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Shoal Creek Living History Museum

A 19th-century village museum featuring over 20 historic buildings, interpreters in period attire, and live demonstrations of pioneer life.

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One of the most unique aspects of Kansas City and the surrounding areas is the amount of operational living history museums. Many pay homage to the way life was in the 19th century with wooden carriages and all. Visit Shoal Creek for one of the biggest portrayals of pioneer life. Shoal Creek sits on 80 acres of the 1,000 acre Hodge Park and includes exhibits such as historic log cabin homes, a church, and even actors in full colonial costume showing what life was like before the industrial revolution.

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Shoal Creek Living History Museum Guides

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