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For the commemoration of the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Black Jack, we will be having full scale reenactments of the battle the weekend of June 6/7, 2020. We are... details>>
Celebrate the best of Jackson County's first National Historic Landmark with themed tours, family-friendly activities, story hours, food and drinks, hands-on experiences,... details>>
When settlers arrived on the frontier, they made a significant impact on the local ecosystem. Explore the environment as the Wornall family would have interacted with it –... details>>
It was a common practice for 1920s Shawnee citizens to visit family and friends on a Sunday afternoon and share a fried chicken dinner. It even made the local newspaper... details>>
12/1/2018 9:00:00 AM | Lawrence, KS
Tails & Traditions Holiday Festival
Our annual holiday favorite returns! Bring the family to the Watkins for horse parade viewing, crafts, activities, refreshments, and musical performances....details >>
12/1/2018 11:00:00 AM | Eudora, KS
On Migration in Douglas County, Kansas
The Eudora Community Museum brings a traveling exhibit highlighting how communities in Douglas County were populated. Douglas County's Heritage Coordinator, Jan Shupert-Arick, researched the project which was funded by FFNHA & the Kansas Humanities Council & supported by Douglas County. The exhibit will run October 6 - December 29, 2018 on the 2nd floor of the Eudora Community Museum located at 720 Main Street in Eudora, Kansas. A related program will take place on November 15th at 7 p.m....details >>
12/1/2018 2:00:00 PM | Lawson, MO
Christmas on the Farm
Visit with costumed interpreters as you stroll along lantern lit paths to the Watkins family home, where you will be greeted by the smell of hot cider and wassail, and the sound of Christmas carols. Enjoy free samples of traditional treats, flaming of the plum puddings, reading of the family letters and a visit with Father Christmas. Activities at the visitor center will include kid’s crafts and live traditional holiday music....details >>
12/1/2018 5:30:00 PM | Kansas City, MO
Wine and Cheese Reception for Artist Craig McCord
Award winning photographer Craig McCord concentrates on fine art landscape photography. The National Park Service selected Craig’s images of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways to highlight their 2016 centennial celebration. Selections of Craig’s work will be on display at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House museum from Nov 2-Dec 20, 2018. Exhibit hours: Fri from 1-6pm, Sat: 1-5pm Wine/ cheese reception on Sat, Dec 1 5:30-7:30 pm Exhibit is closed November 23 and 24 for Christmas Candlelight Tour...details >>
