Shawnee Town 1929

Address
11501 W. 57th St.
Shawnee,KansasUnited States Get Directions
Phone 913.248.2360
Website http://www.shawneetown.org/

Shawnee Town 1929 is currently undergoing an expansion that will allow visitors to experience a typical day in and around the 1920s farm community of Shawnee, Kansas, through authentic collections, exhibits, programs and events. We look forward to your participation in one of the many new and exciting programs Shawnee Town 1929 has to offer.

Shawnee Town 1929 is an active living history museum, where visitors of all ages learn what it was like to live in Shawnee, Kansas in 1929. Engaging and thoughtful tours, exhibits and programs will allow visitors to experience a typical day in and around the farm town of Shawnee in 1929.

At Shawnee Town 1929, we believe an understanding of the past enriches our lives today. We invite visitors to experience a typical day in and around the farm community of Shawnee, Kansas in the 1920’s. Visitors have a tangible and relevant historical experience through actively participating in it.

Accessibility Notes:Call for accessibility details.

Categories: $ (Under $40 for 4), Accessible:yes, Going Places, Historic Sites & Museums, Johnson County, Museums'

Events at this venue

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  • History Highlights Tour: Technology in 1920s America

    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    Explore unique stories of American life in a 1920s Kansas town with our special History Highlights Tour Series. Explore unique stories of American life in a 1920s Kansas town with […]

  • Reading to the Rooster

    Reading to the Rooster
    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    FREE ADMISSION every Wednesday morning this month! Read to the Roosters with your kids, get library goody bags, and tour the museum's town and farm. BONUS THIS WEEK ONLY: visit […]

  • Explore Our Stories: Free Museum Days with Your Library Card

    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    In conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we’re celebrating the rich cultural heritage that shapes our nation – past, present and future. During this commemorative […]

  • Reading to the Rooster

    Reading to the Rooster
    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    FREE ADMISSION every Wednesday morning this month! Read to the Roosters with your kids, get library goody bags, and tour the museum's town and farm. BONUS THIS WEEK ONLY: visit […]

  • The Roaring 20s: Life in Small Town America

    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    History Highlights Tour Explore unique stories of American life in a 1920s Kansas town with our special History Highlights Tour Series! Each Saturday tour includes special featured stories and a […]

  • Time Travelers: Life on a Truck Farm

    Time Travelers: Life on a Truck Farm
    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    Step back in time and experience life in 1929 at Shawnee Town’s Time Travelers Summer Series. Families are invited to explore interactive programs featuring hands-on activities at the historic truck farm and recreated downtown. Enjoy returning favorites like farmstead laundry and grocery shopping, along with special themed activities that change throughout the summer. Each visit […]

  • History Highlights Tour: Inventing the American Road Trip

    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    Explore the rise of America’s Favorite Vacation, as new inventions like the automobile, paved roads, gas stations, National Parks, and more encouraged families hit the road! Each tour includes special featured stories and a custom guided route led by our professional museum staff, who get to highlight their favorite facts and collections around our town […]

  • Inventing the American Road Trip

    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    June 13 10AM-11:30AM Explore the rise of America’s Favorite Vacation, as new inventions like the automobile, paved roads, gas stations, National Parks, and more encouraged families hit the road! Each tour includes special featured stories and a custom guided route led by our professional museum staff, who get to highlight their favorite facts and collections […]

  • Homeschool Day

    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    Bring your students out for the ultimate Field Trip, with history and science activities in our 1920s Downtown and Farmstead!  Featuring Mad Science demos, barnyard animals, woodfire cooking, dancing, typewriters, […]

  • Shawnee Great Grillers BBQ & Brews

    Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas, United States

    Live music, BBQ trucks, beer tent, grilling competition, awards and kid fun zone. Fun for all! ShawneeGreatGrillers.com