Signature event
Pioneer Heritage Days
Fall 2026 · dates to be announced
Our flagship weekend — costumed reenactors, wagon rides, craft vendors, and live demonstrations across the whole village.
Event details
Open today · 10–4
Pioneer Village · Warsaw, Missouri
Step into Missouri's living frontier
A preserved 19th-century village on the bluffs of Truman Lake — heritage festivals, handcraft demonstrations, and the stories of those who settled the Osage valley.
Hours
Open weekends
Sat–Sun, 10–4 · May–OctAdmission
Free to all
Donations welcomeFind us
Kaysinger Bluff
Warsaw, MO 65355Parking
Free on-site
Bus & RV welcomeOur story
A whole village, kept alive by hand
The association preserves a collection of authentic pioneer-era buildings — a log cabin, one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and general store — so visitors of every age can see, touch, and understand frontier life in central Missouri.
20+historic buildings
1830sera recreated
100%volunteer-run
What you can do
Experience the past, hands-on
From live demonstrations to school field trips, there's a way for everyone to connect with our heritage.
Living history
Watch blacksmiths, weavers, and woodworkers ply frontier trades.
Heritage festivals
Seasonal celebrations of music, food, and pioneer craft.
School & group tours
Curriculum-aligned visits and guided group experiences.
Rentals & weddings
A storybook setting for ceremonies and gatherings.
What's on
Upcoming events
Plan ahead — our calendar fills up through the warm months.
The village
A look around
Heritage crafts
The artisan market
Handmade leather
The cabin at dusk
Trade goodsGet involved
Help keep the village alive
A volunteer-run nonprofit depends on the community it serves. Here's how you can be part of it.
Stay in the loop
Event announcements and village news, a few times a year.