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This event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act by the U.S. Congress which led to the creation of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail.... details>>
Because of its strategic location, Fort Scott became a major base of Union Operations during the Civil War. Enjoy a weekend of Civil War history an living history... details>>
Because of its strategic location, Fort Scott became a major base of Union operations during the Civil War. Enjoy a weekend of Civil War history and living... details>>
The Friends of Oak Hill will be hosting an Earth Day spring cleanup at Oak Hill. We will be focusing our efforts on cleaning up the general areas around several historically... details>>
The National Archives at KC, the American Jazz Museum & the Greater KC Black History Study Group, will offer a screening & discussion of The Black Press: Soldiers without... details>>
4/5/2018
Freedom's Frontier Partner sites seek volunteers for annual Park Day clean-up event
4/2/2018
MLK.50: KCK Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the John Brown Memorial on April 4
Events that happened in the 29 eastern Kansas and 12 western Missouri counties of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area, Inc. led to the Civil War and an enduring struggle for freedom. Conflict over slavery and other issues drew those on both sides into a violent Border War. Missouri heroes were Kansas villains. Kansas victories were Missouri tragedies. Now Freedom’s Frontier bridges the border. Explore Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area and experience from many viewpoints the strong freedom story that runs along the Missouri Kansas border.
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The Shawnee Mission was established in 1839 as a Methodist Manual Training School. Children from 23 tribes attended the school before the site became a Union Soldiers encampment during the Civil War. details>>
Located in an historic church building in Osceola, this museum has displays on the main floor and ground floor featuring artifacts of St. Clair County's past. details>>
This fully equipped mid-19th century woolen mill gives visitors a glimpse into a successful farm business. details>>
