The annual Cato Kids’ Day will be presented to 4th and 5th graders from local elementary schools by the Cato Historical Preservation Association on Thursday October19th from 9 a.m. to2 p.m.
Cato, Kansas – The annual Cato Kids’ Day will be held on Thursday October 19th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cato, Kansas. Fourth and Fifth graders from local elementary schools will be bused to Cato to see presentations on life in the 1800s and Cato history. The presentations will include the one-room school house, pioneer kids’ games, covered wagons, blacksmithing, 1800’s weaponry, cowboys, native Americans, drovers, and the Gettysburg Address. Schools participating include Mettles, Meadowlark, Lakeside and Westside (Pittsburg), Bronaugh, Liberal, Uniontown, Frontenac, Northeast, St. Mary’s (Fort Scott) and Girard. Approximately 650 students are expected to attend.
A separate event, Cato Days, will be held for the general public on Saturday October 21st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cato is located between Pittsburg and Fort Scott. Take Hwy 69 to 720 road and follow the signs.
The Cato Historical Preservation Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the buildings and past of Cato and surrounding areas.
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