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May 25, 2018

Fort Scott National Historic Site And the Great Outdoors, Good Ol’ Days 2018

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Dottie Messer, dottie_messer@nps.gov orTiffiny Durham, tiffiny_durham@nps.gov(620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic SiteOld Fort BoulevardPost Office Box 918Fort Scott KS 66701-0918620-223-0310 phonewww.nps.gov/foscFort Scott National... full article>>

May 21, 2018

Living History and “Highlights in History” Featured for Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Scott
National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic SiteOld Fort BoulevardPost Office Box 918Fort Scott KS 66701-0918(620) 223-0310www.nps.gov/foscContact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Living History and “Highlights in... full article>>

April 27, 2018

Celebration of National Historic Preservation Month Highlighted by Photo Contest People E
ncouraged to ‘Picture Yourself in a Historic Place’

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation News Release  Contact: Lynne Richmond, (202) 517-1484 lrichmond@achp.gov Celebration of National Historic Preservation Month Highlighted by Photo Contest People Encouraged to ‘Picture Yourself in a Historic Place’ (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- In... full article>>

April 24, 2018

Burroughs Creek Trail interpretive panels let you Hike Through History

City of Lawrence, Kansas, Parks and Recreation Department News Release Contact: Porter Arneill, (785) 832-3402, parneill@lawrenceks.org               Xander Fortunato, (785) 917-8380, xjfortunato@gmail.comGet outside in Lawrence, Kansas, and take a... full article>>

April 24, 2018

Yoder to Introduce Legislation to Designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS as a Nati
onal Historic Landmark

Congressman Kevin Yoder, 3rd District of Kansas, News Release Contact: CJ Gr, over(913) 621-0832 Yoder to Introduce Legislation to Designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS as a National Historic LandmarkWashington, DC — Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) announced on Friday, April 20,... full article>>

April 05, 2018

Freedom's Frontier Partner sites seek volunteers for annual Park Day clean-up event

National Civil War Trust and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Freedom's Frontier Partners offer volunteer opportunitiesMissouri and Kansas sites to participate in Civil War Trust's annual Park DayNow in its 22nd year, Park Day is a family-friendly preservation event to clean up... full article>>

April 02, 2018

MLK.50: KCK Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the John Brown Memorial on April 4

Quindaro News Release MLK.50: KCK Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the John Brown Memorial on April 4Kansas City, Kansas – Residents, community organizations, the Quindaro Ruins/Underground Railroad – Exercise 2018, and representatives from the Unified Government of Wyandotte... full article>>

April 02, 2018

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees meet at Carnegie Building in Lawrence

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact:Jim Ogle, Executive Directorjogle@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 - cellJulie McPike, Managing Directorjmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5283(785) 424-4453 - cellSonia Smith, Communications and Marketing... full article>>

March 14, 2018

Old Depot Museum opens new exhibit on working animals and pets

 Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Executive Director, Franklin County Historical Society work: (785) 242-1250  cell: (785) 418-4815 director@olddepotmuseum.org  PO BOX 145, OTTAWA, KANSAS, 66067 www.olddeptmuseum.org... full article>>

March 14, 2018

Register for the Interpreting Women's History at Your Site Workshop

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact Freedom's Frontier National Heritage AreaLexi Ray, Youth and Education Coordinator, (785) 856-3638 Sonia Smith, Communications and Marketing Manager, (785) 856-5304 Julie McPike, Managing Director, (785) 856-5283Jim Ogle, Executive... full article>>

February 28, 2018

Registration is open for Quindaro Symposium

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Kelly Burns, Special Projects Coordinator, Quindaro, (785) 856-3658  Sonia Smith, Communications and Marketing Manager, (785) 856-5304  Julie McPike, Managing Director, (785) 856-5283 Jim Ogle, Executive Director, (785)... full article>>

February 26, 2018

Fort Osage to reopen to the public after fire

Fort Osage National Historic Landmark News Release Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 107 Osage Street Sibley, MO 64088 (816) 650-3278 Jackson County (Missouri) Park + Rec is happy to report that Fort Osage National Historic Landmark will re-open to the public on Tuesday, February 27, after a... full article>>

February 20, 2018

Fort Osage closed indefinitely after fire

Fort Osage National Historic Landmark News Release Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 107 Osage Street Sibley, MO 64088 (816) 650-3278 Fort Osage and Education Center Closed Indefinitely KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, owned and operated by... full article>>

February 20, 2018

Registration for Quindaro Symposium is now open

Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Kelly Burns, Special Projects Coordinator Kburns@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3658 Registration for the upcoming Quindaro symposium is now open Registration for the Quindaro Symposium, Strength Through Numbers,... full article>>

February 06, 2018

Freedom's Frontier Honors Henry Fortunato

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release  Contact: Jim Ogle, Executive Director jogle@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3635 (785) 409-9943 - cell Julie McPike, Managing Director jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5283 (785) 424-4453 - cell Sonia Smith, Communications and... full article>>

January 03, 2018

Fort Scott NHS Announces Launch of new Mobile App

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen barak_geertsen@nps.gov (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic SiteOld Fort BoulevardPost Office Box 918Fort Scott NHS Announces Launch of new Mobile App Fort Scott, KS – Visitors to Fort Scott NHS in 2018... full article>>

December 04, 2017

Flint Hills Discovery Center offers New Year's Eve Event

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Abriana DelTufo Marketing CoordinatorAbriana.Deltufo@cityofmhk.com Flint Hills Discovery Center315 South 3rd St.Manhattan, KS 66502www.flinthillsdiscovery.org | (785) 587-2726Breakfast with Santa Success and New Year's Eve Event ... full article>>

December 04, 2017

Board of Trustees will meet at Leawood Pioneer Library

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact:Jim Ogle, Executive Directorjogle@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 - cellJulie McPike, Managing Directorjmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5283(785) 424-4453 - cell Sonia Smith, Communications and Marketing... full article>>

October 13, 2017

Heritage Council hosts workshop for getting sites listed on registers of historic places

Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council News Release Contact: Jan Shupert-Arick, Heritage CoordinatorHeritage Conservation Council/Douglas County Courthouse1100 Massachusetts Street, 3rd Level LoftLawrence, KS 66044-3064JShupertArick@Douglas-County.com(785)-330-2878 Fax (785)... full article>>

October 12, 2017

Underground Railroad History explored by Black History Study Group

Black History Study Group News Release Contact: Edith Haney-Galvin, Education Committee Chair              Larry Lester, President              kcblackhistory@gmail.com ... full article>>

October 06, 2017

Pioneer Church receives marker on the Santa Fe Trail

Trailside Center News Release 940 W Old Santa Fe Trail Kansas City, MO 64145 Pioneer Church receives marker on the Santa Fe Trail KANSAS CITY, MO—The National Society... full article>>

September 29, 2017

Pony Express National Museum's PumpkinFest will light up an October weekend

Pony Express National Museum News Release Contact: Cindy Daffron (816) 279-5059 pxdirector@ponyexpress.net Pony Express Museum, 914 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503 A "mountain" of hand-carved pumpkins will light up the Pony Express National Museum at PumpkinFest The 21st annual, 2017 PumpkinFest,... full article>>

September 22, 2017

Local museums participate in Smithsonian's Museum Day Live: Free Admission Saturday

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release  Contact: www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-live-2017/ Museums participating in Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! offer free admission Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017  Visit a museum in the heritage area for the Smithsonian... full article>>

September 22, 2017

Experience Haskell Indian Nations University

Haskell Indian Nations University News Release Contact Project Director, Dr. Eric Anderson Haskell Indian Nations University Professor of History Indigenous and American Indian Studies eanderson@haskell.edu, (785) 830-2728 Flier (jpg)Experience Haskell Native Lawrence: Homecoming events Experience... full article>>

September 19, 2017

Quindaro Symposium Receives Kansas Humanities Council Grant

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Managing Director Julie McPikeLocal Project Director 200 W. 9th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044(785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Quindaro Symposium Receives Kansas Humanities Council Grant TOPEKA – The Kansas Humanities... full article>>

September 19, 2017

Special Naturalization Ceremony in Fort Scott, Kansas

U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas News Release Contact: Kim LeiningerUnited States District Court for the District of Kansas(913) 735-2205 (phone)(913) 735-2201 (fax)Kim_Leininger@ksd.uscourts.govSpecial Naturalization Ceremony in Fort Scott, Kansas The United States District Court for... full article>>

September 14, 2017

Learn How Skill is Better than Luck at the School of Artillery at Fort Scott NHS

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic SiteOld Fort BoulevardPost Office Box 918Fort Scott KS 66701-0918www.nps.gov/fosc Learn How Skill is Better than Luck at the School of... full article>>

September 12, 2017

Arts & Ageing KC and Shawnee Town Museum 1929 offer museums free workshop

Shawnee Town 1929 News Release   Contact:Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS (913) 248-2360 info@ArtsandAgeingKC.org Flier (pdf)Free workshop invites discussions about dementia-inclusive and caregiver-friendly programsMuseums store memories. They are the ideal places... full article>>

September 06, 2017

Kansas Native shares POW experiences in Museum After Hours

Kansas Historical Society News Release Contact: Bobbie Athon, Public Information Officer IIKansas Historical Society6425 SW 6th AvenueTopeka KS 66615-1099(785) 272-8681, ext. 262kshs.orgbobbie.athon@ks.govMuseum After Hours: Ronald Mastin, Kansas Native, Shares His Experience as a POW ... full article>>

August 25, 2017

Fort Scott NHS commemorates Labor Day with living history

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Celebrate the Privilege and Power of Work at Fort Scott National Historic Site... full article>>

August 04, 2017

Wyandotte County Museum opens Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground
Railroad

Wyandotte County Historical Museum News Release David Hartman, Museum Curator Wyandotte County Historical Museum (913) 573-5008 dhartman@wycokck.org Wyandotte County Historical Museum opens photo exhibition  Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad  They left... full article>>

August 04, 2017

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet at Kansas City Museum

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager(785) 856-5304ssmith@freedomsfrontier.orgJulie McPike, Managing Director(785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgJim Ogle, Executive Director(785) 856-3635jogle@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom's Frontier... full article>>

July 14, 2017

2017 Crosby historic preservation award recipient named

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Westport Historical Society, (816) 561-1821 The R.CROSBY KEMPER, III Award for Achievement in Historic Preservation, known as THE CROSBY, acknowledges continued accomplishments in the promotion and advancement of the National Historic Preservation... full article>>

June 29, 2017

Old Depot Museum to increase admission prices for the first time in 18 years

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contacts: Deborah Barker, Executive Director, Franklin County Historical Society work: (785) 242-1232 cell: (785) 418-3810 barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org Diana Staresinic-Deane, Manager, Old Depot Museum work: (785) 242-1250 cell: (785) 248-4815... full article>>

June 29, 2017

Kansas Historical Society receives Leadership in History Award

American Association for State and Local History News Release Contact: Bethany Hawkinshawkins@aaslh.org (615) 320-3203AASLH Announces 2017 Leadership in History Award Winners Forty-eight recipients from twenty-four states honored by AASLH NASHVILLE, TN—The American... full article>>

June 26, 2017

2017 We Kan! Award Winners Announced

Kansas Sampler Foundation News Release Contact: Marci Penner, (620) 585-2374; marci@kansassampler.org 2017 We Kan! Award Winners Announced The 25th annual We Kan! awards were announced May 6, 2017, at the Kansas Sampler Festival in Winfield. The awards are presented by the Kansas Sampler... full article>>

June 13, 2017

Benefit music concert supports Flint Hills history, culture and prairie preservation

Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation News Release Contact: V. Marie Martin, FHDC Foundation Director, fhdcfoundation1@gmail.com315 S. 3rd St. Manhattan, KS 66502FHSummerRoundup.eventbrite.com(785) 587-2729 ext.... full article>>

June 02, 2017

Clinton Lake Historical Society seeking input for Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum Ma
ster Plan

Clinton Lake Historical Society News Release Contact: (785) 783-4420  Clinton Lake Historical Society seeking input for Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum Master Plan The Clinton Lake Historical Society is updating its Master Plan for the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum property at... full article>>

June 01, 2017

Flint Hills Discovery Center hosts Cowboy Poetry Finals

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Ron Wilson, Poet Lariat – (785) 532-8092, ron@ronscowboypoetry.com Field is set for 2017 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest Finals in Manhattan, Kansas Manhattan, KS – Cowboy poets from across Kansas and beyond will compete for the coveted... full article>>

May 16, 2017

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library and Freedom's Frontier collecting Quindaro Oral History

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact:Jim Ogle, Executive Directorjogle@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 - cellJulie McPike, Managing Directorjmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5283(785) 424-4453 - cellLiz Hobson, Education and Interpretation... full article>>

May 16, 2017

Living History and “Highlights in History” Featured for Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Scott
National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release  Contact: Barak Geertsen at barak_geertsen@nps.gov or (620) 223-0310  Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 Living History and “Highlights in... full article>>

May 16, 2017

Grant award will assist with elevating Quindaro to National Historic Landmark status

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Jim Ogle, Executive Director jogle@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3635 (785) 409-9943 - cell Julie McPike, Managing Director jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5283 (785) 424-4453 - cell Liz Hobson, Education and Interpretation... full article>>

May 15, 2017

Enjoy Voices of Freedom Festival in Downtown Topeka

Visit Topeka News Release  Contact: (785) 670-1711Patrick Early, Washburn University, patrick.early@washburn.edu   Voices of Freedom Festival celebrates 63rd anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education supreme court decision Join in with Voices of Freedom in celebration of the 63rd... full article>>

May 09, 2017

Freedom's Frontier Interpretive Grants awarded to partners

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Jim Ogle, Executive Director jogle@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3635 (785) 409-9943 - cell Julie McPike, Managing Director jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5283 (785) 424-4453 - cell Liz Hobson, Education and Interpretation... full article>>

May 09, 2017

Clinton Lake Historical Society seeks public input for museum master plan

Clinton Lake Historical Society News Release Contact: (785) 783-4420 Clinton Lake Historical Society seeks public input for museum master plan The Clinton Lake Historical Society is updating its Master Plan for the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum property at Bloomington Park East at Clinton... full article>>

May 09, 2017

Event Cancelled: Congressman Kevin Yoder to visit Freedom's Frontier

Event Cancelled Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release News Release/Photo Opportunity Contact: Jim Ogle, Executive Director jogle@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3635 (785) 409-9943 - cell Julie McPike, Managing Director jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5283 (785) 424-4453 -... full article>>

May 08, 2017

Nelson-Atkins Museum and other groups partner for JuneteenthKC

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art News Release Contact: Kathleen Leighton, Manager, Media Relations and Video Production The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (816) 751-1321 kleighton@nelson-atkins.org Nelson-Atkins Focuses on Emancipation with Juneteenth Celebration Museum Joins Community... full article>>

May 02, 2017

Cowboy Poetry Contest is underway

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Ron Wilson, Poet Lariat (785) 532-8092 ron@ronscowboypoetry.com 2017 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest begins with regional contests and ends with the finals at Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan, Kansas Manhattan, KS –The 2017 Kansas... full article>>

May 01, 2017

Kansas City Museum events to continue as Corinthian Hall closes for renovation

Kansas City Museum News Release Contact: Anna Marie Tutera (816) 513-7568  anna.tutera@kcmo.org Kansas City Museum events to continue as Corinthian Hall closes for renovation The final day for regular operating hours inside “the mansion” is Friday, May 5.... full article>>

April 26, 2017

Freedom’s Frontier Interpretive Grant Awarded

Knowledge is Power Books News Release  Contact: Sonia Smith,Marketing and Community Development ManagerFreedom’s Frontier National Heritage Areassmith@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5304 office(785) 840-5499 cellLiz Hobson, Education and Interpretation Manager Freedom’s Frontier... full article>>

April 13, 2017

Historic organizations partner for Kansas City Trivia Night

Wornall Majors House Museum News Release Contact: Sarah Bader-King (816) 444-1858 programs@wornallmajors.org Three historic organizations partner for Kansas City Trivia Night (Kansas City, Missouri)— The Wornall/Majors House Museums, Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area,... full article>>

April 11, 2017

Lawrence Public Library and Freedom’s Frontier Welcome New York Times Bestselling Author T
anner Colby to Lawrence

Lawrence Public Library News Release Contact: Kathleen MorganPhone: (785) 843-3833 x131 or (785) 766-5875Email: kmorgan@lplks.orgLawrence Public Library and Freedom’s Frontier WelcomeNew York Times Bestselling Author Tanner Colby to Lawrence(LAWRENCE, KS) Lawrence Public Library and... full article>>

April 07, 2017

Freedom's Frontier and Greenbush partner to create camps

Freedom's Frontier News Release Contact:Jim Ogle, Executive Director jogle@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3635 (785) 409-9943 - cell Julie McPike, Managing Director jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5283 (785) 424-4453 - cell Lexi Ray, Youth and Education Coordinator... full article>>

April 05, 2017

Freedom's Frontier Board to meet at National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence, MO

Freedom's Frontier News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Jim Ogle, Executive Director (785) 856-3635 jogle@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom's Frontier Board of... full article>>

April 05, 2017

Workshop instructs teachers, interpreters and docents on Archaeology in the Classroom

Project Archaeology News Release Contact: Cindy Henley, Historic Sites Division, Jackson County Parks + Rec 8201 Jasper Bell Road Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-8980 x 107 chenley@jacksongov.org Gail Lundeen (816) 478-6051 gail@lundeenweb.comJackson County Parks + Rec and the Harry S. Truman... full article>>

April 05, 2017

Museum Features Special Programs For World War I Anniversary

Kansas Museum of History News Release Contact: Bobbie Athon, Public Information Officer Kansas Historical Society 6425 SW 6th Avenue Topeka KS 66615-1099 (785) 272-8681, ext. 262 kshs.org bathon@kshs.org Museum Features Special Programs For World War I Anniversary ... full article>>

March 31, 2017

Learn how to research the history of your home on April 9

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Manager, Old Depot Museum work: (785) 242-1250 cell: (785) 248-4815 manager@olddepotmuseum.org Learn how to research the history of your home on April 9 Ottawa, Kansas—The Franklin County Historical Society is... full article>>

March 23, 2017

Architect to talk about how Ottawa, Kansas, Santa Fe Depot became the Old Depot Museum

Franklin County Historical Society/Old Depot Museum News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Manager, Old Depot Museum work: (785) 242-1250 cell: (785) 248-4815 manager@olddepotmuseum.org Architect to speak on giving new life to historic buildings at the Old Depot Museum on April 2 Ottawa,... full article>>

March 20, 2017

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library to host Wyandotte County Heritage Festival

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library News Release  Contact: Anne Lacey, Kansas Room Librarian  (913) 295-8250 ext. 1108 alacey@kckpl.org Beth Edson Youth Services Supervisor (913) 295-8250 ext. 5107 eedson@kckpl.org Kansas City, Kansas Public Library to host Wyandotte... full article>>

March 17, 2017

Freedom's Frontier Sites participate in Civil War Trust National Park Day

Freedom's Frontier News Release Contact: Each site mentioned in the release has contact information noted  It’s no joke. It takes a lot of volunteers to keep museums and historic sites visitor readyVolunteers needed to participate in annual Civil War Trust Park Day, Saturday, April 1... full article>>

March 02, 2017

Historic Independence Courthouse is site of next Partnership meeting

Freedom's Frontier News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Communications Manager(785) 856-5304ssmith@freedomsfrontier.orgJulie McPike, Managing Director(785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgJim Ogle, Executive Director (785) 856-3635 jogle@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom's Frontier Partners to Meet... full article>>

February 20, 2017

GoFundMe campaign aims to recognize important community landmark

Lincoln/R.T. Coles Alumni “Class of 1954" News Release Contact: Contact: Ronald Walton, ronwall2926@sbcglobal.net R.T. Coles Historical Memorial Marker Fund P.O. Box 140592 Kansas City, MO 64111-8592 Remembering R. T. Coles School: Support effort underway to place a historical marker at the... full article>>

February 09, 2017

"Historically Significant," interactive exhibition opens at Old Depot Museum in Ottawa, KS

Old Depot Museum News Release  Contact: Deborah Barker, Executive Director, Franklin County Historical Society  (785) 242-1232  cell: (785) 418-3810  barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org Diana Staresinic-Deane, Manager, Old Depot Museum (785) 242-1250 cell: (785) 248-4815... full article>>

December 09, 2016

Black Archives Community Digitization Project helps preserve photos and documents

Black Archives of Mid-America News Release For information, call: (816) 221-1640 The Black Archives of Mid-America 1722 East 17th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64108 Community Digitization Project helps preserve photos and documents Honor the contributions of African Americans during... full article>>

December 07, 2016

Breaksfast with Santa event is sold out and helps local children

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Molly Kurtz, Marketing Coordinator, molly.kurtz@cityofmhk.com Flint Hills Discovery Center  315 S. 3rd St. Manhattan, KS 66502 Flinthillsdiscovery.org (785) 587-2726 Breakfast with Santa at the Flint Hills Discovery Center Community event sells... full article>>

November 30, 2016

Artist and activist Nina Simone is the focus of film and discussion

The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group News Release Contact: Dr. Raymond Doswell, kcblackhistory@gmail.com  The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group Artist and activist Nina Simone is the focus of film and discussion  Kansas City, Mo--The National Archives at Kansas... full article>>

November 18, 2016

Freedom's Frontier honors high school students for research

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgJim Ogle, Executive Director (785) 856-3635jogle@freedomsfrontier.orgFreedom's Frontier... full article>>

November 18, 2016

Freedom's Frontier luncheon in Excelsior Springs, MO, honors award-winners, donors, Partne
rs and friends

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike, Managing Director(785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgJim Ogle, Executive Director (785) 856-3635jogle@freedomsfrontier.orgFreedom's Frontier... full article>>

November 14, 2016

Museum After Hours programs complement Captured: The Extraordinary Adventured of Colonel H
ughes exhibition

Kansas Historical Society News Release Contact: Bobbie Athon, Public Information Officer, (785) 272-8681, ext 262, bathon@kshs.org Kansas Historical Society 6425 SW 6th Ave Topeka, KS 66615-1099 Special Information and Presentation for Veterans Included Museum After Hours Program Series ... full article>>

October 31, 2016

Annual Pie Eaters event brings ragtime music, auction to Ottawa

Franklin County Historic Society News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Manager, Old Depot Museum office: (785) 242-1250 cell: (785) 248-4815 manager@olddepotmuseum.org Deborah Barker, Executive Director, Franklin County Historical Society office: (785) 242-1232 cell: (785) 418-3810... full article>>

October 14, 2016

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet at Carnegie Library Building in Lawrence, Kan
sas

Freedom's Frontier News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Jim Ogle, Executive Director (785) 856-3635 jogle@freedomsfrontier.org  Freedom's Frontier... full article>>

October 13, 2016

Tuskegee Airman presentation set for October Study Group meeting

Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group News Release Contact: kcblackhistory@gmail.com Tuskegee Airman presentation set for October Study Group meeting  Kansas City, MO--The regular monthly meeting of the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group (or "The Study Group") is scheduled... full article>>

October 13, 2016

Fort Scott National Historic Site Hosts Native Neighbors American Indian Festival on Octob
er 21-22, 2016

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Barak Geertsen, barry_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 (620) 223-0310 phone... full article>>

October 04, 2016

Black Archives hosts evening with two authors: book discussion, poetry, and more

Black Archives of Mid America, Kansas City News Release Contact: (816) 221-1600 Black Archives of Mid America, Kansas City PO Box 270333 Kansas City, MO 64127 Black Archives hosts evening of poetry and discussions with authors Charlotte Hill O'Neal and Steve Penn Charlotte Hill O’Neal, aka... full article>>

October 04, 2016

Be entertained at the Great American Medicine Show!

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Development Officer/Marketing Coordinator – (785) 587-2729 ext. 207, berrym@cityofmhk.com Be entertained at the Great American Medicine Show! Manhattan, KS –Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie are here to entertain the kids... full article>>

September 23, 2016

Some Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area museum partners will offer free tickets for
Museum Day Live! 9/24/2016

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release   Contact: Use the search feature on the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! webpage to find more information about participating museums, and to download tickets. Museums participating in Museum Day Live!  offer free... full article>>

September 19, 2016

"Going Home: Hidden Histories of the Flint Hills" is the new fall exhibition at the Flint
Hills Discovery Center

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Development Officer/Marketing Coordinator (785) 587-2729 ext. 207, berrym@cityofmhk.com New fall exhibition opens at Flint Hills Discovery Center, Going Home: Hidden Histories of the Flint Hills Manhattan, KS -- Laura... full article>>

September 06, 2016

Brass Quintet Concert Highlights Symbols of Sacrifice Remembrance

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott, Kansas 66701-0918 www.nps.gov/fosc 35th Infantry Division (National Guard) Band’s Brass Quintet... full article>>

August 24, 2016

Guns, Horses, and Guns Featured for Labor Day Weekend at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.govFort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov/fosc Guns, Horses, and Guns Featured for Labor Day Weekend at Fort Scott... full article>>

August 11, 2016

Area Organizations to Host “Shared Stories of the Kansas Land” History Events

Kansas Humanities Council News Release Contact: Leslie Von Holten, Director of Programs, Kansas Humanities Council (785) 357-3059; leslie@kansashumanities.org Area Organizations to Host “Shared Stories of the Kansas Land” History Events Lawrence, KS—The Kansas Humanities Council... full article>>

August 08, 2016

4th Graders' QR Codes for Historic Lecompton Walking Tour Wins 2016 AASLH Award of Merit

Lecompton Historical Society News Release Contact: Paul Bahnmaier, President of Lecompton Historical Society 640 E. Woodson, Lecompton, KS 66050 (785) 887-6148, lanemuseum@aol.com   Lynn Ward, Curator/Archivist Territorial Capital Museum Lecompton Historical Society (785)... full article>>

August 02, 2016

Solar Cars Coming Soon to Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site during the Am
erican Solar Challenge

National Park Service News Release Contact: Nick Murray or Carl Broxterman Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site 1515 SE Monroe Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 354-4273 www.nps.govSolar Cars Coming Soon to Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site during the American Solar Challenge... full article>>

July 29, 2016

Brown v. Board celebrates NPS Centennial with African-Native Heritage exhibit

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Contact: Joan Wilson, (785) 354-4273 Brown v. Board celebrates NPS Centennial with African-Native Heritage exhibit Topeka, KS – In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Brown v. Board of Education... full article>>

July 20, 2016

Fun-filled Scavenger Hunt to be held at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Holly Baker, holly_baker@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 www.nps.gov/fosc Fun-filled Scavenger Hunt to be held at the Fort August 6 FORT SCOTT,... full article>>

July 08, 2016

Freedom's Frontier Partners to meet in Humboldt, KS

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Jim Ogle, Executive Director (785) 856-3635 jogle@freedomsfrontier.org... full article>>

July 05, 2016

Will kids love National Parks? After Trailblazer Program Fort Scott National Historic Site
says YES!

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov/foscKids are invited to have a fun and exciting week at Fort Scott National... full article>>

June 23, 2016

Fort Scott Offers Two Sessions of Trailblazer Program

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott NHS PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 www.nps.govFort Scott Offers Two Sessions of Trailblazer Program this Summer Fort Scott, KS – “the best idea America... full article>>

June 17, 2016

Kansans take back the titles in Cowboy Poetry Contest

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Ron Wilson, Poet Lariat – (785) 532-8092 | ron@ronscowboypoetry.com Kansans reclaim state cowboy poetry title Manhattan, KS –After out-of-staters claimed the trophy buckle during the last two years of the Kansas cowboy poetry contest,... full article>>

June 17, 2016

Celebrate Independence Day with family activities at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 www.nps.gov/fosc Fort Scott National Historic Site celebrates our nation’s independence... full article>>

June 15, 2016

Hike into History this weekend, or attend an event or festival in Freedom's Frontier

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Sonia J. Smith Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Jim Ogle Executive Director (785) 856-3635 jogle@freedomsfrontier.orgHike into History... full article>>

June 13, 2016

Historical Society’s Lunch and Learn series focuses on ethnic and language-speaking groups
in Franklin County

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Deborah Barker, Executive Director, Franklin County Historical Society work: (785) 242-1232 cell: (785) 418-3810 barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org Historical Society’s Lunch and Learn series focuses on ethnic and language-speaking groups in... full article>>

June 03, 2016

National Archives at Kansas City screens The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil
Rights

National Archives at Kansas City News Release Contact: Kimberlee Ried National Archives at Kansas City 400 West Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 268-8000National Archives at Kansas City offers screening of The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights Presented within the... full article>>

June 03, 2016

Old Depot Museum will screen documentary celebrating town team baseball in early Kansas

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contacts: Mark Honer about the documentary DHTV Digital (913) 262-7800 studio (816) 863-6397 cellmarkh@dhtvdigital.comDiana Staresinic-Deane about the eventManager, Old Depot Museum PO Box 145 Ottawa, Kansas 66067 (785) 242-1250... full article>>

June 01, 2016

Take a Hike through History on the Indian Creek Trail on National Trails Day

Sunflower Republic News Release Contact: Henry Fortunato Sunflower Republic, LLC(913) 309-7888henry@henryfortunato.comPreview the future of the past: Take a Hike through History on the Indian Creek Trail on National Trails DayGet an Advance Peek at an Innovative New Interpretive... full article>>

June 01, 2016

St. Joseph Museums exhibits photos of African Americans from the Everhard Collection in Le
avenworth

St. Joseph Museums News Release Contact: Kathy Reno , (816) 232-8471St. Joseph Museums Black Archives Museum 3406 Frederick Avenue St. Joseph, MOSt. Joseph Museums opens the Mary Everhard Photographic Collection Freedom's Frontier Interpretive Grant provides funds for this temporary exhibit ... full article>>

May 26, 2016

Good Ol' Days celebration in June 3 at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contacts: Barak V. Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310Fort Scott National Historic SitePO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov/FOSCFort Scott National Historic Site celebrates National Park Service 100th Anniversary with... full article>>

May 26, 2016

Fort Larned National Historic Site Memorial Day events show what life was like on the post
156 years ago

Fort Larned National Historic Site News Release  Contact: (620) 285-6911 Fort Larned National Historic Site 1767 KS Hwy 156 Larned, KS67550 www.nps.gov/fols/index.htmMemorial Day Weekend Events bring history to life at Fort Larned National Historic Site Looking for something to do on... full article>>

May 26, 2016

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees meet in June at Flint Hills Discovery Center

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia Smith, (785) 856-5300 (or other staff members as indicated on the Contact page)Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area PO Box 526 Lawrence, KS 66044 Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet at Flint Hills Discovery Center... full article>>

May 24, 2016

Living History and Highlights in History featured for Memorial Day at Fort Scott National
Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 Living History and “Highlights in History” Featured for Memorial Day Weekend at Fort... full article>>

May 18, 2016

Hear, touch and taste the Flint Hills at Flint Hills Festival

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator, (785) 587-2729 ext. 213, berrym@cityofmhk.com Hear, touch and taste the Flint Hills  MANHATTAN, KS – Celebrate the Flint Hills at our annual Flint Hills Festival! On Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m. – 5... full article>>

May 18, 2016

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes unveils new musuem

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, Media Advisory Contact: Ana Beatriz Cholo, acholo@mff.org, (312) 927-4845 (cell); (310) 570-4773; (310) 570-4773 (office)              Bonnie Somers, bsomers@mff.org, (310)... full article>>

May 16, 2016

Trail enthusiastics to get update on Flint Hills Nature Trail progress

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Trent McCown, Park Manager, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks(785) 448-2627 or trent.mccown@ksoutdoors.comMay 26 program will update trail enthusiasts on Flint Hills Nature Trail progress Cyclists, walkers, and equestrians interested in... full article>>

May 10, 2016

Brown v. Board welcomes new Chief of Interpretation

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Contact: Sherda Williams, Superintentent, (785) 354-1489 x 230 or 785-354-4273 Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site 1515 SE Monroe Street Topeka, Kansas 66612 (785) 354-4273 phone (785) 354-7213 fax www.nps.gov/brvbNew... full article>>

May 04, 2016

Old Depot Museum offers One-Room School Days for Homeschooling families in May

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contacts: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Museum Manager, Old Depot Museum, Museum: (785) 242-1250, manager@olddepotmuseum.org Annette Morales, Educational Coordinator, Old Depot Museum, Cell: (785) 418-0983, aemorales66@gmail.com Old Depot Museum offers... full article>>

May 04, 2016

Freedom's Frontier Partnership meets in Geary County in May 2016

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom's Frontier Partners to meet in Junction City, Kansas, at Geary County Historical SocietyFreedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Partners will meet... full article>>

May 02, 2016

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes opens in Fort Scott

Lowell Milken Center News Release Contacts: Ana Beatriz Cholo, acholo@mff.org; (310) 570- 4773 (o), (312) 927-4845 (m)                Bonnie Somers, bsomers@mff.org, (310) 570-4770 (o), (818) 307-3111 (m) Lowell Milken Center for... full article>>

April 19, 2016

Franklin County event explores WWII Home Front with photos

Franklin County Historical Society News Release  Contact: Deborah Barker, Executive Director, Franklin County Historical Societywork: (785) 242-1232 cell: (785) 418-3810 barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org PO Box 145, Ottawa, KS  66067 (785) 242-1232 www.olddepotmuseum.org... full article>>

April 14, 2016

Friend of the Flint Hills award recipient named

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator (785) 587-2729 ext. 213, berrym@cityofmhk.com Friend of the Flint Hills Recipient Announced MANHATTAN – The Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation has given a “Friend of the Flint Hills” award to... full article>>

April 11, 2016

34th Annual Civil War Encampment Living History Activities set for Fort Scott NHS

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Living History Activities... full article>>

April 11, 2016

Missouri Humanities Council award winners announced

Missouri Humanities Council News Release Contact: Maura Gray, Director of Public Relations Missouri Humanities Council (314) 781-9660 Missouri Humanities to Award Community Leaders, Authors, and Educators ST. LOUIS, M) – The Missouri Humanities Council offers programs that explore... full article>>

April 11, 2016

Gary Gene Fuenfhausen recognized with Missouri Humanities Council award

Missouri’s Little Dixie Heritage Foundation News Release For more information about the Missouri Humanities Council, or the Exemplary Community Achievement Award, contact: Maura Gray, Director of Public RelationsMissouri Humanities Council(314) 781-9660For more information about... full article>>

April 11, 2016

eXplore Lawrence has a new executive director

eXplore Lawrence News ReleaseContact: Toni Dixon, (785) 856-5284Marketing & Communications, eXplore Lawrencetdixon@explorelawrence.com eXplore Lawrence has a new executive director Lawrence, KS: eXplore Lawrence, the convention and visitors bureau, is pleased to have Michael Davidson... full article>>

April 08, 2016

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees April meeting is at Pony Express National Museum

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org or Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org or Jim Ogle, Executive Director(785) 856-3635... full article>>

March 23, 2016

Grant funding for Jesse James Birthplace & Museum will conserve historic documents

Clay County Historic Sites News Release Contact: Elizabeth Gilliam Beckett Clay County Historic Sites Manager 21216 Jesse James Farm Road Kearney, MO 64060 (816) 736-8502 bbeckett@claycountymo.gov Clay County Historic Sites: Jesse James BirthplaceJesse James Bank Museum Mt. Gilead Church &... full article>>

March 21, 2016

Wide Open Town Symposium looks at Kansas City in the Pendergast Era

Kansas City Public Library News Release Jason Roe Digital History Specialist Kansas City Public Library (816) 701-3718  jasonroe@kclibrary.org Wide Open Town, a free symposium, looks at Kansas City in the Pendergast Era It was a time in Kansas City that boasted a vibrant... full article>>

March 16, 2016

Watkins Museum presentation explores famous Harvey Girls

Watkins Museum of History News Release Contact: Abby Magariel, Education Coordinator, Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS (785) 841-4109... full article>>

March 14, 2016

Volunteers needed at Black Jack Battlefield for 2016 Park Day on April 2

Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park News Release Contacts: Meg Martin, Civil War Trust, (202) 367-1861 ext. 7231 Kerry Altenbernd, Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park (785) 842-6478, kaltenbernd@blackjackbattlefield.org The Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park seeks volunteers for Park Day... full article>>

March 14, 2016

Black History Study Group features jazz educator Lisa Henry at next meeting

Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group News Release Contact: kcblackhistory@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/kcblackhistory  Study Group features Lisa Henry for Women's History Month KANSAS CITY, MO—March 14, 2016- The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group (GKCBHSG or... full article>>

March 09, 2016

Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest finals to come to the Flint Hills Discovery Center

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Ron Wilson, Poet Lariat – (785) 532-8092 - ron@ronscowboypoetry.com Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest to have new venues for regional contests and state finals Manhattan, KS –The final round of the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest is moving to... full article>>

February 29, 2016

Franklin County Historical Society fundraising event invites public to bring quilts for ex
pert analysis

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Manager, Old Depot Museum  (785) 242-1250 or (cell) (785) 248-4815 manager@olddepotmuseum.org Fundraising event invites public to bring quilts for expert analysis Discover the history of your own favorite quilt... full article>>

February 29, 2016

Free Educator Open House at Flint Hills Discovery Center

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator (785) 587-2729 ext. 213 berrym@cityofmhk.com Free Educator Open House at Flint Hills Discovery Center The Flint Hills Discovery Center invites all educators to attend the second Educator Open House. On Thursday,... full article>>

February 29, 2016

Lift Every Voice: The Black Experience in the Heartland will be performed at Fort Scott Na
tional Historic Site

National Park Service News Release- Fort Scott National Historic Site Contact: Barak V. Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site PO Box 918, Fort Scott, KS 66701 www.nps.gov/fosc Lift Every Voice: The Black Experience in the Heartland will be performed... full article>>

February 27, 2016

175-year-old fur-trading boat located by Missouri steamboat hunters

Arabia Steamboat Museum News Release Contact: Paula Rose, Coordinator of Education and PreservationArabia Steamboat Museumsteamboatmuseum1856@gmail.com(816) 471-1856www.1856.com  February 26, 2016175-year-old fur-trading boat located by Missouri steamboat huntersKansas City, MO - The local team... full article>>

January 26, 2016

Pasture Burn Workshop to be held at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact:    Christopher Petty, cgp@ksu.edu, (620) 223-3720                 Holly Baker, holly_baker@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post... full article>>

January 25, 2016

Fort Scott National Historic Site shows PBS documentary "The Loving Story" with discussion
to follow

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release  Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 620-223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Fort Scott shows the PBS documentary The Loving Story FORT... full article>>

January 21, 2016

#AskFCHS: you ask, Franklin County Historical Society answers history questions on social
media

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Old Depot Museum Manager Museum: (785) 242-1250 Cell: (785) 248-4815 manager@olddepotmuseum.org Old Depot Museum PO Box 145, Ottawa, Kansas 66067 (785) 242-1232 www.olddepotmuseum.org... full article>>

January 20, 2016

Nominations for "The Crosby" Award for historic preservation accepted through March 1

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Alana Smith, President, Westport Historical Society 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO (816) 561-1821 or (913) 231-6749 westporthistorical@gmail.com  Westport Historical Society is accepting nominations for "The Crosby" Award through March 1... full article>>

January 08, 2016

Freedom’s Frontier Interpretive Grant Awarded

Wornall/Majors House Museums News Release Contact: Sarah Bader-King, Director of Public Programs & Events Wornall/Majors House Museums programs@wornallmajors.org (816) 444-1858 Freedom’s Frontier Interpretive Grant Awarded Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area and the... full article>>

December 28, 2015

Freedom's Frontier partners with Johnson County Library to celebrate Kansas history

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Communications Manager (785) 856-5304, ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org  Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283, jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Jim Ogle, Executive Director (785) 409-9943 (cell),... full article>>

December 17, 2015

Watkins Museum offers Introduction to Genealogy Class

Watkins Museum of History News Release Contact: Abby Magariel, Education & Programs Coordinator (785) 841-4109, amagariel@watkinsmuseum.org Watkins Museum offers Introduction to Genealogy Class Lawrence - Introduction to Genealogy Class, Saturday, January 23, 2016, 10 a.m... full article>>

December 17, 2015

Fort Scott National Historic Site announces holiday hours

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Kelley Collins, kelley_collins@nps.gov (620) 223-0310 Old Fort Boulevard PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Fort Scott National Historic Site announces holiday hours Fort Scott... full article>>

December 08, 2015

Kansas Sampler Festival to come to an end

Kansas Sampler Foundation News Release December 7, 2015  Contact: Marci Penner, Kansas Sampler Foundation, (620) 585-2374 marci@kansassampler.org Photo requests: WenDee from KSF at wendee@kansassampler.org Statewide Kansas Festival to come to an end The Kansas Sampler... full article>>

December 07, 2015

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees Meeting

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org or Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet in Topeka, at... full article>>

December 07, 2015

Come to the Old Depot Museum for a holiday storytime and a museum tour

Franklin County Historical Society/Old Depot Museum News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Museum Manager, (785) 242-1232 Old Depot Museum 135 W Tecumseh St. Ottawa, KS 66067 It's storytime at the Old Depot Museum! Ottawa Library and the Franklin County Historical Society invite families to... full article>>

December 07, 2015

Bates County Museum Building celebrates 100 years

Bates County Historical Society News Release Contact: Peggy Buhr, Museum Director (660) 679-0134 museum / (816) 392-4756 cell Bates County Museum Building to Celebrate 100 Years The Bates County Museum, a partner in Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area, is housed in the old Bates County Poor... full article>>

December 04, 2015

Freedom's Frontier donors exceed #GivingTuesday goal

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, CommunOutreach and Marketing Manager(785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom's Frontier donations exceed staff goals for annual... full article>>

November 30, 2015

New interactive exhibits opening at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: November 30, 2015 Contact: Holly Baker, holly_baker@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 www.nps.gov/fosc  Fort Scott... full article>>

November 24, 2015

Black History Study Group examines history of protests in December events

The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group News Release Contact: kcblackhistory@gmail.com  www.facebook.com/kcblackhistory The Study Group examines history of protests in December events Recent national and regional events have demonstrated the damaging effects of... full article>>

November 24, 2015

Take the Little Women Candlelight Tour of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum

Westport Historical Society and 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum News Release Contact: Alexa Smith or Alana Smith  Harris-Kearney House Museum 4000 Baltimore Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 561-1821 On Facebook: Westport Historical Society and 1855 Harris-Kearney House... full article>>

November 18, 2015

#GivingTuesday is December 1: donate to heritage area and partners

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Outreach and Marketing Manager  (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org    Or  Julie McPike , Managing Director  (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org ... full article>>

November 02, 2015

FFNHA Board member Deb Barker celebrates 25 years at Franklin County Historical Society

Franklin County Historical Society News Release PO Box 145, Ottawa, KS 66067 (785) 242-1232 www.olddepotmuseum.org www.franklincokshistory.org Media Contacts: For more information about the event: Susan Geiss, (785) 242-1232 or geisss@olddepotmuseum.org Questions for Deborah... full article>>

October 29, 2015

Fort Scott NHS announces theme for 34th Annual Candlelight Tour

National Park Service News Release: Fort Scott National Historic Site Fort Scott NHS PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 Contacts: Barak V. Geertsen,  (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov Wrap up of Civil War featured in this year’s 34th Annual Candlelight Tour at Fort Scott NHS... full article>>

October 19, 2015

Lone Jack Civil War Museum hosts 13th annual Walk with Civil War Spirits

Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield, Museum and Soldiers’ Cemetery News ReleaseFor more information, call: (816) 697-8833 What: 13th Annual Walk with Civil War SpiritsWhere: Lone Jack Civil War Museum, 301 S. Bynum Rd., Lone Jack, MOWhen: Friday, October 30, 2015, 7-9 p.m. If you dare, listen to... full article>>

October 19, 2015

Fort Scott NHS screens "Slavery by Another Name"

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Slavery by Another Name... full article>>

September 29, 2015

Flint Hills Masters coming to Flint Hills Discovery Center

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator, (785) 587-2729 ext. 213, berrym@cityofmhk.com Flint Hills Masters coming to Flint Hills Discovery Center The Flint Hills Discovery Center and Strecker-Nelson Gallery have partnered together to present, Flint Hills... full article>>

September 29, 2015

Deadline approaches for Kansas Historical Society student photo contest

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release (on behalf of Kansas Historical Society)  Contact: Marearl Denning, project coordinator, (913) 345-9416, (913) 488-1076, mdenning@kc.rr.com or Kansas Historical Society, (785) 272-8681, information@kshs.org  Kansas legislative spouses... full article>>

September 25, 2015

Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live! participants offer free day at the museum

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release   Contact: Participating locations for more information (PDF) Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live! participating sites offer free museum admission Saturday, September 26, 2015 is a Smithsonian Magazine Museum Live! event... full article>>

September 23, 2015

Black History Study Group offers Angela Davis film discussion program

Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group News Release Contact: kcblackhistory@gmail.com    or   www.facebook.com/kcblackhistory  Angela Davis film and discussion scheduled for October 1  The National Archives at Kansas City will screen the... full article>>

September 19, 2015

New exhibit at Watkins Museum explores stories of Emigrant Indian Tribes in Kansas

Watkins Museum of History News Release Contact: Will Hickox, Assistant Programs Coordinator, whickox@watkinsmuseum.org  The Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 841-4109 www.WatkinsMuseum.org Watkins Museum opens new exhibit... full article>>

September 16, 2015

Special Naturalization Ceremony in Fort Scott, Kansas

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Kim Leininger, United States District Court for the District of Kansas (913) 735-2205 (phone) (913) 735-2201 (fax) Kim_Leininger@ksd.uscourts.gov Special Naturalization Ceremony in Fort Scott, Kansas The United States District Court for the... full article>>

September 16, 2015

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees will meet at Bates County Museum

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees will meet at Bates County Museum  The Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting... full article>>

September 16, 2015

Flint Hills region unveils educational map

Flint Hill Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator, (785) 587-2729 ext. 213, berrym@cityofmhk.com Flint Hills region educational map introduced at Governor's Summit  Manhattan, KS – A new place-based Flint Hills educational map program... full article>>

September 02, 2015

Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield offers demonstrations at Heritage Days

Kansas State Historical Society News Release Contact: Bobbie Athon, (785) 272-8681 ext. 262, bathon@khsh.org              Lisa Hecker, (785) 272-8681ext. 261, lhecker@kshs.org Heritage Days Features Pioneer Skills, Military... full article>>

August 31, 2015

Old Depot Museum and Plaza Cinema bringing Harvey Girls back to the big screen

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Deborah Barker, Executive Director, Franklin County Historical Society (785) 242-1232 or barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org PO Box 145, Ottawa, KS, 66067 (785) 242-1232  www.olddepotmuseum.org www.franklincokshistory.org  Old Depot... full article>>

August 26, 2015

Living History featured for Labor Day at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site  Old Fort Boulevard  Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Living History and... full article>>

August 26, 2015

Find free family fun at the Flint Hills Discovery Center

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Media Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator – (785) 587-2729 ext. 213, berrym@cityofmhk.com Find free family fun at the Flint Hills Discovery Center MANHATTAN, KS – Everyone is invited to attend Family Day at the Flint Hills... full article>>

August 20, 2015

Kids' Mystery Theater and Sunset Zoo night walk offered at Flint Hills Discovery Center

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator, (785) 587-2729 ext. 213, berrym@cityofmhk.com Kids' Mystery Theater and Night Walk MANHATTAN, KS – Parents, leave the kids with the Flint Hills Discovery Center for an evening of mystery... full article>>

August 11, 2015

Jesse Cave Descendants recognized for Lucinda’s historical objects

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Contact: Alinda Miller, president, (816) 805-1815 president@historiclonejack.org Lone Jack Historical Society PO Box 34 Lone Jack, MO 64070 Linda Barta, Secretary, (816) 805-4252 www.historiclonejack.org What: 2015 Commemoration Where: Civil War Battlefield... full article>>

August 11, 2015

Quilter Marla Jackson presents museum talk as part of Civil War on the Western Frontier ac
tivities

Marla Quilts Inc., African American Museum and Textile Academy News Release For more information, contact: Marla Jackson,Marla Quilts Inc., African American Museum and Textile Academy(785) 371-6682marlajackson28@gmail.comNote: A pdf version of a flier with a detailed listing of Civil War on the... full article>>

August 04, 2015

Freedom's Frontier Interpretive Grant awarded

Wabaunsee County Historical Society and Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie News Release Contact: Michael Stubbs 29377 Mitchell Prairie Lane Wamego, KS 66547 (785) 256-6228 info@mountmitchellprairie.org Freedom’s Frontier Interpretive Grant awarded Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area... full article>>

July 16, 2015

Celebrate the Cowboy at Flint Hills Discovery Center

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator – (785) 587-2729 ext. 213, berrym@cityofmhk.com Celebrate the Cowboy at Flint Hills Discovery Center Manhattan, KS – Dust off your boots and grab your cowboy hat as you join the Flint... full article>>

July 14, 2015

Evening program at Fort Scott National Historic Site features Lee and Grant

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Lee and Grant featured for... full article>>

July 08, 2015

Sunken steamboat to be recognized with historical marker dedication

Arabia Steamboat Museum News Release For more details, contact: Arabia Steamboat Museum, (816) 471-1856 steamboatmuseum@gmail.com www.1856.com or Parkville City Halll, (816) 741-7676 Sunken steamboat, frontier hardships to be recognized with historical marker dedication An... full article>>

July 02, 2015

Forty years ago, Saturday morning cartoons first introduced positive black characters; see
the animation inspired exhibit at Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Contact: Joan Wilson Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Hey Hey Hey! Animation Inspired Exhibit, Funky Turns 40,  opens at Brown v. Board Site Topeka, KS – Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site is pleased... full article>>

July 02, 2015

Native Neighbors receives national award from AASLH

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Deborah Barker, Director, Franklin County Historical Society PO Box 145, Ottawa, KS 66067 (785) 242-1232 barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org Franklin County Historical Society receives national award for Native Neighbors program The American... full article>>

June 30, 2015

Independence Day celebrated at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Evening cannon firing highlights... full article>>

June 12, 2015

Fort Scott National Historic Site program discusses health practices of 1865

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Release Date: June 12, 2015 Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310... full article>>

May 26, 2015

Good Ol' Days at Fort Scott National Historic Site features outdoor programs

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620 0 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Release Date: May 26, 2015Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310... full article>>

May 26, 2015

Flint Hills Discovery Center announces art contest with cash prizes for 3rd-12th grade stu
dents

Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Media Contact: Megan Berry, Marketing Coordinator – (785) 587-2729 ext. 213, berrym@cityofmhk.comSubmit original artwork of the Flint Hills! $600 in cash prizes will be awarded Manhattan, KS – Grab your pencils and paper and head out into the... full article>>

May 22, 2015

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees will meet at Garrison School Cultural Center in Liber
ty, MO

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release   Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org or  Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet at Garrison... full article>>

May 18, 2015

Fort Scott National Historic Site's Memorial Day theme is: the soldiers' experience

National Park Service/Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Fort Scott National Historic Site PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov Release Date: May 18, 2015 Contacts: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov,... full article>>

May 07, 2015

Learn about domestic life in the 19th century in program at Westport Library

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Alexa Smith, westporthistoricalpublicity@gmail.comLearn about A Day in the Life of a 19th Century Domestic GoddessWestport Historical Society's May program for the Saturday Speaker Series features Teddy Wiberg discussing A Day in the Life of a 19th... full article>>

May 05, 2015

Learn the moves at the Brown v. Board Sock Hop for Equality

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Contact: Joan Wilson Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Third Annual Sock Hop at Brown v. Board Site this Saturday Topeka, KS –Join us on Saturday May 9, 6-8 p.m., for the Third Annual Sock Hop for Equality. The event is... full article>>

April 22, 2015

What Is It? Artifact Identification Day at Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic
Site

Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site News Release Contact: Lisa Hecker, Kansas Historical Society (785) 272-8681, ext. 2636425 SW 6th Ave Topeka, KS 66615-1099 kshs.org  What Is It? Artifact Identification Day at Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site... full article>>

April 21, 2015

Watkins Museum of History leads walking tour of Oak Hill Cemetery in tribute to veterans

Watkins Museum of History News Release April 15, 2015 Contact: Jan Shupert-Arick, Public Programs Manager Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 841-4109 ext. 202 JShupert.Arick@WatkinsMuseum.org Watkins Museum's Walking Tour of Oak Hill Cemetery is a tribute to... full article>>

April 21, 2015

Julie McPike is 2015 recipient of "The Crosby" Award

Westport Historical Society and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Sonia J. Smith Marketing Manager, Freedom's Frontier (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Alana Smith President, Westport Historical Society (816) 561-1821 or (913) 231-6749... full article>>

April 20, 2015

Workshop gives tips for engaging Douglas County youth in preserving cultural resources

Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council and City of Lawrence, KS, News Release Contact: Jan Shupert-Arik, Program Manager Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council jshupertarick@douglas-county.com Monday, April 20, 2015 Workshop in Douglas County provides tips for Engaging Youth to Protect... full article>>

April 15, 2015

Freedom's Frontier offers Interpreting Slavery Workshop

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304, ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org             or  Contact: Elizabeth Hobson, Education & Interpretation Manager (785) 856-2333,... full article>>

April 15, 2015

Lincoln assassination program titled “Martyr of Liberty” to be presented Saturday evening

National Park Service News Release - Fort Scott National Historic Site Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Release Date: April 15, 2015 Contacts: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov... full article>>

April 13, 2015

Tour four historic sites in Topeka on Living History Bus Tour: April 25

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site  Contact: (785) 354-4273 Forging Freedom's Pathway: Living History Bus Tours on April 25 Topeka, KS – From conflicts leading to the Civil War to the Brown decision, Topeka has played a central role in defining freedom and equality for... full article>>

April 10, 2015

Martyr of Liberty performance and other events at Fort Scott commemorate end of Civil War

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov/fosc Release Date: April 10, 2015 Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Martyr... full article>>

April 03, 2015

Board of Trustees to meet at Kansas City Public Library's Helzberg Auditorium

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release  Contact: Sonia Smith, Marketing/Community Development Manager, ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5304 Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held at the Kansas City Public Library The Helzberg Auditorium at Kansas... full article>>

April 02, 2015

Fort Scott National Historic Site joins #FindYourPark movement

Find Your Park – National Parks Centennial News Release   For Immediate Release: April 2, 2015 Contact: Bill Fischer, (620) 223-0310, bill_fischer@nps.gov Fort Scott National Historic Site Joins National Find Your Park Movement Fort Scott, Kansas – Fort... full article>>

March 23, 2015

Historical marker and 19th century covered wagon will be dedicated in Westport

Westport Historical Society and The 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum News Release  For Immediate Release Contact: Westport Historical Society, 4000 Baltimore Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 561-1821 westporthistorical@gmail.com  Dedication of historical marker and 19th... full article>>

March 23, 2015

Archaeology in the Classroom: Workshop for Teachers, Interpreters and Museum Docents

Project Archaeology News Release For more information, contact: John Peterson, (816) 650-3452 x3jpeterson@jacksongov.org Workshop for teachers, interpreters and museum docents explores uses of archaeology in the classroom Jackson County Parks + Rec, the Truman Library, and the Atkins-Johnson Farm... full article>>

March 23, 2015

Archaeology in the Classroom Workshop offered at the Museum at Prairiefire

Project Archaeology News Release Contact: Virginia Wulfkuhle, Public Archeologist/Cultural Resources Kansas Historical Society 6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka KS 66615-1099 (785) 272-8681 Ext. 266  vwulfkuhle@kshs.org Workshop at the Museum at Prairiefire explores Archaeology in the Classroom... full article>>

March 20, 2015

Ring the bells to remember Appomattox

National Park Service News Release Contacts: General Information: Carol_Shively@nps.gov or John_Hennessy@nps.gov  Educational Materials for Schools: Amy_Bracewell@nps.gov  February 2, 2015 Join the National Park Service in Ringing Bells across the Land: A Nation Remembers Appomattox For... full article>>

March 09, 2015

Freedom's Frontier Partners offer volunteer opportunities

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304  ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike, Director (785) 856-5283  jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgMarch 9, 2015 Freedom's Frontier Partners offer volunteer opportunities... full article>>

March 03, 2015

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees will meet in Ottawa, KS

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release  Contact: Sonia Smith, Marketing/Community Development Manager, ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5304 Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held in Ottawa, Kansas The Ottawa, Kansas, campus of Neosho County... full article>>

February 10, 2015

Fifty Years Since Selma: A Voting Rights History and Story

Garrison Cultural Center News Release Contact: Brigitte Oard, board@ci.liberty.mo.us, (816) 439-4360 Fifty Years Since Selma: A Voting Rights History and Story In commemoration of the passing of the Voting Rights Act, Northland residents are invited to attend, “Fifty Years Since Selma: A... full article>>

December 11, 2014

Director selected to lead Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

National Park Service News Release Contact: Patty Rooney, Public Affairs Specialist National Park Service Midwest Regional Office 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68102 phone (402) 661-1532 fax (402) 661-1737   Sherda K. Williams selected to lead Brown v. Board of Education National... full article>>

December 02, 2014

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees will meet in Leawood, KS

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release  Contact: Sonia Smith, ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5304 Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held in Leawood, KS The Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area's Board of Trustees December board meeting will... full article>>

November 25, 2014

Freedom's Frontier encourages spending with a purpose with #GivingTuesday

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 office (785) 840-5499 cell ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Fred Conboy, Executive Director (785) 856-5301 fconboy@freedomsfrontier.org   Freedom's Frontier... full article>>

November 14, 2014

Kansas Humanities Council recognized with prestigious award for #QR1863

Kansas Humanities Council News Release News for Immediate Release For more information contact: Tracy Quillin, Associate Director Kansas Humanities Council (785) 357-0359 tracy@kansashumanities.org Kansas Humanities Council receives prestigious national award for #QR1863 Topeka – The Kansas... full article>>

October 29, 2014

Park University students establish endowment at National WWI Museum

Park University News Release Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Request Information (888) 319-9522 Park University History Students to Establish Endowment at National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial Park University’s Zeta Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society... full article>>

October 27, 2014

Park University students present drama about 100th anniversary of Christmas Truce of 1914

Park University News Release Monday, October 27, 2014 Contact: Tim Westcott, tim.westcott@park.edu, (816) 584-6364 Park University to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914 Students from Park University’s Program of History will present a dramatic theater production to... full article>>

October 27, 2014

Fort Scott National Historic Site announces 33rd annual Candlelight Tour dates

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: October 27, 2014 Contacts: Barak V. Geertsen (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott NHS PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 www.nps.gov Final Full Year of Civil War featured in this year’s 33rd Annual Candlelight Tour at... full article>>

October 24, 2014

Dinner and celebrity roast will benefit Lee's Summit Museum

Historical Society of Lee's Summit News Release October 7, 2014 Contact: Sue Hart, HSLS Phone: (816) 679-1601 Take part in the Historical Society of Lee's Summit Museum 1st Annual Celebrity Roast The Lee's Summit Historical Society (LSHS) is holding its first community... full article>>

October 21, 2014

Battle of Westport 150th anniversary commemorated

Monnett Battle of Westport Fund News Release Contact: Daniel L. Smith, Chair of Monnett Battle of Westport Fund and Co-chair of Battle of Westport 150 Phone: (913) 345-2000 Fax: (913) 345-2081Largest Civil War battle west of the Mississippi happened 150 years ago this week The Battle of Westport 150... full article>>

October 21, 2014

Aaron Barnhart presents KHC program about Kansas Mennonites in WWI

Kansas Humanities Council News Release Contact: Aaron Barnhart, ab@aaronbarn.com              Leslie Von Holten, Kansas Humanities Council, (785) 357-0359 From World War I Resisters to Mental Health Reformers: The Remarkable Story of Kansas... full article>>

October 20, 2014

Fort Scott National Historic Site presents Price’s 1864 March through Missouri

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: October 17, 2014 Contact: Barry Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site shares the story of Price’s 1864 March through Missouri Fort Scott National Historic Site invites the public... full article>>

October 09, 2014

Walk with Civil War Spirits at Lone Jack Civil War Museum

Lone Jack Civil War Museum and Cemetery News Release For information, call (816) 805-1815 History comes alive with the 12th Annual Walk with Civil War Spirits  For a hauntingly spookactular time, the Lone Jack Historical Society invites children of all ages to join the 12th annual Walk with... full article>>

October 02, 2014

Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees will meet in Harrisonville, MO

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release  Contact: Sonia Smith, ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5304 Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held in Harrisonville, MO Don Peters, Executive Director of the Cass County Historical Society, is hosting the... full article>>

September 29, 2014

Luncheon in St. JO, MO, honors award-winners, donors, Heritage Area friends and Partners

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304  ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org or Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Note:  To see photos from the awards luncheon, visit the... full article>>

September 19, 2014

Learn what role hemp bales played in the Battle of Lexington

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site News Release Sept. 15, 2014 Volume 42-166 Contact:   Steph Deidrick, (573) 751-9392, steph.deidrick@dnr.mo.gov or                Gena Terlizzi, (573) 751-1010 gena.terlizzi@dnr.mo.gov  Learn more... full article>>

September 18, 2014

Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site commemorates 150th anniversary of battle

Kansas Historical Society News Release  Contact: Bobbie Athon or Lisa Hecker, (785) 272-8681 6425 SW 6th Ave. Topeka KS 66615-1099 www.kshs.org September 18, 2014 Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Battle Mine Creek Battlefield... full article>>

September 17, 2014

2013 Twitter reenactment of Quantrill's Raid honored with awards

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contacts:Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304, ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283, jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Bethany Hawkins - AASLH (615) 320-3203, hawkins@aaslh.org American Association... full article>>

August 27, 2014

Symbols of Sacrifice: honoring the sacrifices of Americans throughout our nation’s history

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott, Kansas 66701 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Release Date: August 27, 2014 Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 ... full article>>

August 22, 2014

National Heritage Areas celebrate 30 years telling America's stories

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith, Marketing and Community Development Manager Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area www.freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5300 Office (785) 856-5303 Fax (785) 840-5499 Cell National Heritage Areas:... full article>>

August 19, 2014

Celebrate a smoke-filled weekend at Fort Scott as Smokey Bear turns 70

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard P.O. Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 phone (620) 223-0188 fax Contact: Barak Geertsen Phone number: (620) 223-0310 Date: August 18, 2014 Celebrate a... full article>>

July 31, 2014

Watkins Museum of History announces Civil War on the Western Frontier 2014 programs

Watkins Museum of History News Release July 31, 2014 For Immediate Release For more information contact: Abby Magariel, Education & Programs Coordinator (785) 841-4109, amagariel@watkinsmuseum.org... full article>>

July 24, 2014

Final Fridays will go on at the Carnegie in Lawrence, but pardon our mess

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release  Julie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Sonia Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Historical displays and performances showcase Douglas County at Final Fridays despite... full article>>

July 15, 2014

Youths have the opportunity to explore local history this summer through field trips

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott NHS PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov Release Date: July 14, 2014 Contacts: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Youths have the Opportunity to Explore Local History this Summer through a Series... full article>>

July 08, 2014

River Network names Kansan one of the 2014 "River Heroes"

Friends of the Kaw News Release River Network announces 2014 River Heroes Awards to Celebrate those who protect and care for waterways Empowering communities throughout the Tijuana River Watershed, giving back as a tireless volunteer river trail steward in Illinois, developing national... full article>>

July 03, 2014

Fort Scott offers trailblazer program this summer with a twist

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott NHS PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov Release Date: July 3, 2014 Contacts: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, 620-223-0310 Gary Herrmann, gary_herrmann@nps.gov, 620-223-0310... full article>>

May 29, 2014

Stagecoach, oxen, and telegraph are highlights of Good Ol’ Days at Fort Scott NHS

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release   Fort Scott National Historic Site PO Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov Release Date: May 28, 2014  Contacts: Barak V. Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Stagecoach, oxen, and... full article>>

May 22, 2014

Westport Historical Society hosts Created Equal events

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Alana Smith Westport Historical Society (816) 561-1821 westporthistoricalpublicity@gmail.com Westport Historical Society Presents The Abolitionists as part of the Created Equal Series Kansas City, MO (May 21, 2014) - The Westport Historical Society... full article>>

May 14, 2014

Brownback and Jenkins commemorate desegregation and dedicate new exhibit

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: Immediate Contact(s): Dave Smith  Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Governor Brownback and Congresswoman Jenkins Commemorate  60 Years of Desegregation and Dedicate New Kindergarten Exhibit Topeka, KS –... full article>>

May 14, 2014

Fort Scott National Historic Site Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard P.O. Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701  (620) 223-0310 phone (620) 223-0188 fax Release Date: May 9, 2014  Contact: Galen Ewing,... full article>>

May 14, 2014

Trailside Center presents program by Don Bates of the Civil War Round Table of Kansas City

Trailside Center News Release Trailside Center 9901 Holmes Rd. KCMO 64131 (816)  942-3581 Two-time President of the Civil War Round Table of Kansas City  presents a program on "Grant's Overland Campaign, 1864 DON BATESMAY 22, 2014 @ 7 PM9901 HOLMES ROADKANSAS CITY, MO 64131Don... full article>>

May 14, 2014

Eudora Area Historical Society announces May program

Eudora Area Historical Society News Release Isaias McCaffery presents "Growing Up American" for the Eudora Area Historical Society The Eudora Area Historical Society will have its May Program and meeting on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m., at Eudora City Hall. The program will be delivered by Isaias... full article>>

May 07, 2014

National Heritage Areas define America's shared history

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia J. Smith Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Julie McPike Program Coordinator (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org May 7, 2014 National Heritage Areas define... full article>>

March 25, 2014

"Voices from the Quilts": 19th and 20th century quilts on display at Fort Scott

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard P.O. Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov Contact: Ruth Walters, Ruth_Walters@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Voices from the Quilts, a 19th and 20th Century Quilt... full article>>

March 24, 2014

Repair work scheduled for Johnson County Museum in Shawnee, Kansas

Johnson County Museum News Release Media Contacts: Jody Hanson, Senior Public Information Officer Johnson County Manager's Office (913) 715-0423 or cell (913) 626-5482 jody.hanson@jocogov.org Nancy Mays, Director of Public Affairs and Communications Johnson County Manager's Office (913)... full article>>

March 24, 2014

Freedom's Frontier partner sites participate in annual Park Day

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contacts: Listed for each participating site below Several heritage area sites participating in annual Civil War Trust Park Day More than 150 years after the first shots of the Civil War were fired, another wave of volunteers is... full article>>

March 11, 2014

Lawrence quilter's programming accepted into Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

Marla Quilts, Inc. News Release Contact: Marla Jackson (785) 371-6682 marlaquilts@icloud.com www.marlaquilts.com Textile Academy accepted as Network to Freedom program by National Park Service Marla Jackson, Lawrence, Kansas textile artist and owner of The African American Quilt Museum and Textile... full article>>

March 07, 2014

Voices from the Quilts exhibit on display at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard P.O. Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov Release Date: March 7, 2014 Contact: Ruth Walters, Ruth_Walters@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Voices from the... full article>>

March 07, 2014

National Park Tourism creates economic benefits in Kansas

National Park Service News Release National Park Tourism in Kansas Creates $4.6 Million in Economic Benefit  New report shows visitor spending supports 64 jobs in Kansas OMAHA, Neb. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 101,752 visitors to national... full article>>

March 04, 2014

FFNHA Board of Trustees to meet at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Sonia Smith, ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5304 Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm The Freedom's Frontier Board of  trustees will held its regular board... full article>>

February 26, 2014

Fort Scott discussion of The Abolitionists: Cancellation

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: February 25, 2014 Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard P.O. Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov The March 1, 2014, Guided... full article>>

February 26, 2014

Missouri author, Tom Refiner, talks about the Burnt District at Westport Library

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Alana Smith, President  (816) 561-1821, (913) 231-6749 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 westporthistorical@gmail.com www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Date: February 25, 2014 For... full article>>

February 26, 2014

Shawn Leigh Alexander leads film discussion: Worse than Slavery

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Julie McPike, (785) 856-5300 Freedom's Frontier hosts Created Equal programming at Carnegie Building Shawn Leigh Alexander, from the University of Kansas, led a brief discussion after the screening of Worse than Slavery at the Carnegie... full article>>

February 21, 2014

Brown v. Board at 60: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Washburn University News Release General Inquiries Shawn Leisinger Executive Director, Centers for Excellence shawn.leisinger@washburn.edu (785) 670-2464 Professor Reggie Robinson Director of the Center for Law and Government reggie.robinson@washburn.edu (785) 670-1674 Media Contact Shelia Summers... full article>>

February 21, 2014

1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum re-opens and welcomes KC artist Katheryn Krouse

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Alana Smith, President (816) 561-1821, (913) 231-6749 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 westporthistorical@gmail.com www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum... full article>>

February 14, 2014

Fort Scott National Historic Site screens “The Abolitionists” from "American Experience" (
PBS)

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: February 14, 2014 Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 “The Abolitionists” PBS American Experience Presentation FORT SCOTT, KANSAS: Fort Scott National Historic Site, in partnership with... full article>>

February 14, 2014

Linn County Historian Retires from Trading Post

Trading Post Museum News Release    Linn County Historian Retires from Trading Post Trading Post Museum visitors will soon see the departure of the museum’s beloved curator, Alice Widner. Born and raised in western Kansas, Widner is retiring after serving over 35 years at the museum.... full article>>

February 13, 2014

Topeka High students debate racial segregration policies at Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Stork Phone number: (785) 354-4273  Topeka High School Debate Team To Be Featured at Brown v. Board of Education Site Topeka, KS... full article>>

February 07, 2014

Fort Scott National Historic Site closed for Presidents' Day

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release  Release Date: February 7, 2014 Contacts: Kelley Collins, kelley_collins@nps.gov (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 phone www.nps.gov/fosc Fort... full article>>

February 07, 2014

#QR1863 receives Honorable Mention as Outstanding Public History Project

National Council on Public History News Release Note: Information on all award-winners is at http://ncph.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014-NCPH-Awards-Listing.pdf.#QR1863 receives Honorable Mention as Outstanding Public History Project The National Council on Public History (NCPH) has announced 2014... full article>>

February 07, 2014

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum director is a NCPH 2014 award recipient

National Council on Public History News Release Note: Information on all award-winners is at http://ncph.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014-NCPH-Awards-Listing.pdf.  Director of Harry S. Truman Library and Museum receives NCPH’s Robert Kelly Memorial Award  The National Council on... full article>>

February 05, 2014

Weather Closure: Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release Date: For Immediate Release Contact: David Smith Phone Number: (785) 817-1843 Site Closed Due to Inclement Weather Topeka, KS – Due to inclement weather, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site will... full article>>

February 04, 2014

Weather Closure: Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release Date: For Immediate Release  Contact: David Smith Phone Number: (785) 817-1843 Site Closed Due to Inclement Weather Topeka, KS – Due to inclement weather, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site will be... full article>>

January 23, 2014

Winning entries and finalists in juried high school art contest on exhibit at Brown v. Boa
rd of Education National Historic Site

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: For Immediate Release Contact: Grant Glenn Phone number: (785) 235-5330 High School Art Exhibition Displayed through January 23 Topeka, KS –Brown v. Board of Education... full article>>

January 23, 2014

Kansas Byways survey will collect opinions for Kansas Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Kansas Byways Program News Release Kansas Byways Program Seeks Opinions : Bicyclists, pedestrians encouraged to participate If you enjoy getting off the beaten path by walking or bicycling, then the Kansas Byways Program wants to consider your ideas for inclusion in a new Kansas Byways... full article>>

January 17, 2014

Fort Scott National Historic Site closed for Martin Luther King Day

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: January 16, 2014 Contact: Kelley Collins, Kelley_collins@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott NHS PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov   Fort Scott National Historic Site Announces Holiday Hours Fort Scott... full article>>

January 17, 2014

Fort Scott National Historic Site presents Shared Stories of the Civil War about the Under
ground Railroad

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: January 16, 2014 Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 The Underground Railroad, a Shared Stories Presentation  FORT SCOTT, KANSAS: Fort Scott National Historic Site invites the public to “The Underground... full article>>

January 17, 2014

Celebrate MLK Day at Brown v. Board of Education Site

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: January 17, 2014 Contact: Angela Estep Phone number: (785) 354-4273  Celebrate MLK Day at Brown v. Board of Education Site Topeka, KS – All are invited to... full article>>

January 07, 2014

Author Tom Rafiner will discuss his new book about Missouri's Burnt District at the Harris
onville Library

Cass County Public Library News Release Contact: Burnt District Press, Burnt District of Missouri, LLC Jackie Roberts, 1201 East Pearl St., Harrisonville, Missouri 64701 BDpress@ymail.com  Contact: Cass Co Public Library Genealogy Branch, (816) 884-6285  Cinders and Silence: A Chronicle of... full article>>

January 07, 2014

Arrow Rock (MO) State Historic Site administrator is Harris-Kearney House Museum's Februar
y Second Saturday speaker

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Alana Smith, President (816) 561-1821, (913) 231-6749 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 westporthistorical@gmail.com www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Date: January 7, 2014 For Immediate... full article>>

December 10, 2013

Immigration and Naturalization Exhibit Opens at Brown v. Board Of Education Site

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Justin Sochacki  Phone Number: (785) 354-4273 Immigration and Naturalization Exhibit Opens at Brown v. Board Of Education Site Topeka, KS – Most Kansans can trace their heritage to... full article>>

December 09, 2013

FFNHA Board of Trustees to meet at Riley County Historical Museum

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release December 5, 2013 Contact: Sonia Smith, Community Development/Outreach Specialist – ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5304 Riley County Historical Museum hosts Freedom’s Frontier Board of Trustees quarterly meeting Riley County... full article>>

December 02, 2013

Medal of Honor Winners to be Featured on Fort Scott's 32nd Annual Candlelight Tour

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: November 26, 2013 Contacts: Kelley Collins, kelley_collins@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310               Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620)... full article>>

November 11, 2013

First Kansas Colored Infantry Mural Presentation at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: November 8, 2013 Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 First Kansas Colored Infantry Mural Presentation at Fort Scott National Historic Site FORT SCOTT, KANSAS: Fort Scott National Historic Site (NHS) is... full article>>

November 08, 2013

Fort Scott NHS Announces Holiday Closures

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: November 7, 2013 Contact: Kelley Collins, kelley_collins@nps.gov (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott NHS Announces Holiday Closures Fort Scott, KS— Fort Scott National Historic Site will be closed on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11,... full article>>

November 01, 2013

Fort Scott National Historic Site announces theme for 32nd annual Candlelight Tour

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: November 1, 2013 Contact: Kelley Collins, kelley_collins@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Courage under Fire is Theme of 32nd Annual Candlelight Tour at Fort Scott Fort Scott, KS – "There is no glory in war, yet from the blackness of... full article>>

October 30, 2013

Nationally recognized dancer to perform at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic S
ite

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release  Release date: Immediate Contact: Angela Estep Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Nationally Known Su Teatro Performs Dancing With the Spirits  at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Topeka, KS – Su... full article>>

October 23, 2013

#QR1863 honored with KMA award

Kansas Museums Association News Release October 22, 2013 Contact: Murl Riedel, KMA Awards Chair (785) 207-0503 murl@kansashumanities.org Kansas museums receive awards LAWRENCE - The Kansas Museums Association (KMA) recently recognized two institutions for outstanding contributions to the Kansas... full article>>

October 23, 2013

Lights on Afterschool at Brown v. Board calls attention to need for more afterschool progr
ams

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release  Contact: Angela Estep Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and Williams Science and Fine Arts Elementary Celebrate Lights On Afterschool Topeka, KS – This October, more than... full article>>

October 22, 2013

The lost Topeka Constitution is found and will be unveiled at library to mark 158th annive
rsary of Topeka Constitutional Convention

Topeka and Shawnee County Library News Release Contact: Topeka and Shawnee County Library, (785) 580-4400 Library program uncovers early Topeka and Kansas history The Topeka Constitution, lost for more than 150 years, will be unveiled at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library from 6 to 7 p.m.,... full article>>

October 21, 2013

New NPS online tool for teachers brings national parks into classrooms

National Park Service News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Back to School – in America’s National Parks National Park Service Helps Teachers Make Learning Fun & Relevant  Fort Scott, KS - Teachers across the country have a... full article>>

October 18, 2013

Fort Scott National Historic Site open to visitors again after government shutdown ends

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release October 18, 2013 Contact: Kelley Collins, Kelley_collins@nps.gov (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site Reopens to Visitors Fort Scott, Kansas – Fort Scott National Historic Site re-opens to visitors. Visitors can access public areas... full article>>

October 17, 2013

Celebrate Christmas 1922 at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum

Westport Historical Society News Release October 17, 2013 Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director - (816) 561-1821 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Or Group Page: Westport Historical Society Travel Back In Time By... full article>>

October 17, 2013

Celebrate Christmas 1922 by candlelight at a Holiday Speakeasy

Westport Historical Society News Release October 17, 2013 Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director - (816) 561-1821 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Or Group Page: Westport Historical Society Gangsters and Flappers... full article>>

October 02, 2013

Heritage Area honors award recipients and founders

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release For more information, contact: Sonia Smith, (785) 856-5301 info@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area presents first awards at lunch in Fort Scott, Kansas Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area... full article>>

September 11, 2013

Freedom Festival at John Brown Museum State Historic Site

OSAWATOMIE, KS—The Kansas Historical Society announced that John Brown Museum State Historic Site will host Freedom Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, September 21, and 12 – 5 p.m. Sunday, September 22. Admission is free. For a schedule of events, call 913-755-4384 or visit... full article>>

September 10, 2013

From Enlistment to Grave: A Fort Scott Soldier in the Civil War

Release Date: September 10, 2013Contacts: Galen Ewing, 620-223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov  Fort Scott – Fort Scott National Historic Site continues its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with an evening tour on Friday, September 20.By the time Abraham Lincoln... full article>>

August 30, 2013

Cass County exhibit explores The Stern Visitations of War

Cass County Public Library and Cass County Historical Society News Release Contact: Carol Bohl, (816) 884-1909 or csbohl at gmail.com “The Stern Visitations of War” Exhibit Unveiling Persons living in Cass County 150 years ago faced suffering, violence and loss almost beyond... full article>>

August 30, 2013

Jonathan Earle and Diane Mutti Burke talk about the new book of Border War essays they edi
ted

Kansas City Public Library News Release Contact: Central Library, (816) 701-3400 Editors of Bleeding Kansas, Bleeding Missouri explore the impact the region had on the Civil War Long before the first shot of the Civil War was fired at Fort Sumter, violence was commonplace along the Missouri-Kansas... full article>>

August 30, 2013

Grant Renne & Sons to present program on moving the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum to it
s present location

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director (816) 561-1821 Westport Historical Society 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Or Group Page: Westport Historical Society A Kansas City... full article>>

August 28, 2013

Now Online: Civil War on the Western Border, A Website Exploring the Missouri-Kansas Confl
ict from 1854-1865

Contact: Lorenzo Butler816.701.3669 lorenzobutler@kclibrary.org (Kansas City, Missouri) - A new way to discover and research the Civil War's legacy in the Kansas-Missouri border region is now available to anyone with... full article>>

August 22, 2013

Symbols of Sacrifice

Fort Scott National Historic Site News ReleaseRelease Date: August 22, 2013Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, 620-223-0310Symbols of SacrificeSaturday, September 7, through Sunday, September 15.FORT SCOTT, KANSAS: Fort Scott National Historic Site (FSNHS) is pleased to partner with the... full article>>

August 22, 2013

NEW WORK Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Quantrill's Lawrence Massacre in 1863 "
STILL WE RISE" Exhibition Friday, August 30, 2013

(for more details)Marvin S. Robinson, II robinsonmarvins@yahoo.com913.232.1993 WHO : The African American Quilt Museum and Textile Academy (Marla Quilts, Inc.) presents a NEW WORK.....entitled, STILL WE RISE in collaboration with her "Beyond The Book" program, an art and literacy... full article>>

August 22, 2013

Get Outdoors and Connect with the Past during Labor Day Weekend 2013 at Fort Scott NHS

Contact: Galen EwingPhone number: 620-223-0310Date: August 22, 2013“The chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny” – Pierre Joseph... full article>>

August 21, 2013

How Did They Do That?

Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director 816-561-18214000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111www.westporthistorical.comIn 1922, the Harris-Kearney House was to be demolished in order to make way for Main Street improvements. Determined to save her childhood home, Julia Kearney Wornall and... full article>>

August 14, 2013

Harris-Kearney House Museum restoring "Hattie's Room"

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director, (816) 561-1821 Westport Historical Society 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Or our group Page: Westport Historical Society Restoration... full article>>

August 14, 2013

Photographs by Al Pitzner, on display at 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum in September

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director, (816) 561-1821 Westport Historical Society 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111www.westporthistorical.comFacebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House MuseumOr our group Page: Westport Historical SocietyPhotographer Al... full article>>

August 14, 2013

Whose justice? : A tour at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen, (620) 223-0310 "Whose justice?" is Theme of Evening Tour at Fort Scott on Saturday, August 17 “Everyone is carrying a gun” said one observer of the town of Fort Scott during the late 1850s. During that era, known as... full article>>

August 14, 2013

Traveling exhibit at Brown v. Board honors Arab Americans in military, Peace Corps and Dip
lomatic Corps

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release  Contact: David Smith Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Traveling Exhibition Honors Arab Americans in Military, Peace Corps, and Diplomatic Corps Topeka, KS – Arab Americans have been an integral part of the United States of... full article>>

July 31, 2013

Trailside Center: 25 year later, lost souls of "Lost Township" are still lost

Trailside Center News Release Contact: Jim at (816) 322-3736 Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64131(816) 942-3581 info@trailsidecenter.org 25 years later the lost souls of the “Lost Township” are still lost Twenty-five years ago, the Davis-Smith Family Cemetery in... full article>>

July 31, 2013

Public forum considers bridge crossing and public access to Kansas River

Shawnee County Historical Society News Release Contact: (785) 234-6097 or shawneecountyhistory@gmail.com Public forum considers bridge crossing and public access to Kansas River In the process of replacing the bridge crossing the Kansas River at Willard, the Shawnee County Commission has a... full article>>

July 31, 2013

Lone Jack Battlefield anniversary commemorates local grit, determination

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Information verification: www.historiclonejack.org Alinda Miller, president, (816) 805-1815 Press Release sent by: PO Box 34, Lone Jack, MO 64070 Linda Barta, secretary, (816) 805-4252  www.lonejackbattle150.org What: 2013 Lone Jack Civil War Battle... full article>>

July 31, 2013

Learn about the Battle of Black Jack through exhibit at Harris-Kearney House Museum

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director, (816) 561-1821 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Or Group Page: Westport Historical Society Date: July 26, 2013 For Immediate... full article>>

July 23, 2013

Historic houses launch new and bold educational programming

The Wornall/Majors House Museums News Release Contact: Jayne Siemens  (913) 268-0606 jsiemens@vencomm.com HISTORIC HOUSES LAUNCH NEW AND BOLD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING (Kansas City, MO)— On Sunday, August 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Alexander Majors House... full article>>

July 08, 2013

Encampment and ice cream social at John Brown Museum State Historic Site

John Brown Museum State Historic Site News Release For more information, call (913) 755-4384 Civil War Encampment and Ice Cream Social at John Brown Museum OSAWATOMIE, KS—The Kansas Historical Society announced that John Brown Museum State Historic Site will host a Civil War encampment and... full article>>

July 08, 2013

Fort Scott uses Shared Stories of the Civil War to explore Quantrill's Raid and Order No.
11

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 (620) 223-0310www.nps.gov/fosc Release Date: July 8, 2013 Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott explores Quantrill's Raid and Order No. 11 with... full article>>

June 27, 2013

Investigate for ghosts at 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director - (816) 561-1821 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Or Group Page: Westport Historical Society   Got ghosts? The 1855... full article>>

June 24, 2013

1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum to host exhibit by local articst Brad Ultican

Westport Historical Society News Release June 20, 2013 Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director (816) 561-1821 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 www.westporthistorical.com Facebook: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Or Group Page: Westport Historical Society Local artist, Brad Ultican, to... full article>>

June 24, 2013

Evening cannon firing begins Indepence Day weekend events at Fort Scott National Historic
Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contacts: Galen Ewing, 620-223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov Cannon fire at Fort Scott National Historic Site will begin the four-day celebration of our nation's independence   Fort Scott – John Adams, one of the founders of our new... full article>>

June 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 Historical Society , 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816 ) 561-1821 westporthistorica@gmail.com www.westporthistorical.com It's Time to “Party in the... full article>>

June 01, 2013

Celebrate summer on the prairie on the historic Mitchell Farmstead

Mt. Mitchell Heritage Prairie News Release For immediate releaseJune 1, 2013 Media Contact: Michael Stubbs (785) 256-6228prairiescout@cox.netMt. Mitchell Prairie Guards celebrate summer with open house at Mitchell Farmstead  The Mt. Mitchell Prairie Guards will celebrate the arrival... full article>>

May 28, 2013

Medicine for Good Ol' Days is focus of programs at Fort Scott National Hisotoric Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Galen Ewing, (620) 223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov Fort Scott National Historic Site Features Programs Focusing on Medicine for Good Ol’ Days Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in the army? Who would be there if you became sick... full article>>

May 24, 2013

Battle of Island Mound Site is part of National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site News Release For more information: (573) 751-1010 Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site accepted into National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site was recently accepted into... full article>>

May 22, 2013

Brown v. Board site to close on federal holidays

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Contact: Dave Smith Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site 1515 S.E. Monroe Street Topeka, KS 66612 (785) 354-4273 phone (785) 354-7213 fax www.nps.gov/brvb www.facebook.com/brownvboardnps... full article>>

May 21, 2013

1855 Harris-Kearney House is a Blue Star Museum

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, Executive Director 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 561-1821, jamckeith@hotmail.com 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum to participate in Blue Star Museums The 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum is one of more than 1,800... full article>>

May 21, 2013

Exhibit at Fort Scott highlights story of immigration and naturalization in Kansas

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Galen Ewing, (620) 223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov  Americans by Choice traveling exhibit makes a stop at Fort Scott, Kansas A traveling exhibit titled Americans by Choice: The Story of Immigration and Naturalization in Kansas will... full article>>

May 21, 2013

Celebrate Memorial Day at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release  Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov Fort Scott National Historic Site Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend Fort Scott, KS: For the Memorial Day holiday this year, you and your family are invited to visit Fort Scott National Historic Site to... full article>>

April 26, 2013

Get on the bus and travel back in time for a Civil Rights tour of Topeka

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Contact: David Smith Phone number: (785) 354-4273 “Get On the Bus” and Travel Back in Time – National Park Announces Free Bus Tours of Topeka Topeka, KS – Brown v. Board of Education National... full article>>

April 26, 2013

Fort Scott now a Railroad Network to Freedom Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Fort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 (620) 223-0310 www.nps.gov/fosc Release Date: April 24, 2013 Contact: Bill Fischer, bill_fischer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Fort Scott National Historic Site... full article>>

April 26, 2013

Gary Jenkins talks about his documentary film on the rescue of John Doy

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen - Executive Director, Westport Historical Society 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 561-1821     (816) 377-4966 www.westporthistorical.com Local documentary film maker, Gary Jenkins, is... full article>>

March 06, 2013

Rebel Flag Captured by Kansas Troops in Austin, Missouri, in June 1861 now resides in Kans
as

Cass County Civil War Roundtable News Release Contact: Carol Bohl, President, (816) 884-1909 Email: csbohl@gmail.com What: Cass County Civil War Roundtable meeting, Free and open to the public, refreshments served Where: Harrisonville Library, 400 E. Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO 64701 When: Tuesday,... full article>>

February 28, 2013

Fort Scott National Historic Site tourism brings economics benefits to community

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Old Fort Boulevard P.O. Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 Contact: Betty Boyko Phone number: (620) 223-0310 Date: February 26, 2013 Fort Scott National Historic Site Tourism Creates $972,000 in Local Economic Benefit Part of $30... full article>>

February 26, 2013

Baker University Speech Choir performance explores the original Border War

FORT SCOTT, KANSAS: Fort Scott National Historic Site will host a performance by the Baker University Speech Choir entitled, “Guerilla Warfare: Bushwhackers & Jayhawkers,” on Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 PM. Part of the Shared Stories of the Civil War script series, the performance... full article>>

February 11, 2013

Groundbreaking Civil Rights story happened in Ottawa, Kansas

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Deb Barker, Director, (785) 242-1232 The Public Schools as “The Great World in Miniature”: Ottawa’s Groundbreaking Civil Rights Story  When Cheryl Brown-Henderson spoke at the 2004 ribbon-cutting for the Brown v. School... full article>>

February 07, 2013

Field trip transportation grants focus on enduring struggle for freedom

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: Immediate Contact(s): Nick Murray or Angela Estep Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Transportation Grants Available for Tours Focusing On the Enduring Struggle for Freedom in Kansas Topeka, KS – Brown... full article>>

February 07, 2013

Presidents Lincoln and Davis to attend Westport gala

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 561-1821 westporthistorical@gmail.com, www.westporthistorical.com Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis visit Westport The Westport Historical Society is... full article>>

January 22, 2013

Ragtime Music is on the program for Franklin County Historical Society's annual meeting

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Deborah Barker Franklin County Historical Society P.O. Box 145 Ottawa, KS 66067 (785) 242-1232 (785) 418-3810 barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org Ragtime Music at FCHS Annual Meeting The 76th Annual Meeting of the Franklin County Historical Society... full article>>

January 16, 2013

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and inaguration day with Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: Immediate Contact: Angela Estep, (785) 354-4273 MLK Celebration at Brown v. Board of Education NHS Topeka, KS – Brown v. Board of Education NHS invites you to celebrate Martin Luther... full article>>

January 10, 2013

Historian Ethan S. Rafuse discusses "Fighting Joe" Hooker

Kansas City Public Library News Release January 10, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Robert Butler, (816) 701-3729bobbutler@kclibrary.org Historian Ethan S. Rafuse Examines A Tumultuous Year for "Fighting Joe" Hooker (Kansas... full article>>

January 08, 2013

Fort Scott National Historic Site commemorates First Kansas Colored Infantry

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Date: January 8, 2013 Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 They Fought Like Tigers - First Kansas Colored Infantry Commemoration Fort Scott, KS: During the Civil War, Kansas was the first Union state to recruit,... full article>>

January 07, 2013

Lincoln and Jefferson visit Westport

Westport Historical Society News Release January 5, 2013 Contact: Jennifer McKeithen, 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 561-1821 westporthistorical@gmail.com www.westporthistorical.com Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis visit Westport The Westport Historical Society is... full article>>

January 07, 2013

Emancipation Proclamation commemorated at Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: Immediate Contact: Clayton Calder Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Make History Come Alive with Abraham Lincoln!Topeka, KS – This month marks the 150th anniversary of the... full article>>

January 03, 2013

Pony Express Museum announces Tuesday Night Talks schedule

St. Joseph CVB News Release Contact: Pony Express Museum 914 Penn Street St. Joseph, MO 64503 Cindy Daffron, Executive Director (816) 279-5059 pxdirector@ponyexpress.net www.ponyexpress.org Annual Tuesday Night Talks schedule announced The Pony Express Museum is preparing its 16th year of sponsoring... full article>>

January 03, 2013

Winning artwork displayed at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: For Immediate Release Contact: David Smith Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Park Displays Award-Winning Art to Public Topeka, KS – Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site will host the... full article>>

January 02, 2013

Fort Scott and A Christmas Carol? Yes! Dramatic reading will be presented

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: December 22, 2012 Contact: Barak Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Dramatic Reading of “A... full article>>

November 06, 2012

Topeka Civil Rights sites offer a history by cell phone tour

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release For Immediate Release Contacts: David Smith, (785) 354-4273               Grant M. Glen, (785) 235-5330 Topeka Civil Rights sites offer new ways to... full article>>

November 06, 2012

Fort Scott Candlelight Tour marks 31st year for event

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: November 2, 2012 Contact: Kelley Collins, kelley_collins@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 PO Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701 www.nps.gov Fort Scott NHS Commemorates Civil War in 1862 in 31st Annual Candlelight Tour Fort Scott, KS – Some... full article>>

October 26, 2012

Mine Creek Battlefield hosts open house

Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site News Release October 24, 2012 End of Season Open House at Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site PLEASANTON, KS—The Kansas Historical Society announced that Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site will host an end of season open house 11 a.m.... full article>>

October 24, 2012

Melissa Eaton is the new president of KCAS

Metropolitan Community College News Release Oct 24, 2012 Eaton Elected President of Kansas City Archaeological Society Congratulations to Melissa Eaton, MCC-Longview Anthropology Instructor, on her election as president of the Kansas City Archaeological Society, the local chapter of the Missouri... full article>>

October 10, 2012

URGENT! Post your comments about Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield by Friday, Oct. 12

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Contact: Alinda Miller, President Lone Jack Historical Society president@historiclonejack.org National Park Service draft report decreases priority rating for Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield Lone Jack Historical Society has received a draft of the... full article>>

October 01, 2012

Kansas Ancestor Fair encourages interest in family heritage

Kansas Historical Society News Release Contact: Lin Fredericksen, Reference Archivist - State Archives Division (785) 272-8681 ext. 282 Kansas Historical Society 6425 SW 6th Avenue Topeka KS 66615-1099 Kansas Ancestor Fair encourages interest in family heritage TOPEKA,... full article>>

September 20, 2012

Historical society hosts Native Neighbors From Franklin County's Past

Franklin County Historical Society News Release News for Immediate Release September 19, 2012 Contact: Deborah Barker, Director - Franklin County Historical Society 1124 W 7th St. Terrace, Ottawa, KS 66067 Ph: (785) 242-1232 Fax: (785) 242-1267 barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org Native... full article>>

September 20, 2012

Ritchie House announces Enduring Struggle for Freedom program series

Shawnee County Historical Society News Release News for Immediate Release Contact: Bill Wagnon (785) 230-6481 Contact: Shawnee County Historical Society, PO Box 2201, Topeka Ks 66601 (785) 234-6097 Enduring Struggle for Freedom program series announced As a partner with Freedom’s Frontier... full article>>

September 20, 2012

Shared Stories of the Civil War offered at Ritchie Historic House Site

Shawnee County Historical Society News Release News For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Wagnon, (785) 230-6481 Contact: Ritchie House, (785)234-6097 Shawnee county Historical Society, PO Box 2201, Topeka, KS 66601 Shawnee County Historical Society offers fall series of readers theatre In keeping... full article>>

September 20, 2012

Learn about historic prservation projects in Topeka

Shawnee County Historical Society News Release News for Immediate Release Contact: Robin Shrimplin, (785) 670-2060 Contact: Ritchie House, (785) 234-6097 Shawnee County Historical Society programs feature preservation projects in Topeka The Shawnee County Historical Society is sponsoring a series of... full article>>

September 20, 2012

National Archives at Kansas City offers genealogy symposium

National Archives at Kansas City News Release Call: (816) 268-8000 visit: http://www.archives.gov/kansas-city/ National Archives at Kansas City offers Second Annual Fall Genealogy Symposium The National Archives at Kansas City will be offering What is Old is New:... full article>>

September 12, 2012

Health and safety at Fort Scott in the mid 19th century is focus of tour

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: September 11, 2012 Contact: Barak V. Geertsen, barak_geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Evening Tour at Fort Scott NHS focuses on Frontiercare: Health and Safety at Fort Scott in the Mid 19th Century Fort Scott, KS - In... full article>>

September 12, 2012

Quintard Taylor lectures on African American liberty at Hall Center

University of Kansas - Hall Center for the Humanities News Release Contact: Professor Bill Tuttle, (785) 842-3188, tuttle@ku.edu What: The Bill Tuttle Distinguished Lecture in American Studies at the University of Kansas, Freedom's Frontier: Kansas and the Idea of African American Liberty,... full article>>

August 20, 2012

Brown v. Board Site hosts Grant Fest activities

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: For Immediate Release Contact: Dave Schafer or Justin Sochacki Phone number: (785) 354-4273 Brown v. Board Site Hosts Activities for Grant Fest on September 1 Topeka, KS – Brown v. Board of... full article>>

August 15, 2012

Lone Jack Commemorates 150th anniversary of battle

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Information verification: www.historiclonejack.org Alinda Miller, president, (816) 805-1815 PO Box 34 Press Release sent by: Lone Jack, MO 64070 Linda Barta, secretary, (816) 805-4252 www.lonejackbattle150.org What: 150th Anniversary Battle Reenactment and... full article>>

August 15, 2012

Thunder on the Border is a Border Wars experience at Missouri Town 1855

Missouri Town 1855 News Release For immediate release until September 8, 2012 Contact: Gordon Julich, Jackson County Parks + Rec Historic Sites Phone: (816) 503-4860 Email: missouritown@jacksongov.org Event: “Thunder on the Border” At Missouri Town 1855 Date: September 8, 2012 Time:... full article>>

August 10, 2012

Fort Scott continues its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: August 10, 2012 Contacts: Galen Ewing, (620) 223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov   From Enlistment to Grave: A Fort Scott Soldier in the Civil War Fort Scott – Fort Scott National Historic Site continues its... full article>>

August 08, 2012

Brown v. Board site hosts doll-making workshop with Marla Jackson

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: For Immediate Release Contact: Justin Sochacki Phone number: ( 785) 354-4273 Doll-making Workshop Led by Artist in Residence Marla Jackson Topeka, KS –Artist in Residence Marla A. Jackson will... full article>>

August 06, 2012

Buffalo Soldier Monument honored in Fort Leavenworth ceremony

Fort Leavenworth News Release July 16, 2012 Army to honor 20 years of Buffalo Soldier Monument with 10th Cav. bust dedication FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan.--The U.S. Army and Fort Leavenworth commemorate the 20th anniversary of a monument to Soldiers who served in two of the most historic all black units... full article>>

August 01, 2012

Dream Rocket Project launches exhibit at Harris-Kearney House Museum

Westport Historical Society News Release For more information, please call (816) 561-1821 or (913) 648-0952.  The Dream Rocket Project comes to Westport Historical Society and Harris-Kearney House Museum In 2009, the International Fiber Collaborative (IFC) launched the Dream Rocket... full article>>

July 26, 2012

Independence commemorates multi-faceted history

Independence News Release Media Contact: Janeen Aggen, Independence, MO Tourism  - (913) 599-2080                      janeena@sbcglobal.net National Park Service – National Trails System unveils five... full article>>

July 12, 2012

150 Years after Angels Wept: event at Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Information verification: Alinda Miller, president, (816) 805-1815                                  Linda Barta, secretary, (816) 805-4252 Lone Jack... full article>>

July 12, 2012

“Whose Land Was It?” Land and property issues at Fort Scott highlighted in tour

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: July 12, 2012 Contacts: Galen Ewing, (620) 223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov “Whose Land Was It?” – Land and Property Issues that Affected Fort Scott Highlighted in Evening Tour Fort Scott –... full article>>

July 12, 2012

Exhibition examines Lincoln's life and legacy

1855 Harris Kearney House Museum News Release Contact: Alana Smith, (816) 561-1821 or (913) 648-0952 westporthistorical @gmail.com National traveling exhibition goes beyond public images of Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, a Man for All Times, a national... full article>>

July 11, 2012

Student art contest commemorates 150th anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: July 11. 2012 Contact: Barak Geertsen, Barak_Geertsen@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 What Does Freedom Mean to You? Student Art Contest Commemorates 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation ProclamationFort Scott, KS – Calling all teenage... full article>>

June 27, 2012

Civil War to Civil Rights Trading Cards available at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Date: June 26, 2012 Contact: Dottie Messer, dottie_messer@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310 Civil War to Civil Rights Trading Cards Fort Scott, KS: Trading cards have been popular with kids for generations, from images of sports figures to movie stars. Now, Fort... full article>>

June 18, 2012

Evening cannon firing kicks off celebration at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: June 22, 2012 Contacts: Galen Ewing, (620) 223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov Fort Scott – Volunteers and staff of Fort Scott National Historic Site invite you to come and join us in a celebration of our nation’s independence for... full article>>

June 11, 2012

Tragedies of Fort Scott’s history highlighted in evening tour

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen Phone: (620) 223-0310 Date: June 11, 2012 Tragedies of Fort Scott’s History Highlighted in Evening Tour on Saturday, June 16 Fort Scott, KS: “Today is a great day for great rejoicing with us-as a... full article>>

May 25, 2012

Fort Scott programs honor the American Indian

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Date: May 25, 2012 Contact: Galen Ewing, (620) 223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov Fort Scott National Historic Site to Offer Programs Honoring the American Indian for Good Ol’ Days On June 2, 2012, Fort Scott National Historic Site will offer programs,... full article>>

May 24, 2012

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Barak Geertsen  Phone number: (620) 223-0310 Date: May 23, 2012 Fort Scott National Historic Site Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend “From these honored dead, we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full... full article>>

May 24, 2012

Prairie Days Festival dates set at Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie News Release Contact: Michelle M. Martin (Director/Historian) (620) 289-4238/(800) 822-3602 days (620) 249-7749 evenings IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prairie Days Festival set for June 9th at Little House on the Prairie Museum This year’s Prairie Days will feature stories from... full article>>

May 16, 2012

Fort Scott thanks America’s armed forces with free entrance to national parks

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: May 16, 2012 Contacts: Galen Ewing, (620) 223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov Thanking America’s Armed Forces Active Duty U.S. Military Offered Free Entrance to All National Parks  Fort Scott, KS – To... full article>>

May 09, 2012

Brown v. Board of Education oral history project will capture community stories

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site News Release Release date: For Immediate Release Contact: Justin Sochacki Phone number: (785) 354-4273   Got a Story? Brown v. Board Announces Oral History Project at 58th Anniversary Event Topeka – The community has... full article>>

April 30, 2012

Westport Historical Society open house celebrates preservation

Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Alana Smith, (816) 561.1821, westporthistorical@gmail.com (Harris-Kearney House Museum)   Celebrating Kansas City’s Historical Past KANSAS CITY, MO (MAY 8, 2012) – Citizens in Kansas City, Missouri will join thousands of... full article>>

April 30, 2012

Memorial illumination honors soldiers’ memory

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Contact: Alinda Miller, president, (816) 805-1815, PO Box 34, Lone Jack, MO 64070 www.historiclonejack.org What: 4th Annual Memorial Illumination Where: Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield Museum Park – (816) 805-1815, Highway 50, ½ block south... full article>>

April 30, 2012

Lee's Summit Historical Society leads a downtown walking tour

Lee’s Summit Historical Society and Lee’s Summit Historic Preservation Commission News Release Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Contact: Melissa Bedford Fears, Public Communications Coordinator (816) 969-1014 office (816) 572-0605 cell Stay up to date by visiting us online at... full article>>

April 30, 2012

Historic Lone Jack hosts picnic to Save the Cave (Hotel)

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Information verification: www.historiclonejack.org Alinda Miller, president, (816) 805.1815 PO Box 34 Press Release sent by: Lone Jack, MO 64070 Linda Barta, secretary, 816.805.4252 www.lonejackbattle150.org What: Cave Hotel Picnic Tea fundraiser Where: Cave... full article>>

April 27, 2012

DMI names next president and CEO

DMI/City of Lawrence News Release Friday, April 27, 2012 Contact: Megan Gilliland, City of Lawrence communications manager, (785) 832-3406 DMI names next President and CEO (Lawrence, Kan.) – The Destination Management, Inc. (DMI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of its... full article>>

April 23, 2012

Celebrate spring at Little House on the Prairie Museum

Little House on the Prairie Museum News Release Cointact: Michelle M. Martin (Director/Historian) (620) 289-4238 or (800) 822-3602 days/(620) 249-7749 evenings Little House on the Prairie Museum’s Spring Celebration Set For April 28thLittle House on the Prairie Museum opened its doors to the... full article>>

April 23, 2012

Old Depot Museum hosts immigration and naturization in Kansas exhibit

Franklin County Historical Society/Old Depot Museum News Release Contact: Deborah Barker, Director - Franklin Co. Historical Society (785) 242-1232barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org Immigration and Naturalization Exhibit To Open at Old Depot Museum in MayOttawa, Kansas, – Most Kansans can trace their... full article>>

April 23, 2012

Second Saturday Speaker Series scheduled at Westport

Westport Historical Society/Kansas City Public Library, Westport Branch News Release Contact: (816) 561-1821 or (913) 648-0952  Second Saturday Speaker Series May speaker announced The Westport Historical Society and the Westport Branch of the Kansas City, Missouri Public Library are pleased to... full article>>

April 23, 2012

Historical society celebrates 75 years of preserving the past in Franklin County, KS

Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Deborah Barker, Director - Franklin Co. Historical Society(785) 242.1232barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org75 Years of Preserving the PastOttawa, Kansas - In 1937, "The Plainsman," a film starring Gary Cooper as Wild Bill Hickok, played at Ottawa's... full article>>

April 06, 2012

Fort Osage hosts historic Sibley cemetery tour

Fort Osage Education Center News Release CONTACT: Gordon Julich, Jackson County Parks & Recreation Historic Sites Phone: (816) 503-4860 Email: fortosage@jacksongov.org EVENT: Historic Sibley Cemetery Tour DATE: Saturday, April 21, 2012TIME: 10:30 a.m.... full article>>

April 04, 2012

Fort Scott 2012 Civil War encampment reoccupies the high ground

Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: April 4, 2012 Contacts: Galen Ewing, (620) 223-0310, galen_ewing@nps.gov Reoccupying the High Ground: Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Return of the Military to Fort Scott during 2012’s Civil War Encampment Fort... full article>>

April 02, 2012

Mine Creek Battlefield to reopen for travel season

Kansas Historical Society News Release March 30, 2012 Contact: Lisa Hecker, (785) 272-8681, lhecker@kshs.org Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site to Reopen for Travel Season   PLEASANTON, KS – The Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site will open its visitor center Wednesday,... full article>>

March 27, 2012

Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area partners offer hands-on Civil War preservation

Volunteers are needed to assist local partners of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) with hands-on Civil War site preservation for Park Day, Saturday, March 31.Since 1996, the Civil War Trust has sponsored Park Day, an annual event to help Civil War battlefields and historic... full article>>

March 26, 2012

Park Day volunteers needed at Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park

Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park Media Advisory Contact: Kerry Altenbernd, (785) 842-6478 kaltenbernd@blackjackbattlefield.org Volunteers needed to clean up the Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park Baldwin City, Kansas – More than 150 years after the first shots of the Civil War were... full article>>

March 26, 2012

Park Day offers hands-on Civil War preservation

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Contact: Alinda Miller, president, Lone Jack Historical Society Phone: (816) 805-1815 What: Civil War Trust Park Day Where: Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield Museum Park – 816-805-1815 Highway 50, ½ block south of Lone Jack exit When: Saturday,... full article>>

February 29, 2012

Bipartisan bill seeks to reform national heritage areas

News Release from: Office of Congressman Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania’s 15th District February 29, 2012 Press Contact: Collin Long (202) 225-6411 or (202) 731-0757 cell Dent and Tonko introduce bipartisan bill to reform national heritage areas WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Charlie Dent... full article>>

February 21, 2012

Historic preservation benefits local economy

Lone Jack Historical Society News Release Information verification: www.historiclonejack.org Contact: Alinda Miller, president, (816) 805-1815 or Linda Barta, secretary, (816) 805-4252 www.lonejackbattle150.org What: Battlefield Preservation Town Hall MeetingWhere: Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield... full article>>

February 20, 2012

Make Sense of the Civil War in a community conversation at the library

Kansas City (MO) Public Library News Release  For details and registration instructions for this free program, visit kclibrary.org/civilwar. Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War In his first inaugural address, President Lincoln spoke in tones interpreted as... full article>>

February 02, 2012

Bates County Museum director accepts spot on advisory committee

News from Bates County Historical Society and Museum For more information about Bates County Museum, contact: Peggy Buhr, (660) 679-0134 Freedom’s Frontier Advisory Committee Appointment Bates County Museum Director, Peggy Buhr, has accepted a position on the Advisory Committee of... full article>>

February 02, 2012

Engagement Forum focuses on the Kansas-Nebraska Act

News for Immediate Release from Johnson County (KS) Library For more information contact: Marsha Bennett, (913) 826-4301, bennettm@jocolibrary.org Legacies of the Civil War Johnson County Library Issues and Engagement Forum: The Kansas-Nebraska Act The Johnson County Library will host an issues... full article>>

January 27, 2012

Explore the French presence on the western frontier at Fort Osage

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Fort OsageContact: Gordon Julich, Jackson County Parks & Recreation Historic Sites Phone: (816) 503-4860 e-mail: fortosage@jacksongov.org  Event: Traditional 1750’s  Mardi Gras Date:  February 10 & 11, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fee:... full article>>

January 23, 2012

Middle school students to learn about "Sleeping Heros"

News Release: New statewide Kansas history project  For more information contact: Don Lambert, dLambert0753@yahoo.com Phone: (785) 230-3630 Project launch - "Sleeping Heroes: The Impact of Civil War Veterans on Kansas Communities"  You are invited to the launch of a new... full article>>

January 16, 2012

Shared Stories performance schedule announced

Topeka, Kansas – The Shawnee County Historical Society in Topeka will perform four Shared Stories of the Civil War in readers theater format at the Ritchie House’s Cox Communication Heritage Education Center, 1118 SE Madison, on successive FebruarySunday afternoons at 2 PM. Member of the... full article>>

December 21, 2011

Library's program discusses Mark Twain’s “The Private History of a Campaign that Failed”

Johnson County Library News Release For more information contact: Marsha Bennett Phone: (913) 261-2319 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Legacies of the Civil War: Mark Twain’s “The Private History of a Campaign that Failed” The Johnson County Library will host a program entitled Mark... full article>>

December 16, 2011

Hall Center announces 2012-13 research and creative work fellows

University of Kansas News Release  Contact: Kristine Latta, Hall Center for the Humanities, (785) 864-7823 Hall Center announces 2012-13 Research and Creative Work Fellows LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities has announced its Humanities Research Fellows and Creative Work Fellows... full article>>

December 09, 2011

Lone Jack Battlefield hosts preservation plan public meeting

Lone Jack Battlefield Preservation Plan Public Meeting Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PMLocation: Lone Jack City Hall, 207 N Bynum Road, Lone Jack MO The Lone Jack Historical Society and Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area are pleased to announce that... full article>>

November 23, 2011

Jayhawkers are part of the Civil War stories on 30th annual candlelight tour at Fort Scott
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Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release Date: Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 Contact: Kelley Collins, kelley_collins@nps.gov Phone number: (620) 223-0310 Jayhawkers, Other Civil War Stories Featured on 30th Annual Candlelight Tour at Fort Scott NHS Fort Scott, KS –... full article>>

November 04, 2011

Library presents program on Mark Twain and the Civil War

Johnson County (KS) Library News Release For more information contact: Marsha Bennett, bennettm@jocolibrary.org Phone number: (913) 261-2319  News: For Immediate Release Tuesday, November 1, 2011  Legacies of the Civil War:Mark Twain and the Civil War Program At Johnson County Library The... full article>>

October 28, 2011

Fort Scott NHS commemorates Civil War sesquicentennial in 30th annual candlelight tour

Contacts: Kelley Collins, kelley_collins@nps.gov, 620-223-0310Fort Scott, KS – Robert E. Lee once said, “It is well that war is so terrible. Otherwise, we should grow too fond of it”From 1861-65, Americans experienced the ‘terrible’ consequences of war, feeling both... full article>>

October 18, 2011

Freedom’s Frontier distributes comprehensive map

News for Immediate Release For more information, contact: Judy Billings, (785) 856-5300, jbillings@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area observes the fifth anniversary of its designation by distributing a new, comprehensive heritage map. In October 2006, Congress... full article>>

September 28, 2011

National Cemeteries announce Civil War era travel itinerary

WASO News Release Contact(s): Kathy Kupper Phone number: (202) 208-6843 Date: September 27, 2011 Online Civil War Era WASHINGTON – Established out of necessity during the Civil War, national cemeteries have evolved from simple burial grounds to national memorials honoring all those who serve.... full article>>

July 28, 2011

Freedom’s Frontier receives grant

NEWS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2011 For more information: Judy Billings (785) 856-5300, jbillings@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area Receives Grant  Lawrence, Kan. – The Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area has... full article>>

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