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Children and Youth Programs
Join us for engaging education geared just for kids!
These programs are free of charge to all Osage County students for the 2022-2023 school year. 
  • Artifacts and Architecture - Explore Osage County history through the people who built our commuities and what they left behind. This 1.5 hour field trip includes a museum scavenger hunt, self-guided, open-air tour, and a guided museum experience.
  • Classroom Visits - If you cannot come to us, let us come to you! We provide interactive classroom experiences for children from pre-k through high school. Contact us for more information.
  • School's In: One Room School Living History - This two hour seasonal program (available in the fall and spring months) will transport participants back in time to experience an Osage County one room school. Especially designed for ages 6 - 12, can be adapted for kindergarteners and teenagers.
For more details or to book a program, email us at osagecohistory@gmail.com

Adult Programs
Need a program for your club, library, or community organization?
Some available options include:
  • Intro to Genealogy
  • Eating Heritage: creating artisan cheese in your own kitchen
  • Farmers and Miners: using mapes in historical interpretation
Need something different? Contact us at osagecohistory@gmail.com to discuss your needs or schedule a presentation.