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Played the 1920's way! details>>
See the new exhibiting highlighting favorite artifacts and their fascinating stories. On view through the end of the year. details>>
Have you ever wanted to see a small town Fair with soap box derby races, ice cream socials and rides? Visit our website for daily schedules of events. details>>
8/4/2017
Wyandotte County Museum opens Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet at Kansas City Museum
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 Nelson-Atkins is a comprehensive art museum with works of art dating from ancient to contemporary. details>>
Thomas Hart Benton’s life is present in both his home and his paintings, and both are preserved at Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site. details>>
Housed in an 1887 Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad on the property of the former Kansas State Penitentiary, the museum interprets the history of Lansing and the State Penitentiary. details>>
