Shoal Creek Living History Museum

08/25/2026

Volunteers needed😊

08/23/2026

Shoal Creek Living History Museum 1866 Pioneer Day Event Today!

08/18/2026

Skits are at 11:00AM and 12:30PM
This Saturday, August 22nd.

08/17/2026

Pioneer Day Event Saturday August 22nd
10:00am to 2:00pm
Rain or Shine
Admission: Adults and children ages 10 and older- $10.00
Children ages 3 to 9- $5.00
Children ages 2 and under free
Come explore the Village of Shoal Creek as we bring it to life:
*Artisans will be demonstrating their skills
*Building will be open for viewing with a few open for entering
*We will have skits relating to events that happened in 1866
*Period games for all ages
*The Mercantile will be open for selling goods and drinks

Shoal Creek Living History Museum
Located in Hodge Park - Kansas City, MO
Operated by Shoal Creek Association
Completely Volunteer Group
not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) Organization

08/14/2026

Wonderful Church Event at Shoal Creek Video.

The Liberty Missouri Stake's Pioneer Day 2026 - See how the stake c...

08/14/2026

**For those who are concerned, please read the following about AI & History at Shoal Creek ❤️**

We have received a couple of comments with concerns regarding our recent use of AI-enhanced historical imagery, so we thought this would be a good opportunity to clarify what we are—and are not—doing.

First and foremost, Shoal Creek Living History Museum is committed to preserving, researching, and sharing accurate history. That commitment has not changed, and it never will.

When we use AI to enhance a photograph, we are NOT attempting to rewrite history, create historical events that never happened, or replace documented facts with something fictional. We are taking an existing image and using modern technology to enhance its visual presentation—much like the restoration and enhancement techniques that have been used with photographs and other historical materials for many years.

Artificial intelligence may seem like a brand-new concept, but its foundations actually reach back to the 1950s. Like many technologies, AI has developed tremendously over the decades and is now capable of doing things that would have seemed impossible not long ago.

We absolutely recognize that AI can be misused, and we believe there are legitimate concerns about its responsible use. But technology itself is neither the history nor the story—it is simply a tool.

And there are many wonderful ways technology can help us preserve, interpret, educate, and connect people with the past.

For us, an AI-enhanced photograph is a way to help bring history to life—NOT change the history itself.

We will continue to clearly identify enhanced or digitally altered imagery so that our visitors know what they are seeing.

When we share documented history, we will continue to rely on research, historical records, and the evidence available to us.

Our goal is simple:
Preserve the past. Educate the present. Inspire the future.

We hope you'll continue to explore, question, learn, and most importantly, come experience Shoal Creek's history for yourself. ❤️

**History doesn't change because we use new tools to help tell its story.**

On a final note, we will not tolerate abusive or hateful language on our FB page.
If you have questions or concerns, message or email us. We will address very quickly.
If we receive any of the above, on our page, you could be removed and further reported.

08/12/2026

A wonderful painting reminiscent of George Bingham's genre style.
**this is AI enhancement of an actual photo taken at Shoal Creek Living History Museum.

Quick History of George Bingham:
George Caleb Bingham was specifically known for genre painting—scenes of ordinary Missouri/frontier life and people interacting in everyday settings. His work includes groups of people talking, political gatherings, leisure, river life, and community scenes.
Bingham wasn't limited to landscapes or river scenes. "Country Politician", for example, depicts an everyday social/political gathering, with people engaged in conversation and activity.

08/12/2026

Looking for Reenactors interested in volunteering during events at Shoal Creek Living History Museum!

If you have an interest in Missouri history and would like to have a great time interacting with others, then we want you!

Shoal creek, Missouri is nestled quietly on 80 acres near Liberty, Missouri with 16 buildings dating from 1807-1885.

Please go to the shoal creek webpage at:
ShoalCreekLivingHistoryMuseum.com

and fill out the volunteer document then send to our email at:
[email protected]

07/30/2026

Arnold Home 1830 - Shoal Creek Living History Museum

Built in 1830 by Garrard Arnold and know as "The Cedars" because of the beautiful cedars that grew near the house.
Moved to Shoal Creek in 1976 from Claycomo, Missouri. It is log underneath clapboard siding. It was located on Thornton's Mill Creek near Maple Park in Claycomo. The home remained in the Arnold Family until 1907. The Cedars was weather boarded over logs from neighboring walnut trees and covered with split shingles. The home was so well build, there was very little repair for over 75 years. Garrard was born in 1796 in Kentucky. He married Mary Harrison in 1825 and had five children. The Arnold's were in Clay County by 1828 when Garrard purchased land here in Clay County. Originally the house was a simple one-room log structure. Sometime after that, the roof was raised and a second-floor room was added with two large dormer windows. Due to the size of the family, there was an addition built on the back. It was removed at the time it was donated to Shoal Creek.