JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 12, 2023 – Step back in time Saturday, May 20, at Big Oak Tree State Park’s spring Living History Day. Listen to reenactors as they take you back into Missouri’s past. Explore demonstrations of historical crafts including wool spinning, woodworking, flint knapping and more. Listen to old-time music from the Whitewater Bluegrass Band.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Food vendors, such as Up in Smoke BBQ, will be on site. All activities will take place in the park’s day-use area.
For more information, visit the park’s Facebook page or call the park office at 573-649-3149. Big Oak Tree State Park is located at 13640 S. Highway 102, East Prairie.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.