June 08, 2020
Freedom's Frontier Trustees hold meeting via Zoom
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News ReleaseContact: Jim Ogle, Executive Directorjogle@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 (mobile)Sonia Smith, Communications Managerssmith@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5304(785) 840-5499 (mobile)Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to hold...
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March 25, 2020
KCMO Mayor Issues Citywide “Stay at Home” Order
City of Kansas City, Missouri, News Release
Contact: Morgan Said
Mayor Issues Citywide “Stay at Home” Order
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas – in consultation with Health Department Director Dr. Rex Archer and Emergency Medical Services...
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February 10, 2020
The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site co-hosts “Buffalo Soldiers: From Slave to Sold
ier” Feb. 25
Missouri State Parks News Release
Contact: Miranda Fredrick (573)...
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February 10, 2020
Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees will meet at University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth
and tour rare Lincoln Collection
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News ReleaseContact: Jim Ogle, Executive Directorjogle@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 (mobile)Sonia Smith, Communications Managerssmith@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5304(785) 840-5499 (mobile)Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet at...
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January 14, 2020
Franklin County’s Civil Conservation Corps is topic at county historical society annual me
eting
Franklin County Historical Society News Release
Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, Executive Director
Franklin County Historical Society
Museum: (785) 242-1250
Cell (785) 242-4815
director@olddepotmuseum.org
Franklin County's Civil Conservation Corps is topic of this year's...
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November 20, 2019
Watkins Woolen Mill hosts Christmas on the Farm Dec. 7
Missouri State Parks Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site News Release Contact: Communications Office (573) 751-9392 communications@dnr.mo.gov Watkins Woolen Mill hosts Christmas on the Farm Dec. 7JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 20, 2019 – Come join Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State...
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November 20, 2019
New Smithsonian exhibit coming to Missouri's American Indian Culture Center
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November 20, 2019
1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum announces annual Christmas Candlelight tour
Westport Historical Society and 1855 Harris-Kearney House News Release Annual 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Christmas Candlelight tour showcases Christmas in Word and Song Entertain your Thanksgiving guests with a Christmas Candlelight Tour of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House. Visit Col. John...
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November 20, 2019
Historical Society program explores heroism or villainy of abolitionist John Brown
Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contacts:Diana Staresinic-Deane, FCHS Executive DirectorMuseum: (785) 242-1250 Cell: (785) 248-4815 director@olddepotmuseum.orgRyan Louis, OU Associate Professor of Communication Studies(785) 248-2526 ryan.louis@ottawa.eduHistorical Society program...
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November 20, 2019
Guided Bison Hike at Prairie State Park Dec. 7
Prairie State Park News Release
Contact: Communications Office (573-) 51-9392 communications@dnr.mo.gov
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November 08, 2019
FFNHA Board of Trustees to meet for second half of annual planning sessions
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News ReleaseContact: Jim Ogle, Executive Directorjogle@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 (mobile)Sonia Smith, Communications Manager ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5304 (785) 840-5499 (mobile)Freedom's Frontier...
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August 21, 2019
Freedom's Frontier Trustees hold annual planning session
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News ReleaseContact: Jim Ogle, Executive Directorjogle@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 (mobile)Sonia Smith, Communications Manager ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5304 (785) 840-5499 (mobile)Freedom's Frontier...
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August 19, 2019
Special exhibit at the museum showcases Native Americans in art
1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum News ReleaseContact: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111(816) 561-1821 or (913) 231-6749Special exhibit at the museum showcases Native Americans in art September 6 through October 26, 2019Karen White, from Kansas City, Kansas is an...
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August 07, 2019
Battle of Island Mound lecture focuses on women's recollections of Orders No. 11
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site News Release Contact: Communications Office (573) 751-9392 communications@dnr.mo.gov Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site hosts lecture:the impact of Civil War Orders No. 11 from the women's perspectivePeggy Buhr, director of the Bates County Museum...
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July 15, 2019
Visit Prairie State Park to experience the prairie at night on July 19
Prairie State Park News ReleaseContact: Missouri State Parks Communications Office (573) 751-9392communications@dnr.mo.govVisit Prairie State Park to experience the prairie at night on July 19Have you ever wondered what happens on the prairie after dark? Visit Prairie State Park at 8:30 p.m.,...
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June 05, 2019
Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet at Black Archives of Mid-America
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Jim Ogle, Executive Directorjogle@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 (cell)Sonia Smith, Communications Manager ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5304 (785) 840-5499...
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June 03, 2019
Former Special Forces commander and hero participates in Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest
Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation News Release
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May 16, 2019
Pioneer Days Summer Day Camp Explores Life on the Trail
Franklin County Historical Society News ReleaseContact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, FCHS Executive DirectorMuseum: (785) 242-1250 Cell: (785) 248-4815 director@olddepotmuseum.orgPioneer Days Summer Day Camp Explores Life on the TrailThe Franklin County Historical Society is offering a three-day summer...
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May 16, 2019
Tallgrass Tour Bus trips explore local infrastructure
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release
Contact: Kynedee Hodges, Marketing Coordinator
kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.com
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 South 3rd St.
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org
(785) 587-2726
Tallgrass Tour Bus trips explore local...
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May 06, 2019
Electric Charging Stations installed near Flint Hills Discovery Center
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release
Contact: Kynedee Hodges, Marketing Coordinator
kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.com
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 South 3rd St.
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org
(785) 587-2726
Electric charging stations installed next to Flint...
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May 06, 2019
Annual Flint Hills Festival scheduled for May 11
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release
Contact: Kynedee Hodges, Marketing Coordinator
kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.com
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 South 3rd St.
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org
(785) 587-2726
Annual Flint Hills Festival scheduled for May...
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May 06, 2019
Garrison School Cultural Center presents student-centered program on “The Great Migration”
Garrison School Cultural Center News ReleaseContact: Dr. Cecelia Robinson(816) 591-6199robinsonc@william.jewell.eduGarrison School Cultural Center presents student-centered program on “The Great Migration”On Tuesday, May 7, at 10:45 a.m. at Garrison School Cultural Center, 502 N. Water...
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May 06, 2019
Nearly five acres successfully treated with prescribed fire at Fort Scott National Histori
c Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site News ReleaseNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior Contact: Carl Brenner, (620) 223-0310 Nearly five acres successfully treated with prescribed fire at Fort Scott National Historic Site Fort Scott Kan. – In late April, Park managers at Fort Scott...
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May 06, 2019
New Exhibit celebrates the life of Leonardo Da Vinci
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release
Contact: Kynedee Hodges, Marketing Coordinator
kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.com
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 South 3rd St.
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org
(785) 587-2726
New Exhibit celebrates the life of Leonardo Da...
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May 06, 2019
Quilts from the collection of Tammy Reid (wife of Kansas City Chiefs head coach) on displa
y
Westport Historical Society and 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum News ReleaseContact: (816) 561-1821 or (913) 231-6749Harris-Kearney House, 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MOOne block west of Main on 40th Streetwww.westporthistorical.comQuilts from Tammy Reid's collection are on exhibit at the 1855...
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May 01, 2019
Kansas Tourism Director Selected
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism News Release
Contact: Ron Kaufman, Director of Information Services (785) 296-2870, ron.kaufman@ks.gov
Office of the Secretary
1020 S Kansas Ave. Suite 200
Topeka, KS 66612-1327
(785) 296-2281
www.ksoutdoors.com
Kansas Tourism...
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April 05, 2019
Quindaro community celebrates new National Commemorative Site
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact:Jim Ogle, Exective Directorogle@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-3635(785) 409-9943 (cell)Julie McPike, Managing Directorjmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org(785) 856-5283(785) 424-4453 (cell)Sonia Smith, Communications Manager...
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April 03, 2019
Flint Hills Discovery Center to open prairie garden terrace and trail exhibit
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release
Contact: Kynedee Hodges
Marketing Coordinator
kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.com
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 South 3rd St.
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org |(785) 587-2726
Flint Hills Discovery Center to open prairie...
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April 02, 2019
Exhibit examining art that drove expansion into American West opening at Old Depot Museum
on April 6
Franklin County Historical Society News Release
Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane
Executive Director, Franklin County Historical Society
Old Depot Museum: (785) 242-1250
Franklin County Records & Research Center: (785) 242-1232
www.olddepotmuseum.org
Exhibit examining art that drove...
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April 02, 2019
Saddle up for the 2019 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest
Flint Hills Discover Center News Release Contact: Ron Wilson, Poet Lariat – (785) 532-8092 - ron@ronscowboypoetry.comorKynedee Hodges, Marketing CoordinatorFlint Hills Discovery Center315 S 3rd StreetManhattan, KS 66502(785) 587-2729 X 213www.flinthillsdiscovery.orgSaddle up for the 2019...
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April 01, 2019
Spring Hours of Operation for Fort Scott National Historic Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Carl Brenner, (620) 223-0310 Spring Hours of Operation for Fort Scott National Historic Site Fort Scott KS – As the days grow longer, so do the hours of operation at Fort Scott National Historic Site. Beginning Monday, April 1, the park...
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February 18, 2019
Flint Hill Discovery Center panel discussions dive into latest exhibits
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Kynedee Hodges, Marketing Coordinator – (785) 587-2729 ext. 213 (office) kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.comKatharine Hensler, Assistant Director/Development – (785) 587-2729 ext. 207...
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February 12, 2019
Quindaro Townsite a step closer to National Commemorative Site designation
Contact: Sarah Little or Stacey Daniels (202) 224-4774 Senate Passes Legislation to Designate Quindaro Townsite a National Commemorative Site WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate passed a lands package that included language authored by Senator Roberts (R-Kan.) to designate the historic...
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January 09, 2019
Flint Hills Map and Education Program Adds Osage Nation Lesson Plans
Flint Hills Discovery Center News ReleaseContact: Kynedee Hodges Marketing Coordinator kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.com...
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January 04, 2019
New Flint Hill Discovery Center exhibits celebrate art and literature
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Kynedee Hodges, Marketing Coordinator kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.com (785) 587-2729 ext. 213...
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January 04, 2019
Learn about Women's Clubs and the Chautauqua Movement
Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, (785) 242-1250Note: The Old Depot Museum WILL BE CLOSED on January 27 so that all staff and volunteers can attend the Annual Meeting.82nd Annual Meeting of the Members of the Franklin County Historical Society...
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December 07, 2018
Wreaths Across America Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery News Release Contact:Diana Pitts at Pitts_diana@yahoo.comBetty Wright at betty7312@gmail.comThe Wreaths Across America event will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 11 a.m. The purpose of this event is to remember and honor the military, and to teach children...
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December 04, 2018
FFNHA Offices To Close To Honor President George H.W. Bush On December 5
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News ReleaseJim OgleExecutive Director(785) 856-3635jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgSonia J. SmithCommunications and Marketing Manager(785) 856-5304- 30 - Heritage Area Fast FactsMission: Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) is dedicated to building...
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December 04, 2018
Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to hold annual meeting at Park University
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News ReleaseJim OgleExecutive Director(785) 856-3635jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgSonia J. SmithCommunications and Marketing Manager(785) 856-5304Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to hold annual meeting at Park University Freedom's Frontier...
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November 09, 2018
Flint Hills Discovery Center's Veterans Appreciation Day to be held November 12
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release
Contact: Kynedee Hodges, Marketing Coordinator
kynedee.hodges@cityofmhk.com (785) 587-2729, x 213
Katharine Hensler, Assistant Director/Development – 785-587-2729 ext. 207 (office)
Flint Hills Discovery Center | 315 S. 3rd Street |...
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October 30, 2018
Fort Scott National Historic Site's 37th Annual Candlelight Tour includes audience partici
pation
Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release
Contact: Carl Brenner, carl_brenner@nps.gov (620) 223-0310
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Old Fort Blvd.
Post Office Box 918
Fort Scott KS 66701-0918
www.nps.gov/fosc
Fort Scott National Historic Site Announces Its 37th Annual...
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October 19, 2018
Author to speak at Old Depot Museum, on Kansas Settler
Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, FCHS Executive DirectorMuseum: (785) 242-1250 Cell: (785) 248-4815 director@olddepotmuseum.orgPO Box 145, Ottawa, Kansas, 66067(785) 242-1232www.olddepotmuseum.orgwww.franklincokshistory.orgAuthor to speak on Kansas...
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October 15, 2018
Walk with Lone Jack Spirits; Hear their Stories
Lone Jack Historical Society, Inc. News Release Contact: President, Alinda Miller, (816) 805-1815 - cell Secretary, Linda Barta, (816) 805-4252 - cellP.O. Box 34301 S. Bynum Rd., Lone Jack, MO 64070Walk with Lone Jack Spirits; Hear their Stories The Lone Jack Civil War spirits have wonderful,...
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October 12, 2018
Celebrate '68 with UFM and Flint Hills Discovery Center on Nov. 3
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Katharine Hensler Assistant Director/Development katharine.hensler@cityofmhk.com...
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October 12, 2018
New exhibit commemorates 130-year-old depot
Franklin County Historical Society/Old Depot Museum News Release Contact: Diana Staresinic-Deane, FCHS Executive DirectorMuseum: (785) 242-1250 Cell: (785) 248-4815 director@olddepotmuseum.orgNew exhibit commemorates 130-year-old depotOne hundred and thirty years ago, carpenters were putting the...
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September 25, 2018
State record breaking pumpkin on display at Flint Hills Discovery Center
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release
Contact: Katharine A. Hensler, Assistant Director/Development
Flint Hills Discovery Center | 315 S. 3rd Street | Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2726, x 207 | FAX (785) 587-2784
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org
Kansas record breaker on display in...
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September 24, 2018
Life of former slave to be recognized with a Stopping Stone
Westport Historical Society and 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum News Release Contact Alana Smith, the Westport Historical Society and the 1855 Harris-Kearney House wesporthistorical@gmail.com or Sophia Babbitt, Program Manager sophia@stoppingstones.org (802) 923-1514 Life of former slave to be...
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September 11, 2018
Freedom's Frontier Partners to meet at University of Central Missouri in September
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Jim Ogle, Executive Director (785) 856-3635 jogle@freedomsfrontier.orgJulie McPike, Managing Director (785) 856-5283 jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org Sonia J. Smith, Marketing Manager (785) 856-5304 ssmith@freedomsfrontier.org Freedom's...
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August 28, 2018
Youth Engagement Team Takes Leadership Role at Fort Scott National Historic Site this summ
er
Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release
Contact: Carl Brenner, Chief of Interpretation and Resource Management
Fort Scott National Historic Site (www.nps.gov/fosc)
Office - (620) 223-0310
The National Park Service cares for special places saved
by the American people so that all...
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August 28, 2018
Flint Hills Discovery Center to host annual Community Day
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Katharine Hensler Assistant Director/Development Katharine.Hensler@cityofmhk.com...
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August 28, 2018
Veterans Day Weekend 1800s Rememberance Ball at Fort Scott NHS
Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release
Contact: Wayne and Dee Young
(913) 557-1632 or (913) 269-1632
waynedeeyoung@hughes.net
Find them on Facebook at:
Fort Scott KS 1800s Dancing And Events at
1800s Remembrance Grand Ball.
For Information about Veterans Day Weekend...
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August 27, 2018
Bison stampede into the Flint Hills Discovery Center this fall
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release
Contact: Katharine Hensler
Assistant Director/Development
Katharine.Hensler@cityofmhk.com
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 South 3rd St.
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org
(785) 587-2726
Bison stampede into the Flint Hills...
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August 22, 2018
Celebrate the Dignity and Importance of Labor, 1840s style, at Fort Scott Naitonal Histori
c Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Release No.: 20180822Contact: Carl Brenner, Public Affairs, (620) 223-0310Celebrate Labor Day weekend with Fort Scott National Historic SiteCelebrate the Dignity and Importance of Labor, 1840s styleFort Scott KS – Saturday, September 1 through...
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August 01, 2018
Summer Whites: A Tradition (Special Exhibit at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House)
Westport Historical Society News Release Contact: Alana Smith Wesport Historical Society 4000 Baltimore Kansas City, Missouri, 64111 (816) 561-1821 (913) 231-6749 westporthistorical@gmail.com Summer Whites: A Tradition, a special exhibit on display now at the 1855 Harris-Kearney...
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July 30, 2018
Franklin County museums to host Museum Hopper Weekend August 4 and 5
Franklin County Historical Society News Release Contacts:Diana Staresinic-Deane, FCHS Executive DirectorMuseum: (785) 242-1250 Cell: (785) 248-4815 director@olddepotmuseum.orgJoyce Gottschamer, Appanoose Museum(785) 665-7576 jogott.80@gmail.comPat Vining, Richmond Community Museum(785) 835-6598...
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July 27, 2018
Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustees to meet at the Carnegie Building in Lawrence, KS
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release
Contact:
Jim Ogle
Executive Director
(785) 856-3635
jogle@freedomsfrontier.org
Julie McPike
Managing Director
(785) 856-5283
jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.org
Sonia J. Smith
Communications and Marketing Manager
(785)...
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July 25, 2018
Potawatomi Trail of Death Commemorative Caravan will travel Sept. 17-22, 2018
Potawatomi Trail of Death Association News Release Contact: Shirley Willard, Rochester Indiana (574) 223-2352 wwillard@rtcol.com Potawatomi Trail of Death Association is a branch of Fulton County Historical Society Inc., 37 E 375 N, Rochester IN 46975. See www.potawatomi-tda.org for directions,...
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July 23, 2018
Quindaro Site Moves One Step Closer To National Recognition
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact:, Jim Ogle, Executive Director(785) 856-3635jogle@freedomsfrontier.orgJulie McPikeManaging Director(785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgSonia J. SmithCommunications and Marketing Manager(785)...
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July 20, 2018
Stargaze in August at the Flint Hills Discovery Center
Flint Hills Discovery Center News Release Contact: Abriana DelTufo Marketing Coordinator (785) 587-2729 ext. 213 (office)Abriana.Deltufo@cityofmhk.com orKatharine Hensler, Assistant Director/Development (785) 587-2729 ext. 207 (office) Flint Hills Discovery Center315 South 3rd St.Manhattan,...
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July 19, 2018
Kansas African American History Trail student group tours Freedom's Frontier partner sites
in Lawrence
Freeddom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Jim OgleExecutive Director(785) 856-3635jogle@freedomsfrontier.orgJulie McPikeManaging Director(785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgSonia J. SmithCommunications and Marketing Manager(785)...
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July 17, 2018
“Riddle me this” Scavenger Hunt & “The Fort Art Show”
Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release Contact: Paul Goodman, paul_i_goodman@nps.govFort Scott National Historic Site Old Fort Boulevard Post Office Box 918 Fort Scott KS 66701-0918 (620) 223-0310 phonewww.nps.gov/fosc“Riddle me this” Scavenger Hunt & “The Fort Art...
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July 17, 2018
Learn about "When Kings Reigned" at 2018 Living River Festival
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Jim OgleExecutive Director(785) 856-3635jogle@freedomsfrontier.orgJulie McPikeManaging Director(785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgBarbara Higgins-DoverDirector, Kansas Riverkings Museumbhigginsdover@gmail.comSonia J. SmithCommunications...
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July 11, 2018
Desoto Historical Society receives Freedom's Frontier Interpretive Grant
De Soto Historical Society News Release Contact: Kathy Ross (913) 583-3178 Mary Guntert (913) 585-1437De Soto Historical Society33055 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 86De Soto, KS 66018Freedom’s Frontier Interpretive Grant awarded Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area and De Soto Historical...
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July 09, 2018
Do you have what it takes to lead the nation?
Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Library & Museum News Release Contact: Jennifer Vitela, Public Programs Officer(816) 268-8212 office(949) 887-4912 celljennifer.vitela@nara.govHarry S. Truman Library & Museum 500 W US Hwy 24Independence, MO 64050 Address Post War Civil Rights and test...
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July 06, 2018
Learn about the Kansas Riverkings at Living River Festival
Kansas Riverkings Museum News ReleaseContact: Barbara Higgins-Dover, bhigginsdover@gmail.comSpringhill Suites/ Marriott: 1 Riverfront PlazaLawrence, KansasCelebrate our Human-River Connection with Living River Festival in Lawrence, Kansas The Kansas Riverkings Museum is coordinating the 2018 Living...
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July 06, 2018
Winner of 2018 Crosby Award announced
Westport Historical Society/1855 Harris-Kearney House News ReleaseCall for more information: (816) 561-1821 Winner of 2018 Crosby Award for Achievement in Hitoric Preservation announced The R.CROSBY KEMPER III Award for Achievement in Historic Preservation, known as THE CROSBY, acknowledges...
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June 29, 2018
Kids Again Invited to Trailblazers Day Camp at Fort Scott NHS this Summer!
Fort Scott National Historic Site News Release
Contact: Ryan O’Connell, ryan_o’connell@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
Kids Again Invited...
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May 29, 2018
Another Step Forward for Quindaro
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: Jim Ogle, Executive Director(785) 856-3635jogle@freedomsfrontier.orgJulie McPikeManaging Director(785) 856-5283jmcpike@freedomsfrontier.orgSonia J. SmithCommunications and Marketing Manager(785)...
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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 or
Tiffiny Durham, tiffiny_durham@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...
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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 Site
Old Fort Boulevard
Post Office Box 918
Fort Scott KS 66701-0918
(620) 223-0310
www.nps.gov/fosc
Contact: Galen Ewing, galen_ewing@nps.gov, (620) 223-0310
Living History and “Highlights in...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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, the...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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)...
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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 ...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 -...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 &...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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),...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 –...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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, info@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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 –...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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March 27, 2012
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area partners offer hands-on Civil War preservation
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area News Release Contact: info@freedomsfrontier.org (785) 856-5300Volunteers 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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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November 23, 2011
Jayhawkers are part of the Civil War stories on 30th annual candlelight tour at Fort Scott
NHS
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 –...
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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...
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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...
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October 18, 2011
Freedom’s Frontier distributes comprehensive map
News for Immediate Release For more information, contact: Judy Billings, (785) 856-5300, info@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...
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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....
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July 28, 2011
Freedom’s Frontier receives grant
NEWS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2011
For more information: Judy Billings
(785) 856-5300, info@freedomsfrontier.org
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area Receives Grant
Lawrence, Kan. – The Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area has been...
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