Skills Workshops

We welcome information about skills workshops open to ALHFAM members, living history professionals, and/or the general public for listing on the Skills Workshops page.  Workshops can be on any subject relating to historic trades and skills, professional museum skills, living history interpretation skills, as well as similar hands-on learning opportunities. The workshops may be part of a larger local, regional, national or international conference. 

The subject matter must be of interest to ALHFAM members and the organization or individual hosting the workshop must be an individual, institutional or business member of ALHFAM.  Workshops that do not meet these criteria will not be posted, and ALHFAM reserves the right to decline to post information. 

To have your workshop listed, please send the following information to webmaster@alhfam.org:

  • Workshop Subject/Title
  • Brief Workshop Description
  • Date(s) / Time(s)
  • Price 
  • Location (including full address)
  • Website address for registration information (registration itself can be available either online or via regular mail)
  • Contact information, including phone number

Skills Training opportunities that are not date specific are listed below the calendar. 

Upcoming events

  • School of the Soldier

    • 23 May 2026
    • Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

    School of the Soldier

    Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
    107 Osage St., Sibley MO 64088

    Cost: $25

    Attention! Fall in and experience life in the US Army in 1812 as you learn the military drill and manual of arms that soldiers would practice every single day. Then cover your ears and enjoy demonstrations of military weapons and tactics of the time period.

    Learn more:
    https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Fort-Osage

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  • Victorian Hair Art at Missouri Town

    • 06 Jun 2026
    • Missouri Town Living History Museum

    Victorian Hair Art at Missouri Town

    Missouri Town Living History Museum
    8010 E. Park Rd., Lee's Summit MO 64064

    Cost: $25

    During the Victorian era, it was popular to create keepsakes such as wreaths and jewelry from hair. Come and learn more about this unique craft and the customs surrounding it. You will have an opportunity to make a keepsake for yourself. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.

    Learn More: 
    https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Missouri-Town-Living-History-Museum

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  • Leatherworking at Fort Osage

    • 27 Jun 2026
    • Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

    Leatherworking at Fort Osage

    Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
    107 Osage St., Sibley MO 64088

    Cost: $25

    Enjoy the rich and ancient art of working with leather. Make and take home a pouch inspired by a 19th century original. In this class you will learn saddle stitch, dying, and riveting.

    Learn more:
    https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Fort-Osage

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  • Paper Marbling & Quill Writing at Fort Osage

    • 25 Jul 2026
    • Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

    Paper Marbling & Quill Writing at Fort Osage

    Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
    107 Osage St., Sibley MO 64088

    Cost: $25

    The art of paper marbling dates back to the 12th century in Japan and China and expanded into Europe in the 1600s, making its way to America by the 1800s. Most marbling was made for decorative bookbinding, stationary, and boxes. Participants will create their own marbled paper and turn it into a notebook, which they can take home. After your notebook is created, the instructor will teach how to mix ink, demonstrate the proper form of writing with a quill, and learn how to trim the end to keep its shape.

    Learn more:
    https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Fort-Osage

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  • Embroidery at Missouri Town

    • 08 Aug 2026
    • Missouri Town Living History Museum

    Embroidery at Missouri Town

    Missouri Town Living History Museum
    8010 E. Park Rd., Lee's Summit MO 64064

    Cost: $25

    Our Living History Interpreters will teach you basic stitches historic embroidery. During our workshop you will make an embroidered sampler inspired by a historic pattern for you to take home. Learn the art of mid-1800s embroidery! Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.

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    https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Missouri-Town-Living-History-Museum

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  • Regency Ball at Fort Osage

    • 19 Sep 2026
    • Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

    Regency Ball at Fort Osage

    Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
    107 Osage St., Sibley MO 64088

    Cost: $35

    You are cordially invited to join us for a ball at Fort Osage! Festivities will include period English country dancing under the open sky and light refreshments. Experience dancing is helpful but not necessary. The entertainment begins at 5:00 PM. Size is limited and tickets are required.

    Learn more:
    https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Fort-Osage

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  • Candle Making at Fort Osage

    • 24 Oct 2026
    • Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

    Candle Making at Fort Osage

    Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
    107 Osage St., Sibley MO 64088

    Cost: $25

    Step back in time and discover the art of candle making as it was practiced on the early American frontier. Join us at Fort Osage National Historical Landmark for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how settlers and soldiers crafted their own sources of light using simple, time-honored techniques.

    Learn more:

    https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Fort-Osage

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  • Historic Baking at Missouri Town

    • 14 Nov 2026
    • Missouri Town Living History Museum

    Historic Baking at Missouri Town

    Missouri Town Living History Museum
    8010 E. Park Rd., Lee's Summit MO 64064

    Cost: $25

    Join us for our hearth baking workshop and learn how baking was done in the mid-19th century. You will be using simple historic recipes. Not only will you enjoy the delicious smell of baking, but you will also have the opportunity to taste what you baked. Period clothing is encouraged, but not necessary. All clothing should be made of natural fibers, as there will be open fires. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.

    Learn more:
    https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Missouri-Town-Living-History-Museum

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