Step back in time and experience the lives of the men and women who secured the American frontier at the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark. Built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition, Fort Osage served a dual roles as both a military garrison and a trade center. Today, authentically attired historical interpreters take visitors on a journey through Fort Osage’s past. Visitors will enjoy breathtaking views of the reconstructed historic site that overlooks the Missouri River as they learn about the daily life of military, civilian and Native American populations at Fort Osage and explore museum exhibits at the Fort Osage Education Center.
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