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Who can work at a museum and what kind of jobs do they do? Meet people who work at a variety of museums, then become a junior staff member of the Wornall House! Learn how to... details>>
For several days in 1970, Lawrence held its breath as government and law enforcement clamped down on unrest. Experience this tumultuous time in a fiftieth anniversary exhibit... details>>
Every dog needs his day and yours is no exception. Bring her or him to Shawnee Town for contests, prizes, and visits with local vets, groomers, trainers, and friends. This... details>>
10/18/2019 12:00:00 AM | Kansas City, MO
Kansas City's Guadalupe Centers: A Century of Serving the Latino Community
This yearlong exhibit chronicles the 100-year history of Kansas City’s Guadalupe Centers, Inc. – and by extension, the history of the city’s thriving Hispanic and Latino community. Founded in 1919, Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously running Latino-serving organization in the country. On display through May 2020. View during regular library hours. Check the library's website for exact hours, and dates the library will be closed....details >>
10/18/2019 12:00:00 AM | Ottawa, KS
Two Exhibits: Out of the Toy Box; & Photographs by Maude Frink
Out of the Toy Box: Franklin County at Play features more than 150 years of toys played with by Franklin County children. Photographer Spotlight: Maude Frink. Maude was celebrated for her work portraying children at play and in other natural settings. These exhibits will be on display through December 2019. Call or visit the Franklin County Historical Society website for exact days and hours the exhibits will be available for viewing....details >>
10/18/2019 10:00:00 AM | Shawnee, KS
Home School Day at the Museum
Session1: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Session 2: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (same program each time) Take tours of farmhouse, do laundry the old fashioned way, feed the chickens, leather work, crafts, cooking in the historic kitchen, 1920s cars, etc.!...details >>
10/18/2019 10:00:00 AM | Ottawa, KS
A Visit with Laura Ingalls Wilder
Meet Laura Ingalls Wilder during this family-friendly event and learn about her life through stories and artifacts. Presented by Laura McLemore, historian....details >>
10/18/2019 1:00:00 PM | Kansas City, MO
The Native American in Art
The works of Karen White, from Kansas City, Kansas, tell stories, illuminate history, and depict emotions that capture a moment in time using monochrome and vibrant colors. Her art includes canvas, paper, walls, pavement, and children's book illustration. She works in pastel, watercolor, white chalk, oil, and graphite pencil. Karen was selected to create a portrait drawing of internationally acclaimed Jazz pianist Jay McShann. This exhibition features her art of Native Americans....details >>
10/18/2019 6:30:00 PM | Kansas City, MO
Wornalll Ghost Tours
John Wornall’s wife Eliza saw the construction of the Wornall House, witnessed its use as a field hospital during the Battle of Westport, suffered the deaths of her father and five of her children, and watched her city, country and home be torn apart during the Civil War. Dying shortly after the war, her spirit lives on in the Wornall House as one of the most commonly seen unearthly residents of the museum....details >>
10/18/2019 10:00:00 PM | Kansas City, MO
Paranormal Investigations
Have you ever wanted to hunt for your own ghosts, just like your favorite paranormal show? Now is your chance to explore the Wornall House (6115 Wornall Rd.) after hours with professional paranormal investigators. Investigators will familiarize you with the Wornall House history, the spirits said to remain, and ghost hunting gear to help you do your own investigation....details >>
