Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm will honor the 150th anniversary of the Civil War

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm will honor the 150th anniversary of the Civil War on Thursday June 9th from 6-8 pm with a free Family Fun Night

Visitors can participate in a Civil War march and drill, learn about artillery and life in a Civil War camp and try their hand at "writing home" with a real ink pen. Visitors can also make a spy wheel or make a piece to take home in the blacksmith's shop. As always, visitors can see what's cooking on Mrs. Mahaffie's stove and try their skills at a variety of games typically played by children in the 19th century. Stagecoach rides around the site will be available; donations of $2 per person are suggested for stagecoach rides.

The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm will host free Family Fun Nights every Thursday night in June and July. The events feature free admission and stagecoach rides. A fee applies to some special activities. Each Thursday night visitors can participate in hands-on activities associated with a different aspect of 1860s history. New this year, the first 100 visitors can collect a different Mahaffie animal trading card. Attend each week to collect all eight. Weekly themes are:

* Cowboy Night - July 7

* Civil War - June 9 and July 14

* 19th Century Technology - June 16 and July 21

* Kansas Farming - June 23 and July 28

The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm is located at 1200 Kansas City Road. The historic site iis open with living history activities and stagecoach rides 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. For a complete listing of events visit www.mahaffie.org or call (913) 971-5111.




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