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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>>
It's weaving made easy! Learn how to weave using a basic triangle loom. This simple technique is perfect for those wishing to learn the basics of weaving. there are no... details>>
Bring the family to the Watkins for refreshments, music by Gwyneth Whistlewood (the Feral Flute), and Lawrence Art Guild Association activities celebrating our new exhibit... details>>
Free admission to see over 50 quilts; $6 for quilting speaker Theresa Ward in house at 1:00 on Sat. (includes tour of house if wish); tour of historic home $6 for adults, $3... details>>
Kansas Riverkings Museum exhibition provides guided walking tours. Education director, Barbara Higgins-Dover leads a journey into the past when 19th century rivermen worked... 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>>
