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In honor of the 175th anniversary of Platte County, an exhibit highlighting events in Mr. Park’s life, including the destruction of his printing press, thrown in the Missouri... details>>
Most of the museum’s collection of about 900 works by artist John Steuart Curry came as a bequest in 2002 from Kathleen Curry, the artist’s widow. Holdings include paintings,... details>>
Learn firsthand about rural life more than a century ago as costumed interpreters demonstrate springtime activities at the Watkins Farm. Activities will include sheep... details>>
3/25/2014
"Voices from the Quilts": 19th and 20th century quilts on display at Fort Scott National Historic Site
3/24/2014
Repair work scheduled for Johnson County Museum in Shawnee, Kansas
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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Revisit the late 1800s and discover what life was like at the turn of the century. details>>
Learn about St. Joseph founder Joseph Robidoux in this series of connected houses built in the late 1840s. details>>
Burial ground for many notable pioneer founders and leaders of Westport and Kansas City. details>>
