Public Programs at the Park

We offer public educational programs at the Park that invite community members to learn from experts, scholars, educators, and cultural knowledge keepers in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, Indigenous studies, history, environmental science, and cultural preservation.

These programs focus on the rich cultural landscapes of the Missouri River and Line Creek Valleys—places shaped by thousands of years of Indigenous presence, knowledge, movement, innovation, and relationship with the land and sky. Through presentations, guided discussions, visual materials, and hands-on learning opportunities, participants explore the archaeological significance of the Park and its connection to the broader Indigenous history of the Kansas City region.

Topics may include Hopewell-era lifeways, Indigenous technologies, pottery and stone tool traditions, trade and travel routes, sacred landscapes, environmental knowledge, plant use, cultural astronomy, archaeological ethics, and the importance of protecting sites connected to Indigenous heritage. Programs are designed for the general public and encourage respectful learning, thoughtful questions, and a deeper understanding of the people and cultures who have long been connected to this land.