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Maria Hinojosa is the Executive Producer of NPR’s Latino USA and PBS’s America by the Numbers. One of the most prominent Latina journalists in our country, She has covered... details>>
Presentation about the underground railroad at 7:00 pm. The presentation is sponsored by Humanities Kansas (formerly the Kansas Humanities Council). details>>
Stopping Stones arts initiative is partnering with The Westport Historical Society and The 1855 Harris-Kearney House to recognize and celebrate an enslaved African-American... details>>
Stop by the Watkins on Final Friday for a delectable new exhibit and history talk. Check out the debut of "Food Frontiers: Lawrence's Culinary History," and listen to food... details>>
9/11/2018
Freedom's Frontier Partners to meet at University of Central Missouri in September
8/28/2018
Youth Engagement Team Takes Leadership Role at Fort Scott National Historic Site this summer
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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A complete Civil War on the Border experience awaits you at this museum with exhibits and vivid dioramas that bring new insights on Missouri's greatest conflict. details>>
Discover stories of the settlement of Lawrence and the development of Douglas County in an 1888 building that housed the headquarters of a successful land mortgage and banking business that helped finance settlement of the west. details>>
History comes alive in the many town buildings which have been recreated in the “Shawnee Town Square” of the 1920s. details>>
