Welcome to the old farmhouse!
Discover a home that began as a single-room log cabin.
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Enjoy the beautiful acres of preserved farmland, walk the trail to the historic Big Shoal Cemetery and look for wildlife along the way.
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Explore local history with new exhibits each season or see what's growing in the heirloom garden.
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Take home sunflowers, pumpkins and sweet corn each seasonally grown on site or visit the museum's store for local gifts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Calendar of Events
Walk n' Wag
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Fee: $25 early registration, $35 day of walkers
Registration Required - Opens March 18
Civil War Spring Muster
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free Public Event
CornSense
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Free Public Event
Afternoon Tea
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $25
Registration Required - Opens April 1
Mid-Continent Public Library Storytime at the Farm
Date: Wednesday, June 5
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Free Public Event
Big Shoal Vintage Auto Show
Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free Public Event
Yoga on the Farm - Summer Session
Date: Saturdays, June 8 - July 27
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Fee: $40
Registration Required - Opens April 8
Mad Science: Take Root and Sprout
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $35
Registration Required - Opens May 6
Children's Garden Day
Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Free Public Event
Mad Science: Nature
Date: Wednesday, July 24
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $35
Registration Required - Opens May 6
Mid-Continent Public Library Storytime at the Farm
Date: Wednesday, July 31
Time: 10:00 am
Free Public Event
Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free Public Event
Atkins-Johnson Sunflower Run/Walk 5K
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Fee: $35 in advance, $40 day of Registration Required
Yoga on the Farm - Fall Session
Date: Saturdays, August 31 - October 5
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Fee: $30 Registration Required - Opens April 8
Big Shoal Farm Pumpkin Field Festival
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Public Event
Pickin' on the Front Porch
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Free Public Event
Big Shoal Country Fair
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Public Event, $10 tickets to Kids Zone
Big Shoal Cemetery Tours
Date: Saturday, October 19
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $15
Registration Required - Opens September 9
Photos and Cookies with
Santa and Mrs. Claus
Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $10
Holiday Nights
Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free Public Event
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CONTACT US
Museum Location:
4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd
Gladstone, MO 64119
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Mailing Address:
6901 N. Holmes
Gladstone, MO 64118
Office Tel: 816-423-4107
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