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This traveling exhibit features 13 panels that focus on how communities in Douglas County were populated. A variety of stories are included in the exhibit that was funded by... details>>
For fifty years, Reuben Smith wrote fascinating narratives about all he experienced during territorial days, the Border War, Civil War, and early Kansas politics. Join us as... details>>
130 years ago this month, Franklin Countians were catching the train for the first time at Ottawa’s brand-new train depot. Join us at the Old Depot Museum for a special... details>>
AAA estimates that 112.5 million Americans traveled over Christmas and New Year holidays in 2018 (about 1-in-3 Americans). The vast majority—more than 102 million—drove to... details>>
6/13/2018 9:00:00 AM | Ottawa, KS
Pioneer Days at the Little Cabin
Take a trip back in time and learn what it was like to live in a cabin. Dress, eat, work, and play like a real pioneer! During Pioneer Days, you'll be adopted into a pioneer family and work together, trying out pioneer chores and playing pioneer games. This three-day summer camp is geared toward children ages 7-12. Daily themes include "Home and Family Life," "Work & Chores," and "Play and Socializing." For complete dates, registration deadlines, and fees, visit our website....details >>
6/13/2018 10:00:00 AM | Olathe, KS
Day Out with Frank and Ella
Wednesdays & Thursdays in June & July 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy a different theme of history each week with lots of hands on activities and crafts! Construction: 1860s Style, 6/13 & 6/14...details >>
6/13/2018 1:00:00 PM | Kansas City, MO
Freedom's Frontier Board of Trustee Meeting
Members of the Freedom's Frontier governing body are opinion leaders from the heritage area and have made financial investment in the organization in addition to using their influence to raise the needed funding to date. The role of this board is to provide governance to the organization and develop fundraising strategies to support its coordination, represent the national heritage area to the public and accept the ultimate legal authority for the organization. The board meets six times a year....details >>
6/13/2018 6:30:00 PM | Kansas City, MO
What's Special About Special Collections
KC native Jeanne Drewes has worked for the world's largest library - the Library of Congress - since 2006. She returns to her "library growing up" to discuss the Library of Congress and the equivalent indispensability of hometown libraries - the books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and other resources they offer that can't be found among the 162 million items in the collection of the Library of Congress. Drewes is a University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate....details >>
