Spring Homeschool Days
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm 1200 Kansas City Rd., Olathe, Kansas
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Registration is open for Spring Homeschool Days Thursday, April 22, and Friday, April 23.
- The theme is Occupations: 1860s Style! Explore 19th century occupations! Learn to break stone like a mason, sew like a seamstress, and dig a well like a.........digger! Collect trading cards of real 19th century Olathe tradespeople.
- *Activities: visiting the 1865 Mahaffie House, cookstove and blacksmith demonstrations, playing 1860s games, and visiting exhibits in the Agricultural Heritage Livestock Barn and the Heritage Center.
- Two Sessions: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each session limited to 125 participants.
- Cost is $5/student, ages 5-17, ages 4 & under and accompanying adults are admitted free. One stagecoach ride included in the student fee. Adults are $2/stagecoach ride.
- Families are invited to enjoy activities at their own pace. You can visit each station at your leisure during the open house format during your registered time.
- Mahaffie staff and volunteers are dressed in 1860s clothing at each activity.
- Park in the Heritage Center lot, pay your admission and pick up your map when you arrive.
- You are welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy at the picnic shelter on the grounds after you are finished with your session.
- Plan to visit the Heritage Center Mahaffie Market. This gift shop offers many family friendly items.
- Registration required and each session limited to 125 students. This registration allows payment the day of your program.
- Pay in advance for Thursday, April 22 morning session.
- Pay in advance for Thursday, April 22 afternoon session.
- Pay in advance for Friday, April 23 morning session.
- Pay in advance for Friday, April 23 afternoon session.
- Mark your calendars for Fall Homeschool Days Thursday, September 2 & Friday, September 3. Theme TBA.
*All activities subject to change. Per Executive Order No. 20-52, Mahaffie will require masks to be worn when visiting.
Additional questions? Call Mahaffie: 913-971-5111