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  NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK FOUNDED 1829

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Welcome to Arrow Rock!

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ARROW ROCK 

Step into Missouri's past in Arrow Rock, a historic river town founded in 1829. Once a vital crossing on the Santa Fe Trail and a bustling steamboat port, Arrow Rock remains one of the state's most treasured historic communities.

Visit

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FRIENDS OF ARROW ROCK

  In 1959, the non-profit organization Friends of Arrow Rock was founded dedicated to the preservation of Arrow Rock’s historic buildings.

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Experience

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History

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Video courtesy of Dragonflyover

HISTORY MUSEUM   
 

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State Historic Site Visitor Center

Discover

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Contact:  660-837-3330

Hours:

March - November

Daily    10:00 - 4:00

December - February

Friday - Sunday 10:00 - 4:00

Museums

MORE  MUSEUMS

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SAPPINGTON MUSEUM
The Practice of Medicine in the 1800's

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SITES HOUSE
MUSEUM
Living in the 1800's

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BROWN'S LODGE
African American Museum

Check days open and hours of operation

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RESTAURANTS

Great Food

Serving Hungry Travelers Since 1834

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Food Drink

GUNSMITH SHOP

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 GUNSMITH
      FLINTLOCK RIFLES    

call to confirm open days / hours

(660) 837-3231

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS

Explore

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  J HUSTON TAVERN

NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

  Founded 1829

Buildings

Help support the preservation of Arrow Rock
 

TAKE A TOUR

  • Self-guided walking tours

  • Guided tours

  • House tours

  • Tram tours

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To reserve guided and shuttle tram tours: 
     Email Arrow Rock   or   Call 660-837-3231  
     or    Stop by the Friends of Arrow Rock office - 310 Main Street

Tours

GO SHOPPING

Arrow Rock Museum Store
Books, Hats, Shirts, Honey, Mugs, Souvenirs
310 Main Street

 
Arrow Rock Antiques & Mercantile
Antiques, Souvenirs, Jewelry, 
 
Craft Shop
Homemade Crafts and Pies

Arrow Rock Trading Post
Antiques, Souvenirs

Village Gifts
Toys, Souvenirs

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BEGINNING of SANTA FE TRAIL and MISSOURI RIVER FERRY CROSSING, STEAMBOAT PORT

~ ARROW ROCK ~

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HOME OF AMERICAN PAINTER
GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM

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HOME OF THREE GOVERNORS

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Meredith Miles Marmaduke
John Sappington Marmaduke
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Claiborne Fox Jackson

2027 EVENTS

April 25 - BIRDS, BEES & BLOOMS

Plants, Vendors, Nature Exibitors

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Have Fun !

May 30 - MISSOURI FRONTIER DAYS

Artisans, Music, Pioneer Encampment,
          Pioneer Skills Competitions

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September 26 - SIP & STROLL 

Home Tours & Dinner

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October 10 & 11 - HERITAGE FESTIVAL

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Vendors, Music, Reenactor Encampment

December 5 - OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

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Carriage Rides, Carolers, luminaries, Explore Buildings 

EAR Event

State Historic Site

Calendar

LYCEUM THEATRE

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Box Office: (660) 837-3311

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Little House on the Prairie

June 4th-14th

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Father of the Bride

August 13th-22nd

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

June 25th-July 4th

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The Little Foxes

September 3rd-12th

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The Color Purple

July 16th-25th

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Always...Patsy Cline

September 24th- October 3rd

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Its a Wonderful Life

December 10th-19th

Lyceum Theater

MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY

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MRBO conducts avian population monitoring on almost 100,000 acres of Missouri’s prairies, wetlands and forests to understand specific effects of stewardship on birds. Education and outreach is an integral component of MRBO’s work. 

CLOSED FOR WINTER

STATE PARK CAMPGROUND

This campground offers basic and electric campsites and one full-hookup site.

 

Open year-round.  From April 1 through October 31, guests have access to water, showers, a dump station and a woodlot.  

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Reservations can be made ONLINE

or by calling 877-422-6766.

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The town of Arrow Rock, Missouri is located 13 miles north of I-70 on Hwy 41 (exit 98), 26 miles west of Columbia.

  Escape!    Discover!   Explore!   Have Fun! 

SIDE TRIPS TO EXPLORE

Driving tour of picturesque colorful quilts
hanging on barns

Visitor info about the quaint small towns
located near Arrow Rock

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Arrow Rock

Help support the preservation of Arrow Rock
 

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Join the Friends of Arrow Rock
Receive Newsletters, Tours, Event Invitations, Lectures

BECOME A FRIEND !!!
 

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(660) 837-3231

310 Main Street, Arrow Rock, MO 65320

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