Come down to the Historic Independence Square and party like it's 1843 with us!
2018 marks the 175th Anniversary of the Great Migration on the Oregon Trail when the largest emigrant train to date left Independence. Party Like it's 1843 is a 3 day celebration of those pioneers.

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 18th 6:30PM-9PM Westward Ho! Down

Saturday, May 19th 10:00AM-4:00PM Live Action Oregon Trail Game

Saturday, May 19th 10:00AM-4:00PM 1843 Lexington Avenue

Saturday, May 19th 10:30AM- 4:30PM Oregon Trail Lecture Series

Saturday, May 19th 5:30PM Pioneer Fashion Show

Sunday, May 20th 2:00PM Sounds from the Oregon Trail