Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area is excited to welcome Lucinda Adams as the new Executive Director.

Adams holds a Master’s degree in library science and Master’s and Bachelor of Arts degrees in history, all from Indiana University. She has had two stints at The State Historical Society of Missouri serving as state coordinator of National History Day in Missouri in 2006-2007 and as the associate director of the Research Center-Kansas City since 2014.

Not only has Adams demonstrated that she has exceptional work experience but is also uniquely suited for this position based on her knowledge of the history of the Greater Kansas City area, having established relationships with FFNHA partners and ideas for new partners and programs. Adams will begin her position at FFNHA starting July 25, 2022.