History Highlights Tour: Tour with the Director!

Shawnee Town 1929 offers a unique guided experience through a preserved 1920s Kansas community, led by the site's director. Visitors walk through authentic buildings and learn about daily life, commerce, and culture during this fascinating period of American history. The director brings personal expertise and storytelling that bring the era to life in ways typical museum placards can't. Kids gain hands-on perspective on how families lived, worked, and played nearly a century ago—a tangible history lesson that makes the past feel real and relatable.