV Parking
Giftshop
Group Meeting Room
Group Tours
Hiking Trails
Parking
Restrooms
Research Library
Staffed
Water Fountain
Wheel Chair Accessible

Reconstructed on its original site, Fort Osage (1808-1827) is a complex of hewn log structures located on a high bluff overlooking the Missouri River. Living history interpretation is featured year round, as staff and volunteers portray the work and livelihood of Fort Osage area soldiers, traders and residents. The historic Sibley cemetery, adjacent to the Fort grounds, can be accessed during your visit as well. The Santa Fe Trail can be found within a few minutes drive of the Fort.

The Fort Osage Education Center features exhibitions on the history of the Hopewell Culture, the Osage Indian Nation, Fort Osage's era of operation and the current Missouri River watershed. Access to the Missouri River is available through a hiking path from the Fort. The gift store carries a wide selection of books and merchandise related to the Fort and surrounding region.

Documents

2018 Project Archaeology Flier - Download (6 MB)

Stories & Comments

Gordon Julich | on 12/5/2011
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Under the direction of William Clark, Fort Osage was built in 1808 and functioned as an outpost in the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase and protected the US Factory Trade House there. It aided the American govenment in befriending Osage Indians and offered Missouri's early settlers and explorers a sanctuary from which to venture westward. The buildings are reproductions of the original Fort buildings. They have been painstakingly rebuilt according to detailed plans of similar forts preserved

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