SNAPSHOTS OF AMERICA 250: A Walk–Through History Weekend!
Schedule
Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
11600 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203, United States | Shawnee, KS
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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a once–in–a–lifetime weekend event Saturday and Sunday, May 2 – 3 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Shawnee Town 1929 Museum! Located just 10 miles outside downtown Kansas City, visitors can explore 250 years of America’s History as they walk through “snapshots in time” across the museum park. Visit scenes from the American Revolution and the earliest Kansas settlers on up to the Vietnam War.
Talk with expert historians from across the region - they are excited to tell you their unique stories about the nation’s origins, and the different people and experiences that make us who we are! PLUS enjoy special actor performances and featured talks in our Chapel event space! (see schedule below).
ADMISSION IS FREE with “goodwill donations encouraged” at the gate! All donations go to the Friends of Shawnee Town!
**Visitors are encouraged to dress up in their favorite decade!**
FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
Enjoy your morning coffee (regular or Irish!), Bloody Mary's, and brews available to purchase from the Irish-American Club! Fresh grilled hot dogs and brats will also be available from Scotty C's!
FEATURED ACTIVITIES:
Revolutionary War Camp
Revolutionary War Flags
Patriot Spy Codes & Ciphers
War of 1812 Camp
Frontier Travelers
Campfire Cooking
Bleeding Kansas
Voting Rights & Kansas Statehood
Buffalo Soldiers, Alexander/Madison Chapter
Civil War: Union and Confederate soldiers
Spanish-American War
Historic Weapons Demonstrations
Ida B. Wells
Women's Suffragists
World War I Military & Medical
Bessie Coleman & Early Flight
Louise Kimbro & Gold Star Mothers
1920s-1930s Town Life
Early Automobiles
Blacksmithing
Truck Farm Life
Farm Petting Zoo
History of Herbs, Medicine, & Gardens
World War II Military & Vehicles
Segregation in Schools
Vietnam War Vehicles
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE - SATURDAY
11:00am Bleeding Kansas Play (pre-Civil War) – Lecompton Reenactors
12:00pm History of The Buffalo Soldiers – Alexander/Madison KC Chapter
1:00pm Louise Kimbro & Gold Star Mothers – Karen E. Griffin
2:00pm Bleeding Kansas Play (pre-Civil War) – Lecompton Reenactors
3:00pm History of The Buffalo Soldiers – Alexander/Madison KC Chapter
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE - SUNDAY
12:00pm Aviator Bessie Coleman – Karen E. Griffin
2:00pm Lieutenant Patrick Minor, 1st Kansas Colored Infantry – John Anderson
3:00pm Equal Rights Activist Ida B. Wells – Karen E. Griffin
**Event is rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, some activities may be moved indoors or canceled.**
***For scheduled performances, please allow ample time to walk to the Chapel space in the museum park before the scheduled start time!***
Visit www.ShawneeTown.org for more information on planning your visit!
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