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Here are the 2008 events, more to come.
Important Updates Made On March 21, 2008
See below event listings for date or contact changes.
A lot of events are annual so you might check the previous events listings if
an event is not list for 2008. You may find info to contact someone about it.

Bull's Eye Gun Club Annual Woods Walk  Feb. 22 - 24, 2008  Desoto, MO.
Event Location: Bulls Eye Gun Club Range Vineland School Rd. Desoto, MO.
This is a 18th Century event. Pre registration recommended. No water, some firewood, primitive camp only. Restrooms. Pets Allowed . Flintlock only, 5 man teams. For more information contact Merrick Mohler or Jeff Olms at 1-800-423-3204

Trappers Annual Trade Session & Muzzle Loading Gun Show  March 2,  2008  St. Charles, MO.  Elks Lodge #690  560 St. Peters Rd. St. Charles, Mo. Hours public 9 am - 4 pm, $2.00 entry fee.  Traders table fee (paid after Feb 1, 2008): $20.00. Setup for traders  7:30 am. All traders must be in period attire with tables covered. All items available for sale or trade must be pre - 1840. Advance Table Reservations are Required (limit 2 tables per trader).
For information and/or to reserve table(s) Send Payments to: Trappers Of Starved Rock Inc.
C/O Charlie Brandes  20 Ashbourne Way, St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 947-6402.
(Don't forget our Fall Rendezvous & Shoot.) For info contact: Doug Riser 314 838-7380 email: douglasriser@sbcglogal.net  Website:  http://www.trappersofstarvedrock.com

2nd Annual Historic Timeline Encampment  March 29 - 30, 2008  Frederick Town, MO. 63645  Camps will include time periods from 1500 to 1880 (Medieval, Colonial, Fur Trade, Civil War and Cowboy eras). Pre registration is required to camp. Directions: From Hwy. 67 & Hwy. 72 Interchange take Hwy. 72E to Courtsquare then one block North to Wanda Priest Park. For more info contact: Fred Manning  573-783-7868 Email: fredm@timelineevent.org or Tim Dane  573-783-8686. Event website: http://www.timelineevent.org


Daniel Boone Home Oregon Trail Days March 29 - 30, 2008  Defiance, MO 63341. This is an interactive event that depicts the great migration. Visit with families that are headed to The Promised Land called Oregon. Find out what it took to leave your home to cross a great "wilderness" for the promise of a new and better life. The event depicts the various aspects of traveling on the Oregon Trail. All ages will enjoy visiting the stations that represent each aspect. Workbooks provided to help guests get the most out of the experience. Located at Daniel Boone Home & Boonesfield Village 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 Phone: 636 798-2005 Fax: 636 798-2914 Web site:  http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/  
 

Strother Freetrappers Spring Rendezvous and Black Powder Shoot April 4 - 6,  2008  Holden MO.  Primitive and modern camping. No water or electric. Traders welcome, no fee. Missouri Off Hand team and individual rifle, pistol, shotgun and smooth bore shoots.  Registration hours: Friday Noon-5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, Sunday 8am-11am. Range Hours: Friday Noon-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Missouri Offhand Team Shoot Team Rifle $10 per member (5 man team). Team Pistol $5 per member (3 man team). Team Shotgun $5 per member (3 man team).
Individual Events: Rifle $10, Pistol $5, Shotgun $5, Smoothbore $5. Youth under 16 shoot free.
Prizes are cash payback. Potluck Dinner Saturday Night- Bring a covered dish. (We do not have trash service so please pack out your own trash.) Directions: The range is located near Holden MO. From Holden go north on Hwy 131 to county road SW200 then west one mile. For Info Call: Tracy Smith 816-250-2434 Email: tsmith@midway.k12.mo.us Website:  http://www.strotherclub.com/

Annual Little Niangua Mountain Man Festival April 9 - 14, 2008  Camdenton, MO.  Mountain men and traders capture the days of the 1840’s as they dress in their 19th century attire and live in genuine tee-pees and canvas tents during the rendezvous.
You can experience a segment of living American history at its very best as these mountain men compete in black powder shoots, tomahawk and knife throwing contests, fire starting and tall tale telling. You can shop Trader’s Row for unique hand-crafted gifts, folk art and artifacts from the past. There is always an array of artisans, story tellers, gunsmiths, re-enactors and blacksmiths to guide you through a journey back in time. You will experience the sights and sounds of a real frontier rendezvous, the smell of campfires and the enchantment of walking in the footsteps of early pioneers. A lifetime of history is captured in this three day event!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FREE ADMISSION.
 Primitive Camp fee is $15.00, firewood, water, and modern bath facilities are provided. With prior approval, demonstrations may have camp fees waived. Check with Ken at Little Niangua, 573-347-2728 for details. This fee allows one 6-point blanket for trading items.
 Traders Fee is $15.00 + plus a donated prize; fee includes camp fee and will be reinvested with the traders for prizes awarded. Camping and Traders Fee's include 1 shooter per camp.
 Shooter information: Fun shoot: open sites only. Walk-In Fees $10.00. Aggregate includes long target, paper, novelty, silhouette, knife, tomahawk, and fire starting.
Stake Shoot Saturday Evening, 5 man Teams, $2.00 per person. Competition Times: Saturday: 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 1pm. No competition registration after 11am Sunday. Prizes will be awarded Sunday at 2pm.
 Event Times: Wednesday thru Saturday, April 9-12 : 9am to 5pm Sunday, April 13th, 9am to 3pm Located just 15 miles northwest of Camdenton, Missouri on the Little Niangua River at the Lake of the Ozarks. From Camdenton, Just head west on HWY 54 towards Macks Creek to J Road. Turn Right on J Road and go 7 miles to Taylor Rd. (JUST ACROSS THE LITTLE NIANGUA BRIDGE) Turn Right on Taylor road and you will run right into our camp store and office. FOR MORE INFO, CALL US TOLL FREE 866-269-1342 OR EMAIL, INFO@GORVCAMPING.COM  Website: http://www.gorvcamping.com/mountainman.htm

Daniel Boone Home Civil War History Event April 26 - 27, 2008 Defiance, MO. "A COMMUNITY PREPARES FOR WAR." The year is 1861 and shots have been fired on Fort Sumter. The nation is now at war. America's army was small and the call went out to all communities for volunteers to take up arms. In Missouri, the question of supporting the Union, or the newly formed Confederacy, was not as easily answered as in other areas of the country. From the first shot, this conflict spilled over into the lives of everyone. Citizens of this quiet community are being called on to leave their families and march into the service. Visitors will have the chance to speak with men and women making difficult decisions and fearing the worst, yet having to go on with the daily activities needed for maintaining and sustaining life.
Located at Daniel Boone Home & Boonesfield Village 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 Phone: 636 798-2005 Fax: 636 798-2914 Web site:  http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/ 


Annual Old Greenville Black Powder Rendezvous April 19 - 20, 2008  Greenville, MO.  At the Greenville Recreation Area 9 am to 5 pm. Step back in time an experience a true living history of the mountain men era. Smell the aroma of gunpowder, or hear the blast of muzzle loaded rifles, pistols or whistling sounds of arrows flying through the air. In addition tantalize your taste buds with bar-b-que, home made root beer or freshly squeezed lemonade, kettle korn, chicken and dumplins, etc. Many traders also participate in this event. It is done in partnership with Crowley's Ridge Black Powder Club. Located 2 miles south of Greenville, just off of Highway 67. For more information call 573 222-8562 or try contacting Devon Scott 573-785-7861 email: info_crbc@yahoo.com or Dale Kemp 573-624-9769 or Cheryl Bridgewater 573-568-3202 email: BridgewatersHaven@hotmail.com

Boones Lick Muzzleloaders Annual Black Powder Shoot April (no update), 2008  New Florence, MO. Located at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds. For information contact: Jerry Shulze (573) 564-3813

Annual Pomme de Terre Rendezvous May 3 & 4, 2008  Hermitage, MO.
1840s mountain men encampment, black powder shoot, old crafts and new exhibits, exhibitions, entertainment and food galore. Directions: From Hermitage, MO Junction of Hwy. 54 and Hwy. 254 go south 3 miles, turn right staying on Hwy. 254, cross dam and turn into Outlet Park area. Follow signs to Rendezvous. Information call 417-282-5845
 

2nd Annual Rockaway Beach Rendezvous  May 16 - 18, 2008  Rockaway Beach, MO. 65740 1840 period campers and traders. Camp fee: $15.00. Water, wood and restrooms. Directions: From Springfield Missouri take MO Hwy 65 South to Hwy 160 East to Rockaway Beach. Look for signs. For more info contact: Junior Estenbaum P.O. Box 553 Rockaway Beach, MO 65740  or call: 417-561-1166

Lewis & Clark Heritage Days May 17 - 18, 2008  St. Charles, MO.  
History comes alive in Frontier Park at this annual event commemorating the arrival in St. Charles of Clark and the Corps of Discovery and Lewis' rendezvous with them. In a large encampment along the Missouri River you'll find numerous time period crafts on display and demonstrations of frontier skills. Vendors offer a variety of foods and beverages prepared as they were 200 years ago. Authentic reenactment of Lewis & Clarks encampment in 1804 prior to embarking on the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase; including a parade with Fife & Drum Corps and church service on Sunday. Walk through encampments; plus weapon demonstrations, boat replicas, museum tours, crafts & foods of 1804, children's games, period music and more. cannons and muskets. Crafters, demonstrators, entertainers, food vendors, and traders portraying the time period of 1750-1812. Civilian and military re-enactors of the time period from the French and Indian War through the War of 1812. Website: http://www.stcharlescity.com/Calender/ or http://www.historicstcharles.com/
For info call: 800-366-2427

 
La Fete 'a Renault: Renaudiere Shoot & Rendezvous  May 17 - 18, 2008  Old Mines, MO.   Located in Washington County, MO on Hwy. 21 just 60 miles South of St. Louis. Spectators welcome - no admission fee.
 Rifle Match: Saturday and Sunday. Includes knife, hawk and fire. Flint or percussion, loaded from pouch. Open sights off hand. Entry Fee: $10 per person per shoot. Trade Gun Match Sunday entry fee $10 per person per match.
 Primitive Archery Shoot Saturday only 10 am to 2 pm. Entry fee $10 per person.
Primitive attire required for all participants. Primitive camping on St. Joachim grounds, $10 camp fee or $25 trader fee. Some firewood and water available. For more information contact: Rick & Mary Riff  Rt. 3, Box 7357; Potosi, Mo. 63664  (573) 438-7712, Dick & Tammy Juliette  Rt. 1, Box 1108 Cadet, Mo. 63630  (573) 438-5350 or (573) 438-3874 and Andy & Bonnie Daugherty (636) 586-6548.

Finley River Rendezvous  June 14 - 15, 2008.  Ozark, MO 65721. This is the Delaware Trace Free Trappers sponsored event. Location: Ozark City Park  Ozark, Missouri 65721 Event Detail: This is a pre-1840s Rendezvous in the Ozark City Park along side the Finley River.   Free admission to the public. Friday & Sat. 9 am till sundown. Sunday 9 am till 2 pm. Please join us for fun, food, and games for all ages! Camp fee: $15 - Traders fee: $15 plus a blanket prize. Wood, water and toilets. A non-shooting event.  Contact: Robert Gean 417 725-3562,  Scott VanKirk 417-581-1360,  Kenneth "TAZ" Wheeler 417 725-3562 Email: BigDTaz@sbcglobal.net 

Barren Fork Territorial Rendezvous  Aug. 27 - Sept. 7, 2008  Gainesville, MO.  This is a pre-1840s event. Camp fee: $20 ( inc. range use) Traders fee: $25 + $15 prize. Water and out houses available. Shooting events are NMLRA rules. Traditional flint or precussion firearms shooting patched round ball. Directions to event: Hwy. 5 about 20 miles south of Ava or about 6 miles north of Gainesville. Take County Rd. 831 west, it is 3.6 miles to the camp. Turn left through gate just after you cross the creek. What for signs. For more information call: Bob Roach 417-457-6248 Email: roachw@fidnet.com or Jennifer Johnson 417-294-1175 Email: ridgeruner@getgoin.net  Range Coordinators: Joe Hollingshad 417-261-2474 or Phil Busicco 417-948-2808. Website: http://www.talking-bear.com/barren07.htm

(Below Event Has Been Updated With Date & Contact Changes)
St. Joe Rendezvous Sept. 6 - 7, 2008  St. Joe State Park near Farmington, MO. Sponsored by St. Francis River Black Powder Club. Historic Recreation of Life During the 18th and Early 19th Centuries. Come to the rendezvous at St. Joe State Park, a recreation of early America representing 1750-1840. Experience living history at it's best, with the sounds of music and laughter, the smells o good food and campfires, and the colorful sights of a frontier celebration. Wood - Water - Restrooms - Bathhouse - Pets Allowed.  Primitive Bow Shoot Sat. and Sunday. Rifle and Smoothbore Match Saturday & Sunday (Includes knife, hawk, and fire start. Pistol Match Sunday only. This event is annual and always on the weekend following Labor Day. For info contact: Kathy Werley 573-330-4505 email: kathywerley@yahoo.com  , Robert Simmons 573-760-9033 or William Burgess email: wdburgess@prodigy.net Directions: From St. Louis: Take Hwy. 55 south to Hwy. 67 South. Then South on 67 to Hwy. W at Farmington. Go West on W about 1/4 mile to Bray Road. Follow signs to St. Joe State Park.

Osage River Mountain Man Festival (Bagnell Dam-New Site) Sept. 18 - 21, 2008  Osage Beach, MO. (Lake of the Ozarks, MO)
Living history-1840s re-enactment, black powder shoots, tomahawk/knife throwing, fire starting competitions, artisans, storytellers, gunsmiths. Shop Trader's Row for unique and authentic gifts.
Hi, This is Jesse The booshway of this event. I have told many of you over the years, "Don't believe anything new about this event until you hear it from me." Well, here it is. The Bagnell Dam rendezvous is moving for 2008. We will be moving a few miles down river, D road to the Cry Baby Campground. This should be an excellent move. Starting in Feb. you should be able to find a link to a map for the new site at the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce website. Hope to see you there. For Details Call 800-451-4117 or Jesse Martin 417-844-7916  Event Website: http://lakeareachamber.com/events/


Homestead Days Festival  Sept. (no update), 2008  Ash Grove, MO.  Nathan Boone Homestead Site.
Living history of the 1840's. For more information call: 417-751-3266


Living History Re-enactors Fall Encampment and Shoot  Sept 20 - 21, 2008  St. Louis, MO.  Columbia Bottom Conservation Area 801 Strodtman Rd. St. Louis, MO 63138. We moved last year to our new location at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area on the South Bank of the Missouri River at the Confluence to the Mississippi River. Spend the weekend on 4,000 acres of property owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation. A wildlife area with wetlands loaded with game just as the earlier settlers would have enjoyed. Walk in the footsteps of the Spanish Fort “Fort Don Carlos” (1767-1780) located on the south-side of the mouth of the Missouri River. It was officially known as Fort Don Carlos el Senor Principe de Asturias, and it was an 80-foot square palisade with four bastions. Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation Education and Visitor Center. Hike the trails thru the property. View the confluence of these two great rivers on a viewing platform built for all to enjoy. Or just sit back and enjoy the fall colors and smell the smoke from the campfires. This is a pre-1840 period encampment. No camp fee or trader fee, donations appreciated.  Straw / Water / Firewood provided. Competition shoot on Sat. only which requires bringing a $15 blanket prize or purchase one from vendor at event.  Directions: Take exit 34 off of HWY 270, Head north for 3 miles, make a right turn into the MDC main entrance and follow the paved road 4.5 miles to the Confluence Point. For info contact: Joe Mele @ 314-837-5656 or e-mail: josephlmele@yahoo.com  Website: www.livhis.org/ 

Daniel Boone Home Annual "Pioneer Days" Sept. 20 - 21, 2008  Defiance, MO.   Located at Daniel Boone Home & Boonesfield Village 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 Phone: 636 798-2005 Fax: 636 798-2914 A Pre-1840 Living History Encampment and Folkways Festival. Gather in the beautiful Femme Osage Valley to experience life on the Missouri Frontier. Black Powder Shoot, Artisans, Music and a good old fashioned Rendezvous. Website: http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/

Annual "Walk Back In Time" Historical Timeline. Sept. 26 - 28, 2008.  Mexico, MO 65265.  This historical timeline surrounds the 1857 Graceland mansion. It is a reverse timeline, 7 camps, that cover centuries of US history: 2008 Iraq - 1940s WWII - 1898 Span Am - 1880s Wild West - 1860s Civil War - 1830s Mountain Man - 1770s Colonial/Native American. Reenactments of WWII, Civil War and the Wild West. There will be battle reenactments both Saturday and Sunday. Friday the 26th is School Day. Candlelight Tours Saturday Night.
Free Admission to visitors, No Vendors charge (totally voluntary donation from vendors will be requested) Vendors MUST call or email for approval since space is limited. Location: Audrain Historical Society, 501 Muldrow, Mexico, MO 65265. Contact 573-581-3910 or email cherokeenorth1811@yahoo.com. Website: www.audrain.org Contact us for updates.

Lucky Clover Annual Rendezvous Sept. 27 - 28, 2008  Cuba, MO.  Lucky Clover Campground Cuba, MO. Step back in time and enjoy with use a pre-1840 rendezvous. Complete with shooting match, hawk and knife throwing events. Registration is required of all camps. Water and some firewood will be available on site. Ice and other supplies are available at the camp ground office/store. RASCAL’S Camp Kitchen available for food and drinks. Set up after 8:00 a.m. Friday September 26th. Primitive camp fee will be $15. A shooter prize is requested from all trade blankets and traders. Early set up will be charged additional $7.50 each night prior to Friday. Competition shoot is open to all. A $10.00 entry fee is required. 1st & 2nd place prizes will be awarded along with blanket prizes for other top scores. Open to the public.  Directions: Take I-44 to Cuba, MO. Turn South on Hwy. 19 and go approximately 3 miles to turnoff to the right before the bridge. Follow signs to Lucky Clover. For info contact: Marvin Pruett: email mpruett@fidnet.com  or call 573 259-9597. For modern camping reservations call Lucky Clover Campground at  888 404-9154.

The Trappers of Starved Rock Fall Rendezvous Oct. 4 - 5, 2008 (date not confirmed) St. Louis, MO.  Located at Sioux Passage Park, North St. Louis Co. (Just northwest of Florissant, MO)  Period shooters, Crafts persons, Merchants,
Traders & Campers. For information contact:    Tom Stovall  6433 Kathy Drive High Ridge, MO 63049 Phone: 636-376-4707 Email: tshikemore@sbcglobal.net   Website: http://www.trappersofstarvedrock.com/
 

Strother Free Trappers Fall Rendezvous and Black Powder Shoot  Oct. 3 - 5, 2008  Holden, MO.  Primitive and Modern Camping. Bring your own water (NO ELECTRICITY). Traders Welcome-No Fee for Traders. Registration hours: Friday Noon-5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, Sunday 8am-11am. Range Hours: Friday Noon-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Individual Events: Rifle $10, Pistol $5, Shotgun $5, Smoothbore $5 (Package of the above events $20), Youth under 16 shoot free. Primitive Archery Shoot After the Range Closes. Prizes will be awarded Sunday afternoon. Pot Luck Sat. Night. Bring a covered dish. Meat will be provided.  Directions: The range is located near Holden MO. From Holden go north on Hwy 131 to county road SW200 then west one mile. Website:  http://www.strotherclub.com/

Huntsdale Rendezvous & River Festival Oct. 4 - 5, 2008  Huntsdale, MO.
 Rendezvous of Lewis and Clark enthusiasts & re-enactors. Our time period is Lewis & Clark and or from 1790 to the 1840, black powder only. All lodges and clothing must be from this time period or at least very close. Demonstration is encouraged. No blue jeans, Taos, modern footwear and ball caps will be allowed. Primitive Camping on the Missouri River at Katfish Katy's Camp Huntsdale, MO. Access to water, bathrooms & hot showers. Some wood will be supplied for Free! - Ice available for purchase from the Camp Store & Camp Hosts. Demonstrators camp for FREE / Blanket Traders $12.00 / Large Tent Traders $ 24.00 (weekend) Spaces in the primitive camp area is on a first reserved basis. So reserve early and get the spot you want. Black powder shoot & axe throwing events. Event Times: Sat 10am to 5pm - Sunday 10am to 3pm. For event info contact: Ana Lopez  8791 West Sarr Street  Columbia, MO 65203 or phone: (573)-443-1426  email: cdph@tranquility.net  Website:  http://www.huntsdalemo.com/

Crowley's Ridge Black Powder Club Rendezvous Oct. 4 - 5, 2008  Bloomfield, MO.  63825
Pre-1840 rendezvous. No modern camping. Primitive dress required. Shoots: Rifle, Trade Gun & Smoothbore comp. & Primitive Bow comp. Water and wood available. Early Setup Date: 10/03/2008 Early setup at noon on Friday. All pets must be on leash!
Location: Across from Stars and Stripes Museum 1.5 miles South of Bloomfield, MO on HWY 25 Bloomfield, Missouri 63825 For more info contact: Dale Kemp 573-624-9769 
 

Bull's Eye Rendezvous  Oct. 11 - 12, 2008 ( date not confirmed)  Desoto, MO. Directions: Hwy 21 south through Hillsboro continue south through Desoto past Hwy H&N approx. 4.7mi to 2nd Vineland Rd then look for signs. This is a pre 1840's Rendezvous. Includes shooting match with rifle and smoothbore. For more information contact: Merrick Mobeler or Jeff Olms at 1-800-423-3204  Camp fee: $10 registers one shooter. No fee for trade blankets or trade tents other than camp fees. No water, Some wood provided, pets must be kept on leash. Smooth Bore and Rifle matches shot on the same course. Both days. No reentry. Off hand, open sights, NO OPTICS. Some timed targets, Mini Seneca run, knife/Hawk, Primitive Bow shoot, Fire start, Best primitive camp award.

La Charrette Rendezvous  October 18 & 19, 2008 ( Event Not Confirmed)  Marthasville, MO. Coincides with Marthasville's Heritage Days festival. Located in Wessel Park (next to baseball field just off Hwy. 47). Primitive camping with wood, water and port a potties furnished for $10.00 fee (Set-up Thurs. or Fri. before). Will have Rifled Muzzleloader Shoots (.69 cal. and under) Sat. 9-4 & Sun. 9- 3. Will also have Hawk, Knife and Fire Starting events. For more information contact: Joe Tesson 636 456-2286 or Bob Hepperman  636 327-6963.
Website: http://www.marthasvillemo.com/

Deutsch Country Days Oct. 18 & 19, 2008, Marthasville, MO. (Always on the 3rd Weekend in Oct.)   Held at the Lexenhaus Farm, 5437 Hwy. O, Marthasville, MO. A living history weekend featuring the folkways & skills of the early Germans in MO. Set in a re-creation of a early 1800s village community. Includes pre-1840s fur trappers, frontier folk and black powder rifle shooting demonstrations. Join us and enjoy visiting, chatting, taking pictures, eating delicious foods and experiencing a piece of our early history. Large free parking area on opposite side of Hwy. O and shuttles run to pick up visitors. Directions: Take Hwy. 47 North from Washington, MO or South from Warrenton, MO to Marthasville, MO. Turn North (left from Warrenton or right from Washington) onto Hwy. O (right across road from Chic Lumber store). Take Hwy O till you start entering the woods and what for signs. There is an admission charge. Profits given to various organizations. Save on admission by getting advance tickets early. For information call: 636-433-5669.  Website: http://deutschcountrydays.org/

Daniel Boone Home "Halloween: Ghosts From the Past" October 25th. Halloween has always been a favorite for children of all ages. Storytellers populate Boonesfield Village and share tales of ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and all of those unexplained things that go bump in the night. This event is designed as a kids friendly program but does offer true stories of experiences that are hard to explain. Location: Daniel Boone Home 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 Phone: 636 798-2005 Website: http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/

Daniel Boone Home "Annual Candlelight Tour" Dec. 5 & 6 and Dec. 12 & 13, 2008 Defiance, MO. Nineteenth Century Holiday Celebration. Period decorations, candles and bonfires set the mood for this enchanting kick-off to the holiday season. More than a dozen buildings are decorated in 19th century fashion and are illuminated with thousands of candles, lanterns, bonfires and starlight. Period music will echo through the valley offering a simpler, more delightful holiday experience. Location: Daniel Boone Home 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 Phone: 636 798-2005 Website: http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/
 

Historical Fort Osage: Sibley, MO.   This reconstructed historic Fort, overlooking the Missouri River, is portrayed as it was in 1812. It served as one of the first U.S. outposts in the Louisiana Purchase. The garrison established U.S. presence in the territory, while the factory employees engaged the Osage in trade. The story of this important guardian of the frontier is told through museum exhibits at the Visitor's Center and a living history program at the Fort. Fort Osage is located at Sibley, Missouri on the Missouri River, 14 miles northeast of Independence. From Kansas City take 24 Highway east to Buckner, Missouri. Turn north at Sibley Street (BB Hwy.) and travel 2-3 miles, watching carefully for directional signs. Drive through Sibley following the signs to Fort Osage.  105 Osage St. Sibley, MO 64088 phone: 816-650-5737 Hours of Operation: Mar 1 - Nov 15, Tue. - Sun., 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Nov 16 - Feb 28, Sat. & Sun., 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 
Website:  http://www.historicfortosage.com/ 
 

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