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June 2013

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						1 157th Anniversary Commemoration Battle of Black Jack 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM \| Wellsville,KS Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO 1 more event on this day
2 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	3 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	4 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	5 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS Commemorating Our Heritage before Kansas Bled: The Kaw, Oregon/California Trails, Uniontown 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM \| Rossville,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO 1 more event on this day	6 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	7 Friends of the James Farm annual pre-reunion reception 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM \| Liberty,MO Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO 1 more event on this day	8 Gardner Historical Museum Civil War Expo 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Gardner,KS Bushwhacker Days 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Friends of the James Farm annual reunion & events 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM \| Kearney,MO 4 more events on this day
9 Voices From the Past: Music program 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM \| Kearney,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	10 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	11 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	12 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	13 Family Fun Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM \| Olathe,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	14 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	15 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO
16 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	17 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	18 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	19 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	20 Family Fun Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM \| Olathe,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	21 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO 3rd Annual Kansas Hall of Fame Laureate Induction Ceremony 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM \| Topeka,KS Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO 1 more event on this day	22 Victorian Tea 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM \| Lexington,MO A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO 1 more event on this day
23 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	24 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	25 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	26 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	27 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	28 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	29 Black Powder Shoot 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM \| Kearney,MO A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO
30 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO

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Friday, June 21, 2013

A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri

A special traveling exhibit created by the Missouri History Museum and the Missouri Humanities Council is on display. The exhibit explores the tumultuous Civil War history of... details>>

Friday, June 21, 2013

3rd Annual Kansas Hall of Fame Laureate Induction Ceremony

The Third Annual Kansas Hall of Fame Laureate Induction Ceremony will take place on June 21. Bill Kurtis will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event which will honor... details>>

Friday, June 21, 2013

Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom or Emancipation Day, commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. Come to Missouri's newest state... details>>

Friday, June 21, 2013

Freedom Seekers: Stories From the Western Underground Railroad

The documentary film Freedom Seekers: Stories From the Western Underground Railroad will be shown at the Kaw Valley State Bank, The film uses family history, academic... details>>

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Victorian Tea

Enjoy tea and desserts at the Anderson House which will be open free to visitors. details>>

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6/18/2013

Party in Swope Park with the Westport Historical Society

Westport Historical Society News Release June 13, 2013 For immediate release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director Westport... continue>>

6/1/2013

Mitchell Farmstead/Mt. Mitchell Heritage Prairie Celebration

For immediate release June 1, 2013 29213 Media Contact: Michael Stubbs 785-256-6228... continue>>

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What is Freedom's Frontier?

Events that happened in the 29 eastern Kansas and 12 western Missouri counties of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area 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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Featured Locations

Jesse James Farm and Museum

Kearney, MO | Get Directions

Uncover the history behind the legend at the home of Frank and Jesse. details>>

Osage Mission-Neosho County Historical Society Museum

St. Paul, KS | Get Directions

Discover the history of Osage Mission, which was founded in 1847 to provide education for young Osage boys and girls. During the next 1/2 century the mission would become "a great distributing center of civilization" for frontier Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. details>>

Eudora Community Museum

Eudora, KS | Get Directions

The Eudora Community Museum is operated by the Eudora Area Historical Society (EAHS). The museum displays numerous exhibits and artifacts relating to Eudora's history. The EAHS also maintains an archival collection at the museum. details>>

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1 157th Anniversary Commemoration Battle of Black Jack 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM \| Wellsville,KS Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO 1 more event on this day
2 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	3 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	4 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	5 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS Commemorating Our Heritage before Kansas Bled: The Kaw, Oregon/California Trails, Uniontown 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM \| Rossville,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO 1 more event on this day	6 Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	7 Friends of the James Farm annual pre-reunion reception 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM \| Liberty,MO Expressions of Freedom and Equality 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Topeka,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO 1 more event on this day	8 Gardner Historical Museum Civil War Expo 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM \| Gardner,KS Bushwhacker Days 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Friends of the James Farm annual reunion & events 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM \| Kearney,MO 4 more events on this day
9 Voices From the Past: Music program 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM \| Kearney,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	10 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	11 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	12 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	13 Family Fun Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM \| Olathe,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	14 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	15 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO
16 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	17 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	18 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	19 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	20 Family Fun Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM \| Olathe,KS A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	21 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO 3rd Annual Kansas Hall of Fame Laureate Induction Ceremony 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM \| Topeka,KS Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO 1 more event on this day	22 Victorian Tea 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM \| Lexington,MO A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO 1 more event on this day
23 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	24 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	25 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	26 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	27 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	28 A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO	29 Black Powder Shoot 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM \| Kearney,MO A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM \| Nevada,MO Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO
30 Juneteenth 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM \| Butler,MO