Local Missouri Events & Announcements

Google Your Family Tree

2009-06-05T15:28:00.004-05:00

August 15, 2009 A one-day seminar given by Daniel M. Lynch to demonstrate the effective use of search engines with an emphasis on Google. Topics will be: Basic facts about using search engines; Special symbols for effective filtering; Search strategies; Conducting queries for names and places; Search Google Books

Location: Viking Conference Center St. Louis MO
Sponsored by: St. Louis Genealogical Society
Fees: $45 members $55 non-members Fee includes lunch
Fees increase by $10.00 after August 1
Register online at www.stlgs.org or call 314-647-8547 or mail St. Louis Genealogical Society, 4 Sunnen Drive Suite 140 St. Louis, MO 63143

Missouri River Communities Network Big Canoe River Float Saturday, June 20, 2009.

2009-05-26T11:22:00.002-05:00

Join the Missouri River Communities Network for an exclusive opportunity to canoe the Missouri River while learning about its natural and historical beauty. On this 9.5 mile stretch between Huntsdale and Easley, participants will be able to float past the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area and take a break on California Island. This float features a live animal demonstration along with presentations by experts on river history and ecology.

Presentations by:

Department of Natural Resources
Department of Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Big Muddy Fish and Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Geological Survey
And more....

Before launching there will be shuttle service, lunch (provided by local farmers), and a safety meeting. After the adventure there will be live music with lots of prizes. This float is sanctioned and insured by the United States Canoe Association.

Come out with us for a day of fun and reconnect with your natural heritage.

Registration Form and Payment must be received by Friday, June 16 at 5:00 PM. Payment can be made by cash, check, or via Pay Pal.

For more information about this event, contact Billy Polansky:
573-256-2602 (Office)
540-226-3806 (Cell)
573-256-4262 (Fax)
E-mail: polanswe@gmail.com

ALMS HOUSE CEMETERY MONUMENT DEDICATION

2009-05-19T13:32:00.000-05:00

Come by and be a part of the activities on Memorial Day weekend

ALMS HOUSE CEMETERY MONUMENT DEDICATION
10 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2009
Location- County Farm Road and 14th Street West - 1 block behind the nursing home

Followed by an Open House at the Barry County Genealogical & Historical Societies Bayless/Salyer House
Open: 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Location: 9th & Townsend St. west of the post office, Cassville

Special event schedule:

10:00 a.m.: gather at the Almshouse Cemetery

Master of Ceremonies Jay Trace will introduce special guests:
Mark Miles: Director of the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office will share a few experiences and knowledge about abandoned cemeteries and laws pertaining to all cemeteries.
Elma Jackson: widow of J. Leon Jackson who, along with his family, purchased the cemetery and surrounding land in the 1970s. The family subsequently cleaned and fenced it and attempted to deed it to the county.
Tim Smith: Boy Scout leader, will acknowledge the boy scouts and leaders.

Dedication by Eagle Scout Brant Vaught honoring his late mother; a special display at the 1879 home of John M. Bayless will be presented.

Hopefully, a deed will be presented to the Boy Scouts for the future care and maintenance of the Almshouse Cemetery.

Close with the Boy Scouts motto.

An open house at the Bayless/Salyer House will follow. Those who were involved with the purchase of the Bayless/Salyer House and the beginning of the restoration will be honored.

Call for Directory Updates

2009-05-06T09:42:00.001-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri invites historical and genealogical societies, museums, and preservation groups to submit and/or update contact information for the Society’s online Directory of Local Historical Societies, Museums, and Genealogical Societies.

Please include the organization’s physical address, mailing address, phone number, and, if applicable, web address and e-mail. Please send your organization’s information to Kimberly Harper by postal mail or by e-mail: harperk@umsystem.edu.

A Country, A County - Divided Civil War Reenactment

2009-04-29T13:03:00.008-05:00

Caldwell County's "A Country, A County -- Divided" Civil War Reenactment provides the public with a historical, period authentic representation of events that transpired in Caldwell County.

"A Country, A County -- Divided" Civil War Reenactment provides the living historian, the period trades person and the reenactor communities with a supportive venue displaying their respective hobbies and accomplishes all this in a historic, entertaining, and enjoyable manner.

Kingston and Caldwell County are dedicated to making “A Country, A County – Divided” successful for reenactors, vendors and spectators alike and making this a premier event in Missouri.

Lee Teter, who created the ubiquitous painting Viet Nam Reflections, dedicated to the VFW in memory of the heavy price that Viet Nam War veterans paid, has created Imperfect Love for Caldwell County. This is a poignant poster of a young Confederate soldier giving his wife a final embrace while mounted on his horse.

The posters, which are 12 x 22, are priced at $50 and for sale as a fundraiser.

"A Country, A County -- Divided" Civil War Reenactment is an admission-free, family-friendly event.

For Information, Contact:
John Deis, 59 S. Harrison St., Kingston MO 64650
(H) 816-586-2691 (C) 816-465-0052
Email John

For Contributions, Contact:
Wendy Bowen, Caldwell County Foundation
23 West Main St. Kingston, MO 64650
Phone: 816-586-2711

Finding Our German Ancestors

2008-08-07T20:48:00.007-05:00

On Saturday, October 11, 2008, the Saint Louis Genealogical Society is presenting a day-long workshop featuring Larry O. Jensen, teacher, author, nationally-known lecturer. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 4:00 pm. The site is the Viking Holiday Inn 10709 Watson Road in Sunset Hills, MO, 63127. The cost for the day is $45 to members/ $55 to non-members before September 15. The price raises to $60 for members / $70 to non-members after that date.

For complete information and a registration form visit our website at http://www.stlgs.org/speakerSeries.htm

[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

2008-08-01T11:42:00.000-05:00

HistorE-Calendar

From Your

Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

August 2008

KINDLY PASS THIS ON. SUBSCRIBE FREE AT www.jchs.org

ALL LOCAL HISTORY & HERITAGE places are found at http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm.

Make "Jacomo Bookmark" your Internet browser's homepage.

If you find this information useful, please credit to the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society. If you attend any of these HistorE-related functions, mention to the hosts/organizers about the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday, August 3, 2008

2 p.m.

A President, a Church, and Trails West

While Independence is best known as the home of President Harry S. Truman, Taylor believes that is just one of three nationally significant histories competing for a place in Independence's rich heritage. In his new book, Taylor discusses the importance of Truman's legacy in Independence as well as the city's Mormon history (Independence was declared Zion by Joseph Smith) and the region's importance in relation to the Santa Fe Oregon, and California trails. FREE and open to the public at the Central Library of the Kansas City Public Library, 14 W 10th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. More information may be found on their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. Free parking is available in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore.

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Sunday, August 3, 2008

Noon to 4 p.m.

First Sunday Family Fun Day

Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall invites you to design and dress your own paper doll, watch a film in their new StoryTarium, as well as participate in a scavenger hunt using the museum's new Long Family panel exhibit, and get to enjoy a tasty, old fashioned treat. First Sunday Family Fun Days occur the first Sunday of every month and feature historical and cultural activities for parents and children.

Also, help the museum celebrate the debut of "Loula Long Combs: Fashion Paper Doll Collection" during First Sunday Family Fun Day. The original paper doll book is based on the life and fashions of Kansas City's favorite equestrienne, Loula Long Combs. The delightful book, the latest commissioned and published by Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall, features a dozen original illustrations of actual historic clothing and period photographs in the Museum collections. Also included are portraits of some of the Combs' pets like Jocko the monkey and Mary the piglet. The book, filled with rich detail and sumptuous color, will appeal to fashion historians and paper doll aficionados alike. World renowned paper doll artist and writer Johana Gast Anderton, illustrator of the book, will be on hand at the visitor's center to sign copies of the book. More information may be found on their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. FREE and open to the public. Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri.

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Monday, August 4, 2008

10 a.m.

The Muir Family discussed at the Ambassadors meeting of the Raytown Historical Society. If you have information to share in connection with this topic (or have suggestions for future topics), contact the Raytown Historical Society through their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Or, call 816.353.5033; e-mail raytownhistorical@sbcglobal.net.

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NEW BOOKS COMMEMORATES LOCAL BLACK MILITIA UNITS

The University of Missouri Press has published a new book by Roger D. Cunningham titled, The Black Citizen-Soldiers of Kansas, 1864-1901. The book discusses black militia units that served Kansas during the 1864 Price Raid and during the period 1875 to 1897. It also discusses black Kansans who volunteered to serve in the Spanish-American and Philippine wars. http://press.umsystem.edu/fall2008/cunningham.htm

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Monday, August 4, 2008

7 p.m.

Historic Elmwood Cemetery

Richard Stewart will share fascinating details about the people who call Kansas City's historic Elmwood Cemetery their final resting place. The presentation is hosted by the Grandview Historical Society and will take place in the Railroad Depot behind Grandview's City Hall and Police Station at 1205 Jones St, Grandview Missouri (M291 S to Main; right; 2 blocks; right). For more information call 816.761.6271.

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Thursdays, August 7, 14, 28, 2008

2 p.m.

Children on the Trails (Gallery Walk)

Explore the lives of children who took to the trails in this 30-minute gallery walk. Free with regular admission to the National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 West Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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ARE YOUR USED BOOKS NEEDING A GOOD HOME?

The Jackson County Genealogical Society is collecting previously owned books for their annual book sale early in September. Deposit your donations in the book barrels located at any of the branches of the Mid-Continent Public Library system.

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Saturday, August 9, 2008

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Trail Splash Day Camp

Join us as we explore three of Independence Missouri's hottest attractions for learning and fun in the sun! The tour includes and begins at the National Frontier Trails Museum 318 West Pacific, Independence, Missouri, and includes a wagon ride. Then, we'll travel to George Owens Nature Center to investigate wildlife and their inhabitants. We end our day at Oasis Adventure Water Park to cool off in the pools. $25 each; advance reservations required. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday, August 9, 2008

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Clement McCrae Puppet Company at the Puppetry Arts Institute

Starring Fifi, Gigi, Mimi, Didi and Paws, plus 9 more fun filled acts. Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 Winner Road (in historic Englewood), Independence, Missouri. More information may be found on their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Call for $5 reservations at 816.833.9777.

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Saturday, August 16, 2008

10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

1862 Lone Jack Civil War Battle Community Commemoration

As the Lone Jack Historical Society commemorates those who made immeasurable sacrifices in generations past, you are invited to create your own day of memories. There's something for everyone so plan to join us as we celebrate our past, our present, and our future. Museum admission is free during Commemoration so it's a great time to see the museum's "Order No. 11" display. Donations are appreciated to help keep the museum doors open and continue preservation. Inquire into the Lone Jack Tri-County Idol Contest and the Little Miss and Mr. Lone Jack Contest. Local organizations and crafters will have booths in the park. The Helping Hands Food Pantry will offer Mennonite jams and pickles for sale.

10 a.m. Parade

11 a.m. Wreath laying ceremony by the American Legion Post #499 to honor the soldiers who gave their lives at the Battle of Lone Jack (complete with the Civil War re-enactors' Roll Call of Honor).

11:45 a.m. Order No. 11 drama on stage

More information may be found on their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield Museum Park (Highway 50, ½ block south of Lone Jack exit), Lone Jack, Missouri. For more information call 816.805.1815.

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

2 p.m.

Black Hand Strawman: Organized Crime in KC

Kansas City Star article on Central Bank loans to businesses in the River Quay. The first Italian organized crime efforts in Kansas City focused on Black Hand extortion that targeted other Italian families. Starting with Prohibition in 1920, when bootlegging became the new enterprise, mob activities in Kansas City continued to evolve and expand – even so far as Las Vegas. In this illustrated presentation, local filmmaker Terence O'Malley examines Kansas City's organized crime history. More information may be found on their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. FREE and open to the public at the Central Library of the Kansas City Public Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Missouri. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. Free parking is available in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore.

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

2 p.m.

Community Curators at Union Station

Well known historic preservation architect Adam Jones and Kansas City Parks and Recreation boulevard archivist Ann McFerrin will address the Kansas City Museum's "two most important artifacts," historic Corinthian Hall and its once famous gardens. More information may be found on their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. FREE and open to the public. Town Hall at Union Station Kansas City, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Missouri. Please RSVP to the event by calling 816. 483.8300.

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NEW WEBSITE MAKES LOCAL RESOURCE AVAILABLE

Kathy Tuohey's popular local history book, "The Devil's Backbone," is now available in PDF format on the Internet, thanks to her son, Michael Tuohey. Print whatever sections (or the whole thing) as you desire by navigating to: http://www.kc-it.com/backbone. Simply click on the desired part to view in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

6:30 p.m.

Evening Wagon Ride and Swales Walk

Explore swales (ruts) made in the 18930s, investigate the Santa Fe Gallery, and enjoy a wagon ride powered by genuine Missouri Mules. $12 adults; $9 youths. Advances reservations required; limited to 15 people. National Frontier Trails Museum 318 West Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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SAVE THESE DATES!

September 6-7, 2008

In the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark: Lower Missouri River Archaeology and History Conference will take place at the Fort Osage Education Center, Sibley, Missouri (about 30 miles northeast of Kansas City). Seating is limited. For more information contact John Peterson, Historic Sites Curator, Jackson County Parks & Recreation,

22807 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015; 816.650.3452. More information may also be found on their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

Friday and Saturday, October 10-11, 2008

Friday 1 to 7 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wesport's 175th Birthday Party

More details to come.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

The Saint Louis Genealogical Society will present "Finding our German Ancestors" featuring Larry O. Jensen, a nationally-known lecturer. The program will be: ABCs of German Genealogical Research; Determining Place of Origin of Emigran Ancestors; Maps and Atlases; Sources Used in Resolving Intermediate and Advanced German Research Problems. For complete information, visit our website; www.stlgs.org

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Through August 17, 2008

PRESENTING MISS NARRA LEWIS OF BLUE SPRINGS

Miss Narra (1857-1947) was a well-educated, world traveling, single lady who on occasion swung a hatchet on booze and gambling, collected vintage clothing, and had genteel tea parties for her friends in what later became the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum. She really helped liven up life when Blue Springs was still a small rural town. Meet this very interesting person through photos, documents and artifacts from our Archives and Museum collections. Blue Springs Historical Society, Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th & Main Streets, Blue Springs, MO. Sundays Only from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call Jacquelin Page, 816.224.4910.

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Through September 14, 2008

Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War

Neither a traditional biography of Lincoln nor a conventional exhibit on the Civil War, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War explores how Lincoln met the enormous challenges of the Civil War and why his very human struggle still matters to us today. From families with young children to Civil War buffs and history scholars, everyone will find something engaging in Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. Harry S Truman Library and Museum. Visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Through August 31, 2008

Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976

The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County (Ks.) Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!

We can't do all of this without YOU! Remember that your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, supported by memberships, donations and bequests! If you'd like to become a member, or take your support to the next higher level so that we may continue to vigorously pursue our mission, please call us anytime at 816.461.1897; or, e-mail our executive director, Steve Noll, at snoll@jchs.org.

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Kindly pass this on to friends, acquaintances and family members who may enjoy Jackson County and Kansas City regional history. . .and invite them to subscribe for themselves by entering their e-mail address at http://www.jchs.org

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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

114 S. Main, Ste 103

Independence, MO 64050

816.461.1897

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[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

2008-07-01T10:56:00.000-05:00

HistorE-Calendar

From Your

Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

July 2008

KINDLY PASS THIS ON. SUBSCRIBE FREE AT www.jchs.org

ALL LOCAL HISTORY & HERITAGE places are found at http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm.

Make "Jacomo Bookmark" your Internet browser's homepage.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

6 p.m. Reception

6:30 p.m. Program

The First (and Worst!) Six Months of American Independence. Author and historian John Buchanan discusses The First (and Worst!) Six Months of American Independence. Buchanan, author of The Road to Valley Forge, will discuss the disastrous string of American defeats that followed the signing of the Declaration of Independence and how the battlefield reverses ironically enabled Washington to win the Revolutionary War. A former archivist at Cornell University and former chief registrar of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Buchanan is also the author of The Road to Guilford Courthouse: The American Revolution in the Carolinas and Jackson's Way: Andrew Jackson and the People of the Western Waters. Copies of Buchanan's books will be available for sale courtesy of Barnes & Noble on the Plaza, and the author will sign copies purchased during the event. Admission is free. Kansas City Public Library's Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. Free parking is available in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore.

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Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2008

2 p.m.

Women on the Trails (Gallery Walk)

Explore the lives of women who took to the trails in this 30-minute gallery walk. Free with regular admission to the National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 West Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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July 4, 2008

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

INDEPENDENCE DAY at Missouri Town 1855

A truly unique 4th of July celebration. Listen to period music, hear patriotic speeches and join in a town parade. Fleming Park at Lake Jacomo, Blue Springs, Missouri. Children's games and activities featured. Adults $5; Youth (5-13) & Sr Adults (62+) $3. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Or, call 816.503.4860.

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July 4, 2008

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

INDEPENDENCE DAY at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

Spend the 4th of July with the civilians and military of 1812 as they celebrate the 36th anniversary of our independence. Fort Osage at Sibley, Missouri. Highlights of the day's activities include the firing of the cannons, muskets and military drills. Adults $7; Youth (5-13) $4; Sr Adults (62+) $3. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Or, call 816.503.4860.

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July 4, 2008

Reduced admission to Harry S Truman Library and Museum

Adult admission is just $5 (that's one "Honest Abe") to coincide with the special exhibition from the National Constituteion Center: Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. This popular, interactive exhibition takes visitors back to 1860. With a nation perched on the brink of war, would President Lincoln unlock the Constitution to solve secession, civil liberties, and slavery...and save the United States of America? For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Monday, July 7, 2008

10 a.m.

The Jennings Family discussed at the Ambassadors meeting of the Raytown Historical Society. If you have information to share in connection with this topic (or have suggestions for future topics), contact the Raytown Historical Society through their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Or, call 816.353.5033; e-mail raytownhistorical@sbcglobal.net.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

6:30 p.m.

U.S. Penitentiary: Images of America

Kenneth M. LaMaster, a former correctional officer turned institution historian at the United States Federal Penitentiary in Leavenworth, discusses the history of the institution and some of the infamous inmates who have been incarcerated there on Wednesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Missouri. LaMaster has worked since 1979 in all three of the Leavenworth area's famous prisons. His career began as a guard inside the United States Disciplinary Barracks on Fort Leavenworth. In May 1982, he went to work as a corrections officer at the Kansas State Penitentiary. On July 24, 1983, LaMaster went to work at the United States Federal Penitentiary in Leavenworth. He is the author of a new book, U.S. Penitentiary: Images of America.

LaMaster's talk is in conjunction with MUGGED! A Rogues' Gallery of Leavenworth Penitentiary Mug Shots on display at the Central Library through July 20. The exhibit is a captivating collection of photographs that provides a window into prison life in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It includes portraits of murderers, thieves, con men, bootleggers, white-collar criminals, and an assortment of other lawbreakers. Admission to the event is free. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Click here or call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending.

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

7 p.m.

The Battle of Westport and The Burning of Dayton

Original DVD of the Battle of Westport by Jim Beckner and Asterio Pascolini for the 3rd Anniversary of the Trailside Center. The volunteer staff of the Center will be introduced. Piano Melodies by Betty Stearns. Light Refreshments. The Trailside Center is staffed by volunteers from the Historical Society of New Santa Fe and the Linden Hill Homes Association. 9901 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

21st Annual Bingham Waggoner Estate Antique & Craft Fair. 313 West Pacific, Independence, Missouri. Outdoor show with around 150 exhibitors from a three state area. Food booths and door prizes. Free admission. Regular price for Mansion tours. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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NEW WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS A WORLD WAR II-RELATED THEME

World War II was a trying time for the United States and equally so for baseball. More than 4,500 professional players swapped flannels for military uniforms to serve their nation and future Hall of Famers like Bob Feller, Hank Greenberg, Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams lost vital playing time in the prime of their careers.

Baseball in Wartime is dedicated to preserving the memories of all baseball players (major league, minor league, semi-pro, college, amateur and high school), who served with the military during WW2. More than 16 million Americans and 1.1 million Canadians served with the Army, Navy, Army Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Air Force and Merchant Marine in World War II. This site aims to preserve the memories of those whose baseball-playing lives were affected in some way by serving their nation.

Gary Bedingfield (garybed@gmail.com), with Baseball in Wartime, invites you to visit, http://www.baseballinwartime.com.

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Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, 2008

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

A colorful display of quilts, both old and new, are from the personal collections of residents of Blue Springs and eastern Jackson County at the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th & Main, Blue Springs, Missouri. Sponsored by the Blue Springs Historical Society. A donation is suggested. Please park on Main Street and enter the north door. Contact: Mimi Deel, 816-229-7223. Or, for more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Sunday, July 13, 2008

2 p.m.

They Built Kansas City: Ernest Olaf Brostrom's work, as presented by Susan Jezak Ford. The architects who helped shape the Kansas City skyline are the subject of today's talk in the Truman Forum at the Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri. Admission is free. For more information visit the Library's website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. Funding for this series is provided in part by the Missouri Valley Special Collections with assistance from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)

6 p.m. Social (Cash Bar)

6:30 p.m. Dinner

Quantrill Remembered at Quarterly Meeting

Paul Petersen, author of two books on William Quantrill and resident of Raytown will talk about Quantrill's Guerillas in Jackson County before and during the Civil War, focusing on the Little Blue River Valley and the Raytown area. Quarterly Meeting and Dinner of the Raytown Historical Society. Open to the public! $10/seat reservations must be received by Saturday, July 12, 2008. Call Charlotte at 816.356.0444 or Phyllis at 816.356.2338. Teetering Rocks Clubhouse, 12040 E. 86th St, Kansas City, Missouri.

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Saturday, July 19, 2008 (ADVANCE REGISTRATION)

9 a.m. Symposium

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. Road Tour

Running with Bonnie and Clyde: The Red Crown Symposium and Road Tour

This event marks the 75th anniversary of the 1933 gunfight between local lawmen and notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde and the Barrow Gang near today's Kansas City International Airport. The symposium examines the Barrow gang, events leading up to the Red Crown shootout and its aftermath, told through film, rare slides and various accounts. Vintage cars, period costumes, collectibles on display. Lunch available. Escape from Platte County Road Tour, following lunch, retraces some of the actual roads used by the Barrow gang that night 75 years ago. Majestic Theater at Zona Rosa, 7430 NW 87 St., Kansas City. Hours: Symposium 9 a.m.; Lunch 11:30; Road tour; 12:30. While admission to the Red Crown Symposium and Road Tour is free, advanced registration is required. Make sure to get yours in now. Go to www.kcmodela.com to download the registration form. We have limited seating and we fully expect the event to be at capacity. Visit www.kcmodela.com or call Jim Spawn 816.421.1991 or 816.916.4100.

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitor Appreciation Day at the National Frontier Trails Museum

Visitors may also take advantage of FREE wagon rides with paid admission to the museum! National Frontier Trails Museum 318 West Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

2 p.m.

Lumber Baron and Philanthropist: The R. A. Long Story

Tim Sullivan leads an illustrated presentation of the man, his career, and impact on Kansas City. Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

2:30 p.m.

The Economical Preservation and Display of Family Heirlooms

Ann Dent, artist and framer presents at the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th & Main Streets, Blue Springs, MO. Learn very practical ways of protecting your treasures for display. Bring family pictures, documents, or clothing for advice on their particular problems. Sponsored by the Blue Springs Historical Society. Donation $2 per person.

Contact: Jacquelin Page, 816-224-4910. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Sunday, July 27, 2008

2 p.m.

They Built Kansas City: Edward Beuhler Delk's work as presented by Dr. William Worley. The architects who helped shape the Kansas City skyline are the subject of today's talk in the Truman Forum at the Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri. Admission is free. For more information visit the Library's website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. Funding for this series is provided in part by the Missouri Valley Special Collections with assistance from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

6:30 p.m.

Hometown Hostesses: The Harvey Girls

Fred Harvey reinvigorated his restaurant chain by hiring women servers in 1883 because "they don't get drunk and get in knife fights like men." A special presentation by Tom Taylor and Bonnie Hansen. Waldo Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, 201 E 75th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the Library's website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Thursday, July 31, 2008 (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)

6:30 p.m.

Evening Wagon Ride and Swales Walk

Explore swales (ruts) made in the 1830s; investigate the Santa Fe Gallery; and, enjoy a wagon ride powered by genuine equine: Missouri Mules. $12 adults; $9 youths 6-17. Advance reservations required. Limited to 15 people; weather permitting. 318 West Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information visit the National Frontier Trails Museum website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Thursday, July 31, 2008

6:30 p.m.

The Great Plains During World War II

R. Douglas Hurt discusses the impact of WWII on the Great Plains. FREE and open to the public. Central Library of the Kansas City Public Library. 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. FREE parking in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Through July 20, 2008

MUGGED! A Rogue's Gallery of Leavenworth Penitentiary Mug Shots is a photographic exhibit of inmate mug shots taken from the early records of the famed federal penitentiary in Leavenworth is on display in the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. Included in the exhibit are portraits of murderers, thieves, con men, bootleggers, gangsters, white-collar criminals, and an assortment of other lawbreakers, ranging from radical labor union leader William "Big Bill" Haywood and Richard Stroud — better known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz" — to African American heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson and train robber Al Jennings. MUGGED! was developed by the National Archives — Central Plains Region. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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June 8 through August 17, 2008

PRESENTING MISS NARRA LEWIS OF BLUE SPRINGS

Miss Narra (1857-1947) was a well-educated, world traveling, single lady who on occasion swung a hatchet on booze and gambling, collected vintage clothing, and had genteel tea parties for her friends in what later became the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum. She really helped liven up life when Blue Springs was still a small rural town. Meet this very interesting person through photos, documents and artifacts from our Archives and Museum collections. Blue Springs Historical Society, Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th & Main Streets, Blue Springs, MO. Sundays Only from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call Jacquelin Page, 816.224.4910.

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May 16 through September 14, 2008

Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War

Neither a traditional biography of Lincoln nor a conventional exhibit on the Civil War, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War explores how Lincoln met the enormous challenges of the Civil War and why his very human struggle still matters to us today. From families with young children to Civil War buffs and history scholars, everyone will find something engaging in Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. Harry S Truman Library and Museum. Visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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through August 31, 2008

Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976

The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County (Ks.) Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!

We can't do all of this without YOU! Remember that your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, supported by memberships, donations and bequests! If you'd like to become a member, or take your support to the next higher level so that we may continue to vigorously pursue our mission, please call us anytime at 816.461.1897; or, e-mail our executive director, Steve Noll, at snoll@jchs.org.

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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

114 S. Main, Ste 103

Independence, MO 64050

816.461.1897

info@jchs.org

HistorE-Calendar from Jackson County Historical Society

2008-06-09T13:52:00.004-05:00

HistorE-Calendar From Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
June 2008

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Saturday, May 31, 2008
10 to 11 a.m.
Pitcher Cemetery Walking Tour
Join the Heritage Commission of Independence to commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! Join local historian Kathleen Tuohey on a FREE walking tour of this famous, local cemetery. Tour of Pitcher Cemetery includes the burial site of a Revolutionary War & Civil War soldiers. Meet at the Cemetery entrance located at Blue Ridge Cut-Off. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

For more information about saving and restoring small, pioneer cemeteries, consult the new, $3 booklet by the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society, “Conserving Missouri’s Cemeteries.” For details call David Jackson at 816.252.7454, or e-mail djackson@jchs.org. Online orders for the booklet may be made at: http://store.jchs.org/category.cfm?Category=26

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Sunday, June 1, 2008
2 p.m.
NEW BOOK!
Jon Taylor introduces his new University of Missouri Press book, "A President, A Church, and Trails West: Competing Histories in Independence, Missouri," with a book signing. Today's event is at the Harry S Truman Museum and Library. For more information, visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008
2 p.m.
Gallery Walk: Landmarks of the Trail
Visit the National Frontier Trails Museum and investigate notable landmarks (natural and man-made) in this 30 minute gallery walk. The Trails Museum website is accessible through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Sunday, June 1, 2008
The Longs and Corinthian Hall &
Outdoor Panels Installed to Tell the Story of Corinthian Hall
Panel unveiling planned for Museum’s June Family Fun Day this Sunday
The story of the Long family and their historic home, Corinthian Hall, is presented in this new exhibit displayed on the grounds of the Kansas City Museum. This free exhibit, “The Longs and Corinthian Hall,” consists of eight informational panels that detail the Long family’s involvement in historic Northeast Kansas City, and features historic family photos, Kansas City postcards, and a written narrative developed by the Museum. The exhibit will be open for free public viewing during regular Museum hours, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The Kansas City Museum is located at 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo. Visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call 816.483.8300 for more information.

This new exhibit will be open for the duration of the Museum’s doors and windows renovation project that is currently underway, funded by the City of Kansas City, Mo. A walking tour of the panels and the grounds is being developed and will be available free of charge. The panels are displayed along the exterior of the estate fence, and were designed to be easily visible from the sidewalk for all guests.

Additional activities from 12 to 4 p.m. on June 1 for First Sunday Family Fun Day include storytelling in the StoryTarium with Joyce Slater, design your own stained glass paper window, horse bingo and other games. These fun activities are free for the whole family.

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Sunday, June 1, 2008
11 a.m.
Historical Picnic at Mt. Gilead Church
Join the Clay County Museum and Historical Society for their annual picnic at the historic Mt. Gilead Church and School near Kearney, Mo. A lunch will be catered by Updike BBQ with a cost of $10.00 person, children under 12 are free. For reservations for lunch, please call Vivie Tison, 816.628.5032. Following lunch there will be a special presentation by Scott A. Porter, Center for Army Tactics, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Subject: ‘Bashi-Bazouks’ and Rebels Too: Action at Camden Point, July 13, 1864. The struggle for northwest Missouri during the civil War is a unique story due to the Confederate alignment with guerrillas and defecting Union-enrolled Missouri Militia in a bold attempt to seize control of the area prior to Gen. Sterling Price’s invasion of Missouri.

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Monday, June 2, 2008
10 a.m.
Rice-Tremonti Home and Families
The Raytown Historical Society's monthly Ambassadors Roundtable are always a marvelous assemblage of local history stories! This month's topic covers an interesting local history topic you won't want to miss. Today's roundtable will discuss the history of the Rice-Tremonti Home and families, and the significance of this VERY OLD 1840's home in Raytown, Missouri. If you have recollections to contribute, they would be a valuable addition to today's roundtable, and to the history they are compiling for future generations to learn from! Visit the Raytown Historical Society and Museum. For more information, their website is linked through the Jacomo Bookmark posted at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Thursday, June 5, 2008
7 p.m.
Free Civil War Film Series: The General (1927)
The third in a five-part film series complementing the temporary exhibition at the Truman Library of "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War." The General is an imaginative masterpiece of dead-pan Buster Keaton comedy, generally regarded as one of the greatest of all silent comedies (and Keaton's own favorite). MPAA Rating: NR; 105 minutes. Museum volunteers will serve popcorn and beverages; admission is free. Missouri Auditorium, Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. This film is provided in conjunction with the Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War exhibition, also at the Library through September 14 (details elsewhere on our HistorE-Calendar).

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Saturday, June 7, 2008
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Partnering on Kansas City Trails
Steve Elkinton, National Park Service Program Leader for the National Trails System from Washington, DC, will review the 1968 National Trails System Act, the 40th Anniversary celebration, the Decade for the National Trails, and national historic trail preservation initiatives. State/local speakers Steve Rhoades from Patti Banks, Inc., Janice Gordon with KC City Manager’s office, and others will review of progress on historic & MetroGreen trails projects in the KC area and partnering opportunities on upcoming projects. A lot is happening on historic trails in Kansas City. Come and hear and dream for the future! Lone Elm Park ‘Rendezvous’ Shelter House (from I-35 on the south side of Olathe, go south on Hwy 7, west on 167th about ¾ mile to the Park entrance, then south to the nearby Shelter House). $9 lunch hosted by Backyard Burgers (choice of: burger, brats, hot dogs, or chicken sandwich. Chips, baked beans, tea/lemonade). For more information contact Ross Marshall at 913.262.6445, rossmarshall@mindspring.com.

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Open for Tours
The Harry S Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Mo., is open this summer through August 31 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is by guided tour only, and each tour is limited to 6 people. Thirty-minute tours will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour of the day will be at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out by early afternoon. They may be purchased on the day of the tour at the Farm Home (behind Truman Corners Shopping Center) or, at the Harry S Truman Visitor Center, 223 N. Main Street in Independence, Mo. $4 adults; children 15 and under are free.

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Saturday, June 7, 2008
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
John Wornall House Museum Garden Tour
Today's tour consists of not only the Wornall House herb garden, but also five private gardens in the Brookside/Country Club area. $15 in advance at Hen House locations and the museum at 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Misssouri. $20 at the door. The Wornall House is a Greek revival home built in 1858 and was used as a hospital during the Battle of Westport.

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Saturday, June 7, 2008
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
M.A.G.I.C.'S ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
The Midwest Afro-American Genealogical Interest Coalition invites you to their open house to see exhibits and hear speakers. This year's meeting is at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 700 Blue Parkway , Kansas City, Missouri. For more information call 816.784.4444, or visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday, June 7, 2008
7 to 9:30 a.m.
12th Annual Bingham-Waggoner Breakfast On the Trails
A hearty breakfast served outdoors. Live music & entertainment. Call 816.461.3491 to make $7/plate reservations. Credit/debit cards are accepted. You may also choose to enjoy a ride in a covered wagon ($4) and tours of the Mansion ($5). This event is sponsored by the Bingham Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific, Independence, MO 64050. For more information, visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Kansas City Metro HONOR FLIGHT

5 a.m. (YES, that's A.M.) [Meet at KCI to wave a flag for area WWII Veterans]
AND
10:30 p.m. [Meet at KCI to wave a flag for area WWII Veterans]

Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society and its partner on the Veterans History Project, Americans' Remembered, Inc., have collaborated on a special project you may want to know about. We've assembled a group of more than 40 local WWII veterans and are sending them on an all-expense flight from KCI to Washington, D.C., so they may enjoy THEIR memorial. The WWII Memorial was dedicated on the Mall in DC in 2004. This is an all-expense paid trip for these courageous Americans and our way of saying, "Thank you!" There are two ways you may show your support:

1) Come to the Southwest Airlines terminal at either 5 a.m. (YES, that's A.M.), or 10:30 p.m. (or both) to wave a flag for our veterans!
2) Contribute tax-deductible funds so that we may fund future Honor Flight(s). We already have enough veterans on our "stand by" list to do two more trips, but we need the funding FIRST. FYI: It takes about $350 per veteran to fly them from KCI to DC and to provide their meals for the day.

Call Gary for more information at 913.744.8282 for more information.

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Are You Fascinated with the Civil War?
Check out http://www.CivilWarTraveler.com

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Thursday, June 12, 2008
7 p.m.
Free Civil War Film Series: Shenandoah (1965)
The fourth in a five-part film series complementing the temporary exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. Charlie Anderson (Jimmy Stewart) is a Shenandoah, Virginia farmer who finds himself in the middle of the Civil War. At first convinced this is not "his" war, Anderson is forced to respond when his youngest boy is taken prisoner by the North. MPAA Rating: NR; 106 minutes. Museum volunteers will serve popcorn and beverages; admission is free. Missouri Auditorium, Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. This film is provided in conjunction with the Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War exhibition, also at the Library through September 14.

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Friday through Sunday, June 13-15, 2008
Bushwhacker Days
Nevada, Mo.
A celebration honoring Vernon County's unique Civil War history. Local talent, crafts, living history venues, hot air balloons. www.visitnevadamo.com.

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Sunday, June 15, 2008
2 p.m.
Union Station Massacre Revisited
On the morning of June 17, 1933, a burst of machine-gun fire left four lawmen dead and bullet holes in the granite façade of Union Station. The notorious incident had national ramifications as Federal Bureau of Investigation Director J. Edgar Hoover succeeded in expanding the powers and prestige of his then second-tier government agency in order to fulfill his pledge to avenge the murders. To mark the 75th anniversary of this incident, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robert Unger examines what really happened during the infamous shootout. Kansas City Public Library Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. Unger is author of The Union Station Massacre: The Original Sin of J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI, recently released in paperback. Admission is free. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. Free parking is available in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore. For more information, visit the Library's website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday, June 21, 2008
10 a.m. Ribbon Cutting
GRAND OPENING of the Midwest Genealogy Center
AND Re-Dedication of Lady Liberty Statue
The Midwest Genealogy Center is one of the nation's preeminent resources for family history. The MGC opens in June 2008 and will feature 52,000 square feet of space to house all the resources and technology genealogists need to research. There will be classes, events, refreshments, and music throughout the day. Also, Harry Truman and Mary Todd Lincoln will be appearing. Lee's Summit Road and Kiger Road, about a mile north of I-70 and Lee's Summit Road. For more information, visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

The Independence Beautification Commission will dedicate the restored 1950 Lady Liberty Statue that once greeted visitors at Palmer Junior High School. This scaled replica of the Statue of Liberty will be placed in front of the new Midwest Genealogy Center.

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Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, 2008
Rendezvous at 8 a.m. on Saturday
Guided Bus Trip to Wilson's Creek National Battlefield at Republic, Missouri
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River and the second major battle of the Civil War on August 10, 1861. The Civil War Roundtable of Western Missouri invites you on an exciting adventure. They will meet Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 8 a.m. at Old Blake Museum, 106 E. Walnut, Independence, Missouri. (The bus will return by 4 p.m. Sunday). Cost is just $104 per person/double occupancy for hotel or $140 for single occupancy. Price includes bus based on 30 travelers, room, and four meals. Private tour of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield at Republic, MO south of Springfield and Sweeney Museum. Swimming pool available. Please call Beverly at 816.478.7648 littlebluebattlefield@comcast.net for additional information.

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Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friends of the James Farm Annual Meeting Writer’s Workshop and Black Powder Shoot
For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, 2008
Juneteenth Celebration
Visit "40 Acres and a Mule Activity Campus" (7620 E 79th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64138) for a weekend celebration. For more information call Lanita Johnson at 816.421.2801 (816.651.7777 cell). For sponsorship opportunities call 816.358.9036 and ask for Stan Johnson. Visit http://www.stjamesumc.com/40acres.php

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Saturday, June 21, 2008
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visitor Appreciation Day
The National Frontier Trails Museum salutes their visitors with free wagon rides today (with regular museum admission). For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Sunday, June 22, 2008
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Economical Preservation and Display of Family Heirlooms
Ann Dent, local artist and former owner of The Frame Corner, will describe very practical ways of protecting your treasures for display. You can bring family pictures, documents, or clothing for advice on their particular problems.
Donation $2:00 per person. Blue Springs Historical Society, Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th & Main Streets, Blue Springs, MO. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call Jacquelin Page, 816.224.4910.

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Thursday, June 26, 2008 (ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
6:30 p.m.
Evening Wagon Ride and Swales Walk
The National Frontier Trails Museum presents evening wagon ride and swales walk. $12 adults; $9 youths. Limit 15 people; weather permitting. For more information visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, 2008
9 a.m.
Friends of the Youngers will meet at the Cass County Historical Society in Harrisonville, Mo. They will caravan to Osceola, Missouri, and visit the St. Clair County to meet some people who have acreage where there is a cemetery where identification work is taking place. Rumors of slaves of Charles Younger are buried there! Meet in Harrisonville, Mo. Call 913.722.5473 for more information.

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Saturday, June 28, 2008
1 to 3 p.m.
NEW BOOK!
Jon Taylor introduces his new University of Missouri Press book, "A President, A Church, and Trails West: Competing Histories in Independence, Missouri," with a booksigning. Today's event is at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Independence Commons, 19120 East 39th Street, across from Independence Center, Independence, Mo.

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Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, 2008
Civil War Re-Enactment
Capture of the Union side-wheeler the "Sunshine"
If you remember last year's re-enacted 1858 Wedding of General Joseph Shelby, you'll enjoy this year's Waverly, Mo., event. Lots of re-enactors, musicals, food, house to house fighting, and the first muster of the SHELBY'S IRON BRIGADE. Shelby claimed Waverly as his home for thirty years. The opening of General Joseph Shelby Park with life sized statue on his horse will take place later this summer. Waverly Arts Council is a committee of Waverly Citizens for Progress and we have a new website, which you may access through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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NEW WEBSITE ADDED TO JACOMO BOOKMARK
The Historical Society of New Santa Fe introduces their new website with grateful acknowledgment to the expertise of Linda Lewis of Cottonhills Interactive and powered by Jeff Justice of Starion Technologies. Visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday, July 19, 2008 (ADVANCE REGISTRATION)
9 a.m. Symposium
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Road Tour
Running with Bonnie and Clyde: The Red Crown Symposium and Road Tour
This event marks the 75th anniversary of the 1933 gunfight between local lawmen and notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde and the Barrow Gang near today's Kansas City International Airport. The symposium examines the Barrow gang, events leading up to the Red Crown shootout and its aftermath, told through film, rare slides and various accounts. Vintage cars, period costumes, collectibles on display. Lunch available. Escape from Platte County Road Tour, following lunch, retraces some of the actual roads used by the Barrow gang that night 75 years ago. Majestic Theater at Zona Rosa, 7430 NW 87 St., Kansas City. Hours: Symposium 9 a.m.; Lunch 11:30; Road tour; 12:30. While admission to the Red Crown Symposium and Road Tour is free, advanced registration is required. Make sure to get yours in now. Go to www.kcmodela.com to download the registration form. We have limited seating and we fully expect the event to be at capacity. Visit www.kcmodela.com or call Jim Spawn 816.421.1991 or 816.916.4100.

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June 8 through August 17, 2008
PRESENTING MISS NARRA LEWIS OF BLUE SPRINGS
Miss Narra (1857-1947) was a well-educated, world traveling, single lady who on occasion swung a hatchet on booze and gambling, collected vintage clothing, and had genteel tea parties for her friends in what later became the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum. She really helped liven up life when Blue Springs was still a small rural town. Meet this very interesting person through photos, documents and artifacts from our Archives and Museum collections. Blue Springs Historical Society, Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th & Main Streets, Blue Springs, MO. Sundays Only from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call Jacquelin Page, 816.224.4910.

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Through May 2008
The Curiosity Cabinet Exhibit
A photographic exhibit of unusual oddities - the weird and wondrous, the fascinating and forgotten, the surprising and stupendous - from the collections of members of the Western Museum Association. Hosted by the Clendening History of Medicine Museum and the University of Kansas Medical Center, the exhibit is on display in the Foyer of the Clendening History of Medicine Library at the University of Kansas Medical Center. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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May 16 through September 14, 2008
Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War
Neither a traditional biography of Lincoln nor a conventional exhibit on the Civil War, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War explores how Lincoln met the enormous challenges of the Civil War and why his very human struggle still matters to us today. From families with young children to Civil War buffs and history scholars, everyone will find something engaging in Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. Harry S Truman Library and Museum. Visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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through August 31, 2008
Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976
The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County (Ks.) Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!
We can’t do all of this without YOU! Remember that your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, supported by memberships, donations and bequests! If you'd like to become a member, or take your support to the next higher level so that we may continue to vigorously pursue our mission, please call us anytime at 816.461.1897; or, e-mail our executive director, Steve Noll, at snoll@jchs.org.

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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
114 S. Main, Ste 103
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[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

2008-05-01T15:35:00.000-05:00

HistorE-Calendar

From Your

Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

May 2008

A FULL CALENDAR for Historic Preservation Month

KINDLY PASS THIS ON. SUBSCRIBE FREE AT www.jchs.org

ALL LOCAL HISTORY & HERITAGE places are found at http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm.

Make "Jacomo Bookmark" your Internet browser's homepage.

If you find this information useful, please credit to the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society. If you attend any of these HistorE-related functions, mention to the hosts/organizers about the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's HistorE-Calendar.

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History Detectives WANTED!

The Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is being offered through donation the ca. 1880s family photo album of Mobillion W. McGee, the fourth child and third son of James Hyatt McGee, and his wife, Eleanor Fry McGee. Born in Kentucky in 1817, McGee came to Jackson County, Missouri, in 1828 with his parents. He entered the military in the 1840s, engaged in trading with Native Americans in the 1850s near Lawrence, Kansas; and moved to California in 1883. Prior to the photo album's return to Kansas City, we've been asked to help identify several unidentified McGee family members therein. Do you or someone you know have connection's to McGee descendants who may be wanting and willing to assist? Call Society archivist David W. Jackson today at 816.252.7454; or e-mail djackson@jchs.org.

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

7 p.m.

Esther Kreek at the Trailside Center

The Historical Society of New Santa Fe invites you to join her as Esther's family takes wagons along the Santa Fe Trail, she is left to care for the store and travelers along the trail. When her family returns for more supplies, she learns about the hard journey and life in a place called Santa Fe. Esther is a well-known dulcimer musician and teacher and has played the hammered dulcimer for over 25 years performing all over the United States and the British Isles. A native of Maryland, she has been playing the hammered dulcimer for over 25 years. Her music has taken her from Texas to Minnesota, California to Maryland and even to the British Isles. She attends festivals across the United States as a teacher and performer. Dressed in period clothing, Esther presents programs of the Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail and the Westward Movement. Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Road, Kansas City. For more information call 816.942.3581.

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Through May 18, 2008

Symphony Designers' Showhouse XXXIX

The Junior Women's Symphony Alliance invites you to their 39th home's tour. Kansas City's Symphony Designer's Showhouse is the longest running showhouse in the country. The Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society provided two historical images of Kansas City from its collections; these were enlarged into mural-sized reproductions in the design of two rooms in this year's home at 5730 Ward Parkway. Admission is $15 at the door; $13 if purchased in advance. For more information call 816.968.9711, or visit their website at http://www.showhouse.org/.

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Friday, May 2, 2008

2 p.m.

Noland Home Tour

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month!

National Park Service Noland Home Rehabilitation Plans Tour – Join the National Park Service in a "behind the scenes" tour of the historic Noland Home located at 216 North Delaware. Learn about the Noland family and their ties to Harry S Truman and upcoming Park Service plans to rehabilitate the home (not currently open to the public). Tours will begin in the front lawn of the house across from the Harry S Truman Home. Each tour group is limited to no more than 8 persons in the house at a time. FREE. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

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Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, 2008

Friday 6 to 9 p.m.; Gallery Talk Saturday 3:30 to 5 p.m.

KC Modern invite you to a new exhibition. Dan Naegele, Professor of Architecture at Iowa State University, will be presenting on Saturday. 1901 South Main, Suite 200 (next to Bar Natasha; enter the gallery from 19th Street). FREE; no reservations are required. For more information, call 913.262.5056, or go to www.kcmodern.com

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blue Springs Heritage Day

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with the Blue Springs Historical Society at the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th and Main Streets, Blue Springs, Missouri. The Museum will have music, ice cream and lemonade, crafters of antique wares, old-time games for the children, and tours of the museum buildings. This event is sponsored by the Blue Springs Historical Society and the Blue Springs Historic Preservation Commission. For more information, visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Happy Birthday to U.S. President Harry S Truman!

The Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society will open the doors of the Harry S Truman Office and Courtroom today for an inside peek at the former President's office and courtroom, where he got his start in elected politics prior to ascending to the highest office in the nation. A 30-minute DVD presentation, "The Man from Independence," will repeat at the top of every hour inside the historic Jackson County Truman Courthouse on Independence Square, 112 West Lexington Avenue, Independence, Missouri. Adults/Students $1 today only. For more information about the Harry S Truman Office and Courtroom (and other local Truman sites), make use of the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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A Chance to Ride into History

(DEADLINE at NOON on Friday, MAY 30) (Also, see June 7, 2008 trail-related event below)

Citywide Trails Logo Design and Naming Competition

The City of Kansas City, Missouri, is holding a logo design and naming contest to produce the best design and name for Kansas City's TRAILS. The contest is open to the public and children are able to participate. The winning logo may appear on trail signage, trail promotional materials and mile markers as the recognizable symbol for Kansas City's trail system. The winning name may replace "Citywide Trails" as the identifier or

brand of Kansas City's trail system and may also appear on trail signage, trail promotional materials and mile markers. You may submit a logo with name, just a logo or just a name! Submissions and the mandatory ENTRY FORM will be accepted on 8 1/2" X 11" paper or electronically in Microsoft or .pdf formats. Request ENTRY FORM from Shannon Jaax, City of Kansas City, Mo., 414 E. 12th St., 15th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106; or Shannon_Jaax@kcmo.org.

Selection will be based on practicality of design with regard to construction and maintenance, identity, and creativity. The KCMO Citywide Trails Plan, administered by the City's Planning and Development Department, will guide the development and maintenance of a citywide trails system for pedestrian, bicyclist, and equestrian use. The plan will define major corridors that will provide basic north/south, east/west connections within the city and to a larger, regional system. The system will not only serve as a recreational resource to residents and visitors, but also as an alternative transportation corridor.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided Bus Tour to New Kansas City Historic Trail Sites

The Missouri River Outfitters Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association invite you on a trek you'll not soon forget. The tour covers only the new trail parks, signage and sculptures that have existed only for the last three years or less! Bus leaves 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot at Main and Truman Rd, Independence, MO. $45 per person includes charter bus, maps, handout materials, snacks, drinks and lunch. For reservations call 913.262.6445. Send checks to MRO Chapter, % Ross Marshall, 6624 Craig Rd, Merriam, KS 66202.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sheep Shearing at Missouri Town 1855

Witness the age-old traditions of sheep shearing, carding, dyeing, spinning and weaving of wool. Children and adults alike will enjoy an educational and entertaining experience preserving our rich heritage of yesteryear. Missouri Town 1855, an historic site of the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Heritage Programs. Adults $5; Youth (5-13) and Senior Adults (62+) $3. For more information, visit the Missouri Town 1855's website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call 816.503.4860.

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JOHN BROWN at the LYRIC OPERA

Saturday, May 3, 2008; 8 p.m.; OPENING NIGHT

Monday, May 5, 2008; 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008; 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9, 2008; 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 11, 2008 2 p.m. MATINEE

The Lyric Opera-Kansas City brings history to life in this World Premiere opera about the truly epic abolitionist, John Brown. Audiences will be immersed in the tumultuous days of Lawrence, Kansas, in the 1850s. Through gorgeous choral music, composer Kirke Merchem tells Brown's story with meticulous detail and the inclusion of historical figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Frederick Douglass. For more information, visit http://kc-opera.org/OurSeason/johnbrown.html. Get your tickets early by calling the Lyric at 816.471.7344 or 1.877.673.7252.

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Sunday, May 4, 2008

2 to 4 p.m.

Strawberry Fete

The Lee's Summit Historic Preservation Commission and the Lee's Summit Historical Society present a Strawberry Fete for National Historic Preservation Month. Dust off your hats ladies and grab your favorite beau. The Lee's Summit Historic Preservation Commission and the Lee's Summit Historical Society invite you to attend the annual Strawberry Fete which will be held at the Lee's Summit City Hall in the atrium located at 220 SE Green Street to honor local residents who have been selected to receive the Graves/Hale Preservation Award. Enjoy the chocolate dipped strawberries, snack on delicate tea cookies and mouthwatering punch. Discover the presentation of the Graves/Hale Preservation Award to two outstanding citizens Gerald Fields and Betty Eubank who have made a lasting contribution to preservation efforts in Lee's Summit. View the first public exhibit of never before seen photos of the Howard Neighborhood and the downtown commercial historic district. For more information, contact the Lee's Summit Historical Society or the Lee's Summit Historic Preservation Commission through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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CIVIL WAR-RELATED "RIFLINGS"

Planning a vacation for this summer and looking for a few new side trips from your route? Pick up a copy of "Civil War Sites: The Official Guide to the Civil War Discovery Trail" and no matter where you're going, you'll be able to find Civil War history along the way! Published by Globe Pequot Press, Civil War Sites contains indispensable information for the historic traveler. From operating hours and entrance fees to driving directions, you'll find everything you need for a successful visit to 610 sites in 31 states, the District of Columbia and three foreign countries. So before you pack up the car and hit the road, check your local bookseller or order your copy from an online retailer.

ANOTHER "BLAST" FROM THE CIVIL WAR

Back in September of 1863, during the Civil War, Confederate General Jo Shelby made a raid (Shelby's Raid) from Arkansas up to Marshall, Missouri, retreating back through the lake of the Ozarks area where he met resistance from Union troops, both volunteers and enrolled Missouri militia at Greenfield, Melville (Dadeville), and Humansville. He had started out with a section (3-guns) of artillery, but abandoned them all along the way. One of these cannons was abandoned at Melville and years later taken to a farm north of Walnut Grove, where it lay in repose for many years until somehow the Walnut Grove School district came into possession of it. It is proudly displayed in front of the High School. The makeshift structure (carriage) under the cannon is deteriorating, and nobody with the public schools is willing to commit funds to restore the structure, so a resident of Walnut Grove is leading an effort to restore what the cannon would have looked like in 1863 in anticipation of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The cannon is believed to be originally a brass/bronze cannon, but was repainted in black as it appears today. It was manufactured at the Augusta, Georgia "Govert. Foundry & Machine Works" as imprinted on the gun. You may contact Mr. Hall at 417.742.5244 if you are willing to help in his efforts. Mr. Hall's great grandfather served with the Union 24th Missouri Infantry and saw action at Pea Ridge, Arkansas. He became sick at Helena, Arkansas, and died at St. Louis, MO, July 8, 1863 and was buried there. He had enlisted at age 54 at Rolla, Missouri, August 28, 1861.

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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Noon to 4 p.m.

Bid farewell to the animals of the Kansas City Museum's Natural History Halls

Join the Kansas City Museum for a final look at the historic exhibit of animal specimens at the Kansas City Museum's Natural History Halls. The Free Family Fun Day event will celebrate the great tradition of the Natural History Halls and the great animal exhibits that have long been part of the Museum's educational service. The retirement of these exhibits and the Natural History Halls marks the end of an era of science education here.

You'll also enjoy other exhibits, including "Animals of All Shapes and Sizes" and "Batty Trivia" - where we turn animal study on its head for an afternoon. A reception is planned for Museum patrons at 4 p.m. in the Art Popham, Jr. Natural History Halls. The first 50 visitors will receive commemorative bears.

As the restoration of the Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall gets underway, the animal specimens in its Natural History Hall will be transferred to other public museums in the region. Soon after, work will begin to restore the building to its original purpose - a Carriage House. The R.A. Long Family's Carriage House was famous for housing stables and the exquisite collection of daughter Loula Long Combs' horse carriages in the early 1900s. The two-story building has a rich history, and its restoration will pay tribute to the Longs' important equestrian legacy in Kansas City. Learn more about all the happenings at the Kansas City Museum through their website linked through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Monday, May 5, 2008

6 p.m. (come early as the room fills up fast!)

W.Z. Hickman Preservation Awards Presentation

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! At tonight's City of Independence City Council Meeting, there will be a Proclamation of Historic Preservation Month and presentation of the 2008 W.Z. Hickman Preservation Awards. Mike Calvert, President of the Civil War Roundtable of Western Missouri, is one honoree of the W. Z. Hickman Award for Distinguished Service. The council chambers get pretty full so you will want to get there before 6 p.m. if possible. Hickman Awards are at the top of the agenda so visitors may then be excused if they do not choose to stay for the remainder of the Council meeting. City Council Chambers in Independence City Hall, 111 E Maple, Independence, Missouri. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

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Monday, May 5, 2008

10 a.m.

U-Smile Camp Beginnings--The Herman Family

The Raytown Historical Society's monthly Ambassadors roundtable are always a marvelous assemblages of local history stories! This month's topic covers an interesting local history topic you won't want to miss. If you or anyone you know remembers U-Smile Campground, your recollections would be a valuable addition to today's roundtable! Visit the Raytown Historical Society and Museum. For more information, their website is linked through the Jacomo Bookmark posted at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Noon to 1 p.m.

Identifying historic architecture and architectural features

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! Truman Memorial Building Lunch & Learn. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for an interesting and informative talk. Refreshments & dessert provided. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

6:30 p.m.

The Birth, Life and Legacy of the Grand Army of the Republic

Sons of Union Veterans invite you to their monthly meeting. John Martin will present tonight's program located at the "Villages of Jackson Creek" just off 39th Street and Jackson Drive, Independence, Missouri. All members and those interested are invited to attend. If you are a qualified male descendent of a Union enlistee in the Civil War, you are invited to join SUV. For questions and additional information, contact Lee Ward at ilward64050@yahoo.com. Sons of Union Veterans meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

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Thursday May 8, 2008

7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Origin, Migration and People of the Oregon-California and Santa Fe Trails

Enjoy an enlightening presentation by CMDR (RET.) Orvis Fitts, Past President of the Civil War Round Table of KC, the Westport Historical Society and the Heart of America Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and Past Chairman of Monnett Battle of Westport Fund, Inc. This presentation is hosted at the Trailside Center sponsored by The Historical Society of New Santa Fe, 9901 Holmes Road, Kansas City. For more information, visit the through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call 816.942.3581.

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

1st Annual Artifact Road Show at Fort Osage

Do you have a shoebox of "arrowheads" in your closet? Did your grandfather collect stone and pottery artifacts from his plowed fields? Did you find some artifacts on a stream bank? Have you always wondered how old these artifacts are, how they were used, or what culture they belonged to?

If so, join archaeologists who will be on hand to provide information about your artifacts, and learn how we can all become stewards of cultural resources. Please note, for ethical reasons, appraisals will not be given. Fort Osage Education Center, Sibley, Missouri. For more information, visit the Fort Osage website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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May 10, 2008 (ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Civil War Battlefield Tour

Walk back in time to October 21, 1864, when the Battle of the Little Blue was fought in Eastern Jackson County as a part of the larger Battle of Westport in the last days of the Civil War. The Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri is presenting a guided bus tour from Independence, MO into Kansas City to retrace the action of Confederate General Sterling Price's last foray into Missouri. The tour begins at 9 a.m. at the Blue and Grey Book Shoppe, 106 E. Walnut, Independence, MO, and will end there about 5 p.m. There will be an hour for lunch on your own. Civil War historians will point out the points of interest along the Little Blue River off 24 Highway and the path of the battle across farms near Blue Mills Road. We will go by the Lawson Moore House which was used as a hospital during the battle.

The trip into Kansas City will follow the approximate route of the troops to Byram's Ford at about 63rd Street and Manchester. We will be visiting a new Battle of Westport Interpretive Center in Swope Park which is located in the old ticket office of Starlight Theatre. It provides a lookout on top and one can survey the Byram's Ford battlefield site. The tour will proceed to the Wornall House which was used as a hospital during the Battle of Westport. The main action of the Battle of Westport was where Loose Park is located north of the Country Club Plaza. Then we will proceed to Westport where the Union generals watched the action from the site of the old Harris House Hotel.

The cost of the all-day tour is $30 a person and includes a free membership in the Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri for the remainder of the year and souvenir program books for the Battle of the Little Blue and the Battle of Westport. Checks may be made payable to "CWRTWMO" and mailed to P. O. Box 3019, Independence, MO 64055. For further information contact us at littlebluebattlefield@comcast.net or call 816 478-7648."

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

6 to 7:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Workshop: Proper Preparation and Paint Application for your home

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! Fairmount Community Center. Refreshments and dessert provided. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

6 p.m. reception

6:30 p.m. program

The Battle of Westport Relived

Local historian Dan Smith, an expert on the Battle of Westport, discusses the battle that would later become known as the "Gettysburg of Missouri." Kansas City Public Library Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St. The Battle of Westport was fought on October 23, 1864. U.S. Army troops under Major General Samuel R. Curtis decisively defeated an outnumbered Confederate Army force under Major General Sterling Price. The battle was the turning point of Price's Missouri Expedition and helped force his army to retreat. Smith is a battlefield preservationist and president of the Monnett Battle of Westport Fund. Howard Monnett's book, "Action Before Westport 1864," will be available for sale. The program is being held in conjunction with Stand of Colors, a large-scale Civil War re-enactment scheduled for the weekend of May 17-18 in Jerry Smith Park, 139th and Holmes (see below). Tonight's program is FREE. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. For more information on the Library's array of events and programs, visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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THE SIGNS OF GIVING BIG

AND A WAY TO COMMEMORATE A LOCAL HISTORY SAGA

The Spring 2007 Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society JOURNAL had a fascinating article by Shirley Willard, "Death at Jackson County's Doorstep: Potawatomi Trial of Death Crossed Jackson County."

In 1838, 859 Potawatomi Indians were forcibly removed from their northern Indiana home near Twin Lakes to Kansas as part of the government sponsored removal campaigns of Indians to resettlement sites. Hardships of the journey led to 40 deaths.

Roy Slavin, member of the Citizens Potawatomi Nation, wrote to us with a specific requests to our members and friends in the Kansas City metropolitan area. His great grandmother was on the Trail of Death in 1838.

The 5th annual trail of death commemorative caravan will begin on September 22, 2008, at the Fulton County Museum and visit each site where the original removal caravan camped. The Potawatomi Trail of Death Association has, with the aid of Boy Scout troops, descendents of the Potawatomi who were in the original removal and many historical societies erected markers at these camp sites.

The first of these sites in Jackson County, Missouri, is near Buckner at the Fire Prairie Creek Wetland Park. The Marker was dedicated and erected by Josh Donnici for his eagle award. The second site is at Little Blue River Nature reserve, Also known as Lake City Bicycle Park, Part of Burr Oak Woods State Forest. This marker was dedicated and erected by Jon Paul Wilson for his eagle award. The third camp site is at the junction of Truman road and Noland road in the Robert Sermon community Center. The marker is across the walk from the front door of the Pioneer Springs Log cabin. This marker was dedicated by Mark Mareno for his eagle award. The fourth site is at Grandview in Minor Park the marker is located just north of the pavilion. It was dedicated by Scout Leader Charles Hasenyager and Boy Scout Troop 280. From this site records indicate they proceeded south on the east side of state line to the next camp site located at the corner of State Line road and 215th St. This marker was dedicated and erected by the Navaare Family, Members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi.

From there the trail continues on to just south of Osawatomie, Kansas where the Military left them. They spent the winter there and then moved to St. Mary's Mission at Sugar Creek, Kansas, where they remained for approximately 10 years before being re-moved again.

The Potawatomi Trail of Death Association is working to install hi-way signs (similar to the Lewis and Clark Trail signs) along the trail so motorist, bikers and hikers can travel the route. The signs will mark the route from Indiana to the final stop at Sugar Creek. On September 15, 2007, the first of these signs was dedicated in Indiana. It was sponsored by the Daughters of American Revolution, Indiana. The Indiana state DAR regent hopes to have the county DAR chapters sponsor more of these markers across Indiana.

The signs, designed by Potawatomi artist, David Anderson, Seattle, Washington, cost $60 each, including directional arrow signs. The Trail of Death Association is asking for donations to help with the cost. They estimate approximately 20 signs per county.

We can do this for $1,200! WILL YOU HELP?

Please make check to "PDTA" c/o Fulton County (In.) Historical Society, 37 E 375, N. Rochester, IN 46975. Roy Slavin is at rjslavin@sbcglobal.net. Request your donation for "Jackson County" signage. If you donate four or more signs, your family or business name as the donor will also be on the sign.

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Saturday, May 17, 2008

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SE Douglas Street Homes Walking Tour: Howard National Register Historic District

To celebrate National Historic Preservation Month, the Lee's Summit Historic Preservation Commission and the Lee's Summit Historical Society cordially invite you to "Celebrate Our Historic Neighborhoods" with the first walking tour of the historic Howard Neighborhood which is located south of the downtown. The tour will begin at the corner of 5th and S.E. Douglas Streets. Experience the first in a series of walking tours of historic neighborhoods. Hear the stories of the homes and their early residents. Street parking for this event is on 5th, 6th and 7th streets. $5 adults; $2 for children. The tour includes a booklet prepared by the Lee's Summit Historic Preservation Commission. For more information visit either organization's website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday and Sunday May 17 and 18, 2008

STAND OF COLORS Civil War re-enactment event

Nearly 1500 Re-enactors are expected from all over the nation to take part in this spectacular 2-day Civil War event, with action all day, each day, the largest ever presented in this area. The 2-day event will include re-creation of the border battles of Missouri and Kansas in 1864, several scripted battle events, artillery demonstrations, a Ladies Tea, music concerts, seminars, Civil War historical displays and a Grand Ball. STAND OF COLORS is a look back at history, when the north fought the south; many historians say that the battles fought in this area have great historical significance and were the actual turning point in the Civil War. If you have interest in history, the civil war or local area history (around 1864) then this is a must attend event, geared to entertain the entire family … tour the camp sites, talk with both Union and Confederate soldiers, see spectacular battle events plus demonstrations of Civil War cooking, medicine, dress and more. Held at the 400-acre Jerry Smith Park at 139th and Holmes. For more information and a detailed schedule of events this weekend, visit http://www.standofcolors.com/index.asp.

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Saturday, May 17, 2008

10 a.m.

Woodlawn Cemetery Tour

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! Ever wonder what's behind the impressive stone wall and beautiful caretaker's building that has long been a landmark along Noland Road? Join noted local historian LaNita Cooper for an hour long tour of the gently rolling hills of the cemetery grounds of Historic Woodlawn Cemetery located at 701 South Noland Road. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

The 1837 purchase of 1.25 acres just west of the Stayton Family Cemetery was designated for the "internment of all Jackson County residents." Father Donnelly added six acres on the southern edge in 1853 calling it St. Mary's Cemetery for the use of Catholic patrons. These three cemeteries, with beginnings prior to 1837 as well as other land purchases, were combined in 1922 to become Woodlawn. The graceful stone wall on the western frontage and northern border is a lasting tribute to the men of the WPA era. Come and see the resting place of early settlers, Civil War soldiers, a 19th Century African-American entrepreneur, city builders, veterans, the famous and infamous of Independence and sample some of their stories. Come and treasure the beautiful cemetery art, mausoleums, and monuments of this locally designated historic site.

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Sunday, May 18, 2008

2 p.m.

Community Curator In the Town Hall room at Union Station

Pellom McDaniels III, PhD, is an associate professor in history at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He joined UMKC after receiving his doctorate in American Studies from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. As a "Community Curator" for Kansas City Museum, Pellom McDaniels has taken special interest in materials related to Lafayette Tillman. Tillman, a veteran of Spanish American War campaigns in the Philippines and Cuba, had a distinguished career in law enforcement in turn-of-the-century Kansas City, and was a successful business owner as well. The Kansas City Museum obtained its collection from his daughter.

McDaniels' publications include: My Own Harlem (1998); So, You Want to be Pro (2000), "We're American Too: The Negro Leagues and the Philosophy of Resistance" in Baseball and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Batter's Box (2004); reviews in Hampton University's International Review of African American Art related to the work of artists Kadir Nelson and Hale Woodruff. McDaniels is a former NFL defensive end who played from 1993-1999. McDaniels joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 1992 and was an integral part of their heralded defense. While a member of the Chiefs organization, McDaniels becoming a voice for Kansas City's children while contributing the resources needed to begin the Arts for Smarts foundation. Programs like "Pellom and I Like Art", Wee Art, the "Fish Out Water" Writing program, and Smart Starts were designed to help children and young adults recognize and realize the possibilities for their futures. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit the Kansas City Museum website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Sunday, May 18, 2008

2 p.m.

Midnight Rambles: Oscar Micheaux and the Roots of Black Cinema

Oscar Micheaux started introducing the world to an African American film perspective in 1919 through his trail blazing cinematic works, which rejected Hollywood stereotypes of people of color and introduced such talent as Paul Robeson and Evelyn Preer. In conjunction with the Central Library's Imaging Blackness exhibit currently on display through June 22, Kevin Willmott offers an in-depth look at the films of Oscar Micheaux in this illustrated talk that will include film clips. Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City.

Micheaux applied Midwestern practicality and ingenuity to the production and promotion of his independent films, which were oftentimes screened during "midnight rambles," late night showings for black audiences otherwise shunned by theater owners. Willmott is a film professor at the University of Kansas. His credits as a director include CSA: The Confederate States of America (2004) as well as the forthcoming films Bunker Hill and The Only Good Indian.

This presentation is part of the Missouri Valley Speakers Series, a program of the Missouri Valley Special Collections at the Kansas City Public Library Central Library. The series is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Admission is free. Call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. Free parking is available in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

2 p.m.

Harry Truman's Working Office at the Truman Library

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! The Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum is currently embarked on a project to preserve the office of former President Harry Truman and to improve the interpretive experience for the Library's museum visitors. The former President worked in this office from 1957 until 1966. From here he met many visiting dignitaries, handled correspondence, and directed many of the activities of the Truman Library. Learn about the three step process to protect and preserve the Truman Office and his legacy. Francis Family Theater in the Library. This program is included with Museum admission. Please arrive early; seats are not guaranteed, are limited by capacity, and are first-come, first-served. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Noon to 1 p.m.

Going Green: tips for an energy efficient home in summer

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! Truman Memorial Building Lunch & Learn. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us to join the green revolution. Refreshments & dessert provided. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

7 p.m.

Free Civil War Film Series: Lincoln and the War Within (1992)

The first in a five-part film series complementing the temporary exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. This 1992 PBS Home Video follows the path of Abraham Lincoln from his election to the momentous decision to reinforce Fort Sumter and the first shots of the Civil War. MPAA Rating: NR; 75 minutes. Museum volunteers will serve popcorn and beverages; admission is free. Missouri Auditorium, Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. This film is provided in conjunction with the Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War exhibition, also at the Library through September 14 (details elsewhere on our HistorE-Calendar).

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Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, 2008

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Honoring the American Soldier

Fort Osage, a front military outpost of the early 1800's, honors the American Soldier in an interpretive presentation of the military 1790-2000. You will be able to witness the contrasts between the uniforms, weapons and daily life of soldiers as re-enactors bring the past 200 years to life. Featuring specials displays of historic military vehicles. Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, Sibley, Missouri. Adults $ 7; Youth (5-13) $4; Senior Adults (62+) $3. For more information visit Fort Osage's website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call 816.503.4860.

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Saturday, May 24, 2008

1:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Duncan Porter: Revolutionary War Patriot Honored

The Major Isaac Sadler-La Belle Vue Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to honor the memory of Mrs. Porter by installing and dedicating a marker. Porter and her family were among 129 persons taken captive on June 26, 1780 at Martin's Station on Stoner Creek near present-day Paris, Kentucky. The fall of Martin's Station occurred during a raid by the British and their Indian allies in an attempt to destroy many of the settlements in the land which would become known as "the dark and bloody ground." The Martin Station prisoners were joined by 250 prisoners who survived a massacre at nearby Ruddell's Station and forced to make a grueling 350-mile, 5.5 week march to the British stronghold at Detroit. Elizabeth and her immediate family remained prisoners of the British until early November 1782. Ceremony begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. at Union Cemetery, 227 East 28th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri. For additional information contact Louanne White, 3004 NE 56th Terrace, Gladstone, Missouri; or via e-mail at ed327@yahoo.com.

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Memorial Day Weekend Commemorations

Saturday, May 24, 2008

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday (The Liberty Memorial Tower and Halls will remain open until 5 p.m.)

Join the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial throughout the Memorial Day weekend to honor those who served our country in defense of liberty.

11 a.m.

"Borrowed Soldiers: Americans under British Command, 1918" lecture by Mitch Yockelson, Investigative Archivist for the National Archives. The combined British Expeditionary Force and American II Corps successfully pierced the Hindenburg Line during the Hundred Days Campaign of World War I, an offensive that hastened the war's end. Yet despite the importance of this effort, the training and operation of II Corps have received scant attention from historians. Drawing from his new book, Yockelson presents an exciting story of the first time American and British soldiers fought together as a coalition force—more than 20 years before D-Day. He plumbs new archival sources, including letters and diaries of American, Australian and British soldiers to examine how two forces of differing organization and attitude merged command relationships and operations. Part of the "Liberty for All" Lecture Series. J.C. Nichols Auditorium.

Noon

Free Movie: "The Great War, the Great Movies" Film Series: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Volume Two, The War Years

Noon – J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum (immediately following the 11 a.m. lecture)

See two episodes from the popular series when one of cinema's greatest heroes meets the reality of history. Young Indy travels the world, meets all the great historical figures and experiences exciting adventures during World War I.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Vintage Military Vehicle Display on the Museum's Southeast Lawn

The Military Preservation Society displays vintage military vehicles on the southeast lawn and their members are available to answer your questions about their collection. Displays will include Jeeps, tanks and other vehicles from World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

7:30 p.m.

Bank of America Celebration At The Station: Between Union Station and Museum's North Lawn

Enjoy a spectacular patriotic concert by the Kansas City Symphony. The free performance, conducted by Michael Stern, starts at 7:30 p.m. and concludes with a fantastic fireworks display over the Tower at 9:15 p.m. Consider bringing a blanket, chairs or a picnic and enjoy this tradition. Parking available at Union Station West Yards parking lot. In case of rain the concert will be held on Monday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, May 26, 2008

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

National World War I Museum opens immediately following Memorial Day Ceremony (approximately 11 a.m.); museum closes at 5 p.m.

Free parking and shuttle service available today from the parking lots off of Grand & 27th Streets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Memorial Day Ceremony: South of Museum near Walk of Honor

Color guard parade including performances by the American Legion Band, dedication of the newly installed Walk of Honor bricks, a keynote address by Brigadier General Deborah Rose and other speeches to pay tribute to the day's significance. Frank Woodruff Buckles, last known surviving American World War I veteran, will travel to Kansas City as a guest of the National World War I Museum and will be honored at the Memorial Day Ceremony. Co-sponsored by the National World War I Museum and the Permanent Memorial Day Committee.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vintage Military Vehicle Display: Museum's Southeast Lawn

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Noon to 1 p.m.

Financial incentives for rehabilitation of your property

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! Truman Memorial Building Lunch & Learn. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us. Refreshments & dessert provided. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

7 p.m.

Free Civil War Film Series: Glory (1989)

The second in a five-part film series complementing the temporary exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. Glory, the Academy Award-winning Civil War drama, tells the story of Colonel Robert G. Shaw (Matthew Broderick), an officer in the Federal Army who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. Shaw was forced to deal with the prejudices of both the enemy (who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks), and of his own fellow officers. MPAA Rating: R; 122 minutes. Museum volunteers will serve popcorn and beverages; admission is free. Missouri Auditorium, Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. This film is provided in conjunction with the Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War exhibition, also at the Library through September 14 (details elsewhere on our HistorE-Calendar).

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Friday, May 30, 2008

"When you see something that needs doing to make Kansas City better and you care enough to get it done"

James B. Nutter, Sr., a life member and faithful, sustaining supporter of the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society, is being recognized for his numerous volunteer contributions to the Kansas City community. He is one of five recipients of the 27th Annual Kansas City Spirit Awards benefiting Gillis Center (for children and families since 1870). This Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the "Kansas City Spirit" in their everyday lives. The event is themed after the famous Norman Rockwell painting entitled "Kansas City Spirit." This painting, a gift to Joyce hall, depicts the rebuilding of our city after the devastating 1950's flood. For more information and to make a reservation, contact Carol Johnson, Communications/Development Associate, Gillis Center, 8150 Wornall Rd, Kansas City MO 64114; 816.508.3556; carol.johnson@gillis.org.

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Saturday, May 31, 2008

10 to 11 a.m.

Pitcher Cemetery Walking Tour

The Heritage Commission of Independence commemorate National Historic Preservation Month! Join local historian Kathleen Tuohey on a FREE walking tour of this famous, local cemetery. Tour of Pitcher Cemetery includes the burial site of a Revolutionary War & Civil War soldiers. Meet at the Cemetery entrance located at Blue Ridge Cut-Off. For more information, contact Wendy Shay at 816.325.7419, or via e-mail at: wshay@indepmo.org.

For more information about saving and restoring small, pioneer cemeteries, consult the new, $3 booklet by the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society, "Conserving Missouri's Cemeteries." For details call David Jackson at 816.252.7454, or e-mail djackson@jchs.org. Online orders for the booklet may be made at: http://store.jchs.org/category.cfm?Category=26

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Saturday May 31, 2008 (REQUIRES ADVANCE RESERVATION)

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

204TH ANNIVERSARY of Lewis and Clark

KANSAS CITY - ATCHISON : A Guided Bus Tour

Missouri-Kansas River Bend Chapter of Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation invite you for a an adventurous day. The bus will leave at 8:30 from public parking area at 7th and Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Missouri, and travel up river to Atchison, Kansas. Along the way, you'll see the 'new' Lewis and Clark Point; the 'new' Lewis and Clark Park at Kaw Point; campsites in Parkville, Leavenworth, Weston, Lewis & Clark Lake; Atchison Riverfront Park and Lewis and Clark Pavilion; Lewis and Clark July 4 campsite and exhibits; and more! $45 (includes lunch, maps, handout materials)

For reservations, call Ross at 913.262.6445. Send checks to River Bend Chapter, Attn: Ross Marshall, 6624 Craig Road, Merriam, KS 66202; rossmarshall@mindspring.com.

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Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7, 2008 (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

13th Annual Owsley Family Historical Society Annual meeting

Plans are being made for a hard hat tour of the new Midwest Genealogy Center (formerly Mid-Continent Public Library's Genealogy and Local History Branch). They'll also have a talk about Owsleys as authors, and an introduction to designing your own genealogical website. David W. Jackson, Director of Archives and Education for the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society, has also been invited to deliver a local history-related presentation. They will be meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence. For more information, go to www.owsleyfamily.org, or e-mail Sheila Patterson at lmnop9@juno.com or Connie Howard at rh823@centurytel.net.

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Introducing StoryTarium!

The former Planetarium at the Kansas City Museum has been transformed into a learning center about local and regional history - and you're invited to look, listen and learn about our community's most memorable legacies in our new StoryTarium. You'll enjoy films, lectures and other history-related programming in an intimate auditorium on the grounds of the Kansas City Museum. History buffs and curious minds of all ages will enjoy a stellar lineup of stories and films about the Kansas City area's marvels - from the original Border Wars of the Civil War era to our town's great builders, families and cultural icons. Check out the lineup at StoryTarium at the Kansas City Museum website found through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

7 p.m.

Free Civil War Film Series: The General (1927)

The third in a five-part film series complementing the temporary exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. The General is an imaginative masterpiece of dead-pan Buster Keaton comedy, generally regarded as one of the greatest of all silent comedies (and Keaton's own favorite). MPAA Rating: NR; 105 minutes. Museum volunteers will serve popcorn and beverages; admission is free. Missouri Auditorium, Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. This film is provided in conjunction with the Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War exhibition, also at the Library through September 14 (details elsewhere on our HistorE-Calendar).

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Saturday, June 7, 2008

10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Partnering on Kansas City Trails

Steve Elkinton, National Park Service Program Leader for the National Trails System from Washington, DC, will review the 1968 National Trails System Act, the 40th Anniversary celebration, the Decade for the National Trails, and national historic trail preservation initiatives. State/local speakers Steve Rhoades from Patti Banks, Inc., Janice Gordon with KC City Manager's office, and others will review of progress on historic & MetroGreen trails projects in the KC area and partnering opportunities on upcoming projects. A lot is happening on historic trails in Kansas City. Come and hear and dream for the future! Lone Elm Park 'Rendezvous' Shelter House (from I-35 on the south side of Olathe, go south on Hwy 7, west on 167th about ¾ mile to the Park entrance, then south to the nearby Shelter House). $9 lunch hosted by Backyard Burgers (choice of: burger, brats, hot dogs, or chicken sandwich. Chips, baked beans, tea/lemonade). For more information contact Ross Marshall at 913.262.6445, rossmarshall@mindspring.com.

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Thursday, June 12, 2008

7 p.m.

Free Civil War Film Series: Shenandoah (1965)

The fourth in a five-part film series complementing the temporary exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. Charlie Anderson (Jimmy Stewart) is a Shenandoah, Virginia farmer who finds himself in the middle of the Civil War. At first convinced this is not "his" war, Anderson is forced to respond when his youngest boy is taken prisoner by the North. MPAA Rating: NR; 106 minutes. Museum volunteers will serve popcorn and beverages; admission is free. Missouri Auditorium, Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Visit their website through the Jacomo Bookmark linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar. This film is provided in conjunction with the Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War exhibition, also at the Library through September 14 (details elsewhere on our HistorE-Calendar).

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Through May 18, 2008

"Who The Heck Was R. D. Mize? A History of Some Local Street Names. Blue Springs Historical Society, Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th & Main Streets, Blue Springs, MO. Sundays Only from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call Jacquelin Page, 816.224-4910.

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Through May 2008

The Curiosity Cabinet Exhibit

A photographic exhibit of unusual oddities - the weird and wondrous, the fascinating and forgotten, the surprising and stupendous - from the collections of members of the Western Museum Association. Hosted by the Clendening History of Medicine Museum and the University of Kansas Medical Center, the exhibit is on display in the Foyer of the Clendening History of Medicine Library at the University of Kansas Medical Center. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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May 16 through September 14, 2008

Lincoln: The Constitution & The Civil War

Neither a traditional biography of Lincoln nor a conventional exhibit on the Civil War, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War explores how Lincoln met the enormous challenges of the Civil War and why his very human struggle still matters to us today. From families with young children to Civil War buffs and history scholars, everyone will find something engaging in Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. Harry S Truman Library and Museum. Visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Through May 28, 2008

Outstanding Women of Missouri

A Celebration of the Women who have Shaped Missouri's History

The Missouri Women's Council has created an exhibit honoring Missouri women whose historic achievements have helped shape the Show Me State throughout history. This historical display was originally unveiled in March at the Capitol Rotunda Museum in Jefferson City. The exhibit, "Outstanding Missouri Women," is now a traveling exhibition, which is now at St. Joseph Museums, Inc., 3406 Frederick Avenue. The exhibit features more than 50 Missouri women who have made a difference through their leadership, dedication, and courage. "Women have played an inspirational, influential, and instrumental role in shaping Missouri's history," said Mary Cottom, executive director of the Missouri Women's Council. "We are proud to honor the pioneering women whose contributions have enhanced the quality of life in Missouri and opened new doors of opportunity for today's women." As recently as the 1970s women's history was virtually an unknown topic to the general public. To address this situation, the Education Taskforce of Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a "Women's History Week" celebration in 1978.

In 1987, the National Women's History Project petitioned Congress to expand the national celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, the National Women's History Month Resolution has been approved with bipartisan support in both houses of Congress. Each year, programs and activities in schools, workplaces, and communities have become more extensive as information and program ideas have been developed and shared.

The Missouri Women's Council works closely with other agencies and community based organizations to promote the well being of women in Missouri. Located within the Department of Economic Development, the Council was created by statute in 1985 to identify and address issues affecting the economic and employment status of Missouri women. The Missouri Women's Council has 15 members, including two members of the Senate, two from the House, and 11 appointed by the governor. The "Outstanding Missouri Women" exhibition is just one of many Missouri Women's Council projects.

"We are honored to be hosting this exhibition," said St. Joseph Museums, Inc., Executive Director Jacqueline Lewin. "I'm sure learning about the achievements of Missouri women will inspire visitors of all ages." "Outstanding Women of Missouri" will be available for viewing at the St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, at no extra charge during the regular museum hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Regular admission is $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for students. Admission is free for children under six and museum members. Admission also includes the Glore Psychiatric Museum and the Black Archives Museum of St. Joseph, all of which are located at 3406 Frederick Avenue. For more information, please call 816.232.8471.

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through August 31, 2008

Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976

The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!

We can't do all of this without YOU! Remember that your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, supported by memberships, donations and bequests! If you'd like to become a member, or take your support to the next higher level so that we may continue to vigorously pursue our mission, please call us anytime at 816.461.1897; or, e-mail our executive director, Steve Noll, at snoll@jchs.org.

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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

114 S. Main, Ste 103

Independence, MO 64050

816.461.1897

info@jchs.org

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ALL LOCAL HISTORY & HERITAGE places are found at http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm.

Make "Jacomo Bookmark" your Internet browser's homepage.

If you find this information useful, please give credit to the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society. If you attend any of these HistorE-related functions, mention to the hosts about the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's HistorE-Calendar.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

11 a.m.

Kansas City, Missouri's fountain season starts today. All 49 fountains under the care and maintenance of Kansas City Parks and Recreation will be turned on--a true sign of the start of spring in the City of Fountains! You're invited to join the Mayor, the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the City of Fountains Foundation for the official Fountain Day ceremony at the Muse of Missouri Fountain, 8th & Main Streets.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

4 to 7 p.m. OPEN HOUSE

4:30 and 6 p.m. TRAIL CONCEPT REVIEW

Kansas City Missouri Trails Plan OPEN HOUSE

Kansas City currently only has 25 miles of shared-use trails, and needs you input to ensure the needs of Kansas Citians and other trial users are reflected in the City's future trail system. Provide your input on trial priorities, including key corridors, trail standards, and the proposed funding and implementation plan. Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Avenue. For more information call Shannon Jaax, Kansas City Planning and Development Department, 816.513.2855.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2008

6:30 p.m.

The Sons of Union Veterans presents Lee Ward and Josh Campbell on, "Marking the Union and Confederate Graves, Carpenter Cemetery, Johnson County, MO." All members and those interested are invited to attend. If you are a qualified male descendent of a Union enlistee in the Civil War, you are invited to join SUV. For questions and additional information, contact Lee Ward at ilward64050@yahoo.com. Sons of Union Veterans meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Trails West Library on 23rd street in Independence, Missouri.

The Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society has also just released a new, 16-page booklet titled, "Conserving Missouri Cemeteries," which provides practical advice to those who desire to preserve small, pioneer cemeteries in their communities. $3 copies (plus s/h) may be ordered online at www.jchs.org, or by calling 816.252.7454.

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Thursday, April 3, 2008

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Military Road

Presented by CMDR (Ret.) Orvis Fitts, Past President of the Civil War Round Table of KC, the Westport Historical Society and the Heart of America Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and Past Chairman of Monnett Battle of Westport Fund, Inc. The Military Road was built to establish the Indian Policy of the U. S. Government. Congress approved the legislation in 1836. By 1845, it stretched from Fort Snelling in Minnesota to Fort Jesup in Louisiana. It was nearly 1000 miles long, and at that time it was the Western Frontier. After 1854, it became the conduit for white immigration into eastern Territorial Kansas. For more information call the Historical Society of New Santa Fe at The Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Road, Kansas City.

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Thursday, April 3, 2008

4 to 7 p.m. OPEN HOUSE

4:30 and 6 p.m. TRAIL CONCEPT REVIEW

Kansas City Missouri Trails Plan OPEN HOUSE

Kansas City currently only has 25 miles of shared-use trails, and needs you input to ensure the needs of Kansas Citians and other trial users are reflected in the City's future trail system. Provide your input on trial priorities, including key corridors, trail standards, and the proposed funding and implementation plan. Schoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Road (I-435 and Schoal Creek Parkway). For more information call Shannon Jaax, Kansas City Planning and Development Department, 816.513.2855.

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Thursday, April 3, 2008 (repeated on Thursdays, April 10, 17 and 24)

2 p.m.

The Donner Party Goes West

The experiences of the famed Donner party captured the hearts and minds of the 1840's America. In this 30-minute gallery walk, you will come to understand the tragedy and its place in the opening of the west. Regular museum admission rates apply. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar, or call 816.325.7575.

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Friday, April 4, 2008

6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fashion Shows at 7:30; 8:00; and, 8:30 p.m.

Historic Garment District Museum presents First Friday Designer Vintage Fashion Show

They have a wonderful vintage collection and want to show it off. Join them for this fundraiser benefitting the Johnson County Community College and Fashion Group International, hosted by the Historic Garment District Museum. Dress in YOUR favorite vintage outfit to make it a real affair. Adults $10; students $5. Historic Garment District Museum, 801 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64015. For more information call 816.472.2112. R.S.V.P. to Adrienne at abp@mythology.com.

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Saturday, April 5, 2008 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE; call for availability after April 2)

Historic Kansas City Bus Tours

Neighborhoods and Exterior Colors 9:30 am to 12:00 noon

Period Homes and Interiors from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Historic Kansas City Foundation presents two springtime bus tours. Both tours begin at the Westport Presbyterian Church, 201 Westport Road. Ample parking is available in the parking lot behind the church. Enter the parking lot from Archibald Street which is one-way going west from Baltimore. Historic Kansas City Foundation members ($18 one tour; $30 two tours); non-members ($23/$40). Lunch is on your own at one of the many restaurants in the Westport area. Please arrive at 9:15 am and/or 12:45 pm for check-in at the church parking lot. For more information call HKCF at 816.931.8448.

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Saturday, April 5, 2008

5:30 Appetizers/Wagon Rides

6:30 BBQ Supper

7:30 Presentation

Rails and Trails Annual Benefit Dinner

Join Mr.O'Brien for a musical journey highlighting songs of the Old West, the railways and characters found along the way. Hear tales of the people and songwriters behind the stories. Classic folk music, complete with guitar strumming, banjo picking, and a sing-a-long! Before or after the show, visit the gallery exhibits and the Chicago & Alton Depot on the National Frontier Trails Museum grounds. Reservations are requested. $25 adults; $10 ages 6-17. For more information, visit the National Frontier Trails Museum website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar, or call 816.325.7575.

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

2 p.m.

Holocaust Survivors Panel: An Important, Deeply Moving Experience

The Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum hosts a one-hour forum with three Holocaust survivors now living in Greater Kansas City. Fran Sternberg, historian with the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, will moderate the conversations with Isak Federman, Ann Federman, and Jack Mandelbaum. Truman Library Auditorium. Program included with Museum admission ($8 adult, $7 senior, $3 (6-15), 5 and younger free). Reservations are recommended for this program. For more information, visit the Library's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar. To guarantee seating, call 816.268.8261.

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Tuesday through Thursday, April 8 to 10, 2008

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A special invitation to Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society members! Stop by the Society's Archives located in the Jackson County Truman Courthouse on historic Independence Square to sign a Statement of Support for the renovation and repurposing of the historic Jackson County Truman Courthouse. Members may add their signature to a letter that will be presented to the Jackson County Executive, Mike Sanders, and the Mayor of Independence, Ron Reimal. The Board of Directors of the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society have already submitted a letter of support, and they would like to afford Society members the same opportunity. Anyone wishing to become a member and add their endorsement are also most welcome. 112 West Lexington Ave, Ste 103, Independence, MO 64050.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

4 p.m.

City of the Future: Kansas City's Progressive Utopia

Drawing on his new book, Boss-Busters and Sin Hounds: Kansas City and Its "Star," Harry Haskell visits our area to examine Kansas City's short-lived progressive era, the reasons behind its untimely demise, and its enduring significance today. Haskell, a third-generation Star employee, was former music critic The Star. An encapsulated perspective of Boss-Busters and Sin Hounds may be found in the Autumn 2007 issue of the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society JOURNAL. This Charles N. Kimball Lecture will be held in the Pierson Auditorium, University Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City. For more information and directions, contact the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City via their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

6:15 p.m.

Wild About Harry Celebrates 60th Anniversary of President Truman's Whistle Stop Campaign

The Harry S Truman Library Institute hosts its annual fundraising dinner featuring legendary newsman, Tom Brokaw, who will bring his unique perspective to the current election while recalling past presidential campaigns, including Harry Truman's unforgettable Whistle Stop Campaign of 1948. Event proceeds provide vital funding for the world-class exhibitions, public forums, and nationally acclaimed educational programs of the Harry S Truman Library and Museum. $150 per person. Sponsorships start at $1,000. Kansas City Marriott Downtown-Muehlebach Hotel. Tickets may be purchased online at the Truman Library's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar. Or, call Kim Rausch at 816.268.8237.

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Friday, April 11, 2008

1 p.m.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

The City of Kansas City, Missouri, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new pedestrian trail in the area. This project consists of the construction of a 10-foot wide, 1,200 foot-long pedestrian trail that will run from Oak to Wornall along Santa Fe Trail Road adjacent to Avila University.

Please join us at the construction site at E. Santa Fe Road and Wornall. Parking will be available at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 12001 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64145.

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

OREGON OR BUST!

Produced by the Puppetry Arts Institute in collaboration with the National Frontier Trails Museum. Made possible by funding from Muriel McBrian Kauffman Foundation, ArtsKC Catalyst grant, Marie Kellogg, Trudy Foundation, R. A. Long Foundation, Mader Foundation and Target. Joann McMillan, director, writer and puppeteer and Emma McLean, puppeteer present to you Abigail and her family as they trek 2,000 miles in a 200-wagon train adventure on the Oregon Trail. $7.00 per person for the show and museum entrance fee. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO. For more information visit the Puppetry Arts Institute website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar, or contact Diane Houk at 816.833.9777, or pai@att.net.

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

Growing Your Family Tree

St. Louis Genealogical Society's 38th Annual Family History Conference is the largest single day genealogy event in the Midwest! Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Road. For more information visit the StLGS Web site: www.stlgs.org, or contact the St. Louis Genealogical Society at 314.647.8547.

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THE SIGNS OF GIVING BIG

AND A WAY TO COMMEMORATE A LOCAL HISTORY SAGA

The Spring 2007 Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society JOURNAL had a fascinating article by Shirley Willard, "Death at Jackson County's Doorstep: Potawatomi Trial of Death Crossed Jackson County."

Roy Slavin, member of the Citizens Potawatomi Nation, wrote to us with a specific requests to our members and friends in the Kansas City metropolitan area. His great grandmother was on the Trail of Death in 1838.

The first of these sites in Jackson County, Missouri, is near Buckner at the Fire Prairie Creek Wetland Park. The Marker was dedicated and erected by Josh Donnici for his eagle award. The second site is at Little Blue River Nature reserve, Also known as Lake City Bicycle Park, Part of Burr Oak Woods State Forest. This marker was dedicated and erected by Jon Paul Wilson for his eagle award. The third camp site is at the junction of Truman road and Noland road in the Robert Sermon community Center. The marker is across the walk from the front door of the Pioneer Springs Log cabin. This marker was dedicated by Mark Mareno for his eagle award. The fourth site is at Grandview in Minor Park the marker is located just north of the pavilion. It was dedicated by Scout Leader Charles Hasenyager and Boy Scout Troop 280. From this site records indicate they proceeded south on the east side of state line to the next camp site located at the corner of State Line road and 215th St. This marker was dedicated and erected by the Navaare Family, Members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi.

From there the trail continues on to just south of Osawatomi, Kansas where the Military left them. They spent the winter there and then moved to St. Mary's Mission at Sugar Creek, Kansas, where they remained for approximately 10 years before being re-moved again.

The Potawatomi Trail of Death Association is working to install hi-way signs (similar to the Lewis and Clark Trail signs) along the trail so motorist, bikers and hikers can travel the route. The signs will mark the route from Indiana to the final stop at Sugar Creek. On September 15, 2007, the first of these signs was dedicated in Indiana. It was sponsored by the Daughters of American Revolution, Indiana. The Indiana state DAR regent hopes to have the county DAR chapters sponsor more of these markers across Indiana.

We can do this for $1,200! WILL YOU HELP?

Please make check to "PDTA" c/o Fulton County (In.) Historical Society, 37 E 375, N. Rochester, IN 46975. Roy Slavin is at rjslavin@sbcglobal.net. Request your donation for "Jackson County" signage. If you donate four or more signs, your family or business name as the donor will also be on the sign.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided Bus Tour to Sites Connected with Quantrill Raids

The Trails Head Chapter of the Oregon-California Trails Association invites you to an adventurous day. Bus leaves 8:30 am from the northeast corner of the Sears/Kmart parking lot at I-35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway in Merriam, KS. We will lunch at the historic Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence. $45 per person includes charter bus, maps, handout materials, snacks, drinks, and lunch. Reservations may be made by calling: 816.941.0728. Send checks to Trails Head Chapter, % Jim Budde, 11712 Glen Arbor Terr, Kansas City, MO, 64114.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

10 a.m.

Crazy Quilt Workshop

National Frontier Trails Museum presents the basics of making a "crazy quilt" like the pioneers did with noted local quilter Sharron Gregg. This workshop will introduce participants to the art of making these delightful quilt squares. The only thing you need to bring is a thimble! A wonderful activity for grandmothers, mothers, and daughters! Suitable for ages 10 through adult. $15/per person includes all materials. Class size is limited. Reservations required. For more information, visit the National Frontier Trails Museum website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar, or call 816.325.7575.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kick off springtime with the Heritage League of Greater Kansas City's first regional social mixer of 2008. Meet and greet history and heritage professions from around the metro. AND, tour one the area's premier house museums. Refreshments will also be served. All Heritage League members and prospective members are welcome and are encouraged to attend FREE. The 1881 Vaile Victorian Mansion, 1500 North Liberty, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit the League's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided Bus Tour to New Kansas City Historic Trail Sites. The Missouri River Outfitters Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association invite you on a trek you'll not soon forget. The tour covers only the new trail parks, signage and sculptures that have existed only for the last three years or less! Bus leaves 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot at Main and Truman Rd, Independence, MO. $45 per person includes charter bus, maps, handout materials, snacks, drinks and lunch. For reservations call, 913.262.6445. Send checks to MRO Chapter, % Ross Marshall, 6624 Craig Rd, Merriam, KS 66202.

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JOHN BROWN at the LYRIC OPERA

Saturday, May 3, 2008; 8 p.m.; OPENING NIGHT

Monday, May 5, 2008; 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008; 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9, 2008; 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 11, 2008 2 p.m. MATINEE

The Lyric Opera-Kansas City brings history to life in this World Premiere opera about the truly epic abolitionist, John Brown. Audiences will be immersed in the tumultuous days of Lawrence, Kansas, in the 1850s. Through gorgeous choral music, composer Kirke Merchem tells Brown's story with meticulous detail and the inclusion of historical figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Frederick Douglass. For more information, visit http://kc-opera.org/OurSeason/johnbrown.html. Get your tickets early by calling the Lyric at 816.471.7344 or 1.877.673.7252.

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EXHIBITS:

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Through May 18, 2008

"Who The Heck Was R. D. Mize? A History of Some Local Street Names. Blue Springs Historical Society, Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 15th & Main Streets, Blue Springs, MO. Sundays Only from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar, or call Jacquelin Page, 816.224-4910.

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Through May 2008

The Curiosity Cabinet Exhibit

A photographic exhibit of unusual oddities - the weird and wondrous, the fascinating and forgotten, the surprising and stupendous - from the collections of members of the Western Museum Association. Hosted by the Clendening History of Medicine Museum and the University of Kansas Medical Center, the exhibit is on display in the Foyer of the Clendening History of Medicine Library at the University of Kansas Medical Center. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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through August 31, 2008

Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976

The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!

We can't do all of this without YOU! Remember that your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, supported by memberships, donations and bequests! If you'd like to become a member, or take your support to the next higher level so that we may continue to vigorously pursue our mission, please call us anytime at 816.461.1897; or, e-mail our executive director, Steve Noll, at snoll@jchs.org.

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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

114 S. Main, Ste 103

Independence, MO 64050

816.461.1897

[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

2008-04-01T12:04:00.000-05:00

HistorE-Calendar

From Your

Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

April 2008

PASS THIS ON; SUBSCRIBE FREE AT www.jchs.org

ALL LOCAL HISTORY & HERITAGE places are found at http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm.

Make "Jacomo Bookmark" your Internet browser's homepage.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

11 a.m.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

4 to 7 p.m. OPEN HOUSE

4:30 and 6 p.m. TRAIL CONCEPT REVIEW

Kansas City Missouri Trails Plan OPEN HOUSE

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Wednesday, April 2, 2008

6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, April 3, 2008

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Military Road

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Thursday, April 3, 2008

4 to 7 p.m. OPEN HOUSE

4:30 and 6 p.m. TRAIL CONCEPT REVIEW

Kansas City Missouri Trails Plan OPEN HOUSE

Kansas City currently only has 25 miles of shared-use trails, and needs you input to ensure the needs of Kansas Citians and other trial users are reflected in the City's future trail system. Provide your input on trial priorities, including key corridors, trail standards, and the proposed funding and implementation plan. Schoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Road (I-435 and Schoal Creek Parkway). For more information call Shannon Jaax, Kansas City Planning and Development Department, 816.513.2855.

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Thursday, April 3, 2008 (repeated on Thursdays, April 10, 17 and 24)

2 p.m.

The Donner Party Goes West

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Friday, April 4, 2008

6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fashion Shows at 7:30; 8:00; and, 8:30 p.m.

Historic Garment District Museum presents First Friday Designer Vintage Fashion Show

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Saturday, April 5, 2008 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE; call for availability after April 2)

Historic Kansas City Bus Tours

Neighborhoods and Exterior Colors 9:30 am to 12:00 noon

Period Homes and Interiors from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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Saturday, April 5, 2008

5:30 Appetizers/Wagon Rides

6:30 BBQ Supper

7:30 Presentation

Rails and Trails Annual Benefit Dinner

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

2 p.m.

Holocaust Survivors Panel: An Important, Deeply Moving Experience

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Tuesday through Thursday, April 8 to 10, 2008

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

4 p.m.

City of the Future: Kansas City's Progressive Utopia

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

6:15 p.m.

Wild About Harry Celebrates 60th Anniversary of President Truman's Whistle Stop Campaign

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Friday, April 11, 2008

1 p.m.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Please join us at the construction site at E. Santa Fe Road and Wornall. Parking will be available at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 12001 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64145.

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

OREGON OR BUST!

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

Growing Your Family Tree

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THE SIGNS OF GIVING BIG

AND A WAY TO COMMEMORATE A LOCAL HISTORY SAGA

We can do this for $1,200! WILL YOU HELP?

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided Bus Tour to Sites Connected with Quantrill Raids

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

10 a.m.

Crazy Quilt Workshop

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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JOHN BROWN at the LYRIC OPERA

Saturday, May 3, 2008; 8 p.m.; OPENING NIGHT

Monday, May 5, 2008; 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008; 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9, 2008; 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 11, 2008 2 p.m. MATINEE

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EXHIBITS:

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Through May 18, 2008

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Through May 2008

The Curiosity Cabinet Exhibit

A photographic exhibit of unusual oddities - the weird and wondrous, the fascinating and forgotten, the surprising and stupendous - from the collections of members of the Western Museum Association. Hosted by the Clendening History of Medicine Museum and the University of Kansas Medical Center, the exhibit is on display in the Foyer of the Clendening History of Medicine Library at the University of Kansas Medical Center. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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through August 31, 2008

Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976

The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!

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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

114 S. Main, Ste 103

Independence, MO 64050

816.461.1897

Dave Dickerson as Harry Houdini

2008-03-19T16:29:00.003-05:00

March 29 (Saturday) – 1:30 pm"Prelude to Chautauqua"
Program in CARTHAGE at the Powers Museum, 1617 West Oak Street (old Route 66)

"Harry Houdini" presented by Dave Dickerson of Aldrich, MO.
This is the first of three programs to introduce local residents to the "first-person" interpretation style used by history scholars in the Missouri Humanities Council's Chautauqua program coming this June 25-30 to Carthage and Webb City. Mr. Dickerson will also discuss early entertainment to coincide with the exhibit opening of "Entertaining Carthage Through the Years" also taking place at the museum on the 29th. Houdini and his wife were part of the California Concert Company that performed in the Tri-State area during the late 1890s. Come visit with a fascinating character in history! FREE ADMISSION
For more information, 417-358-2667 or email: pmuseum@ecarthage.com.

[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

2008-02-29T15:48:00.000-06:00

HistorE-Calendar

From Your

Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

March 2008

PASS THIS ON; SUBSCRIBE FREE AT www.jchs.org

Make "Jacomo Bookmark" your Internet browser's homepage, your portal to

ALL LOCAL HISTORY & HERITAGE places! http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm

If you find this information useful, please give credit to the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society. If you attend any of these HistorE-related functions, mention to the hosts about the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's HistorE-Calendar.

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Saturday, March 1, 2008

10 a.m.

Open House for Six Ante-bellum houses FOR SALE

It also just so happens that the first Saturday of the month is when Liberty, Missouri, has an open house at a different historical site. Today's is the Clay County Museum, 14 N Main Street, Liberty, Missouri. Carpool to the private homes after a tour of the museum. Park around historic Liberty Square.

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Saturday, March 1, 2008

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fourth Annual Militaria Collectors Fair

Area collectors of military artifacts from the Civil War to today set up displays in the J.C. Nichols Auditorium Lobby. No buying, selling or trading of artifacts is permitted. Co-sponsored by the Kansas City Military Collectors Club. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public; regular admission charges apply if visiting the museum. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Monday, March 3, 2008

10 a.m.

"The Journey of Old Glory"

The White House Commission on Remembrance and USS Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum are sponsoring a nationwide flag raising effort. Old Glory will travel to 20 states with ceremonies at historic battle sites, national cemeteries and other historically significant sites including the Museum. Meet at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial Flagpole located on South Lawn (near gated entrance). FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008

7 p.m.

George Washington's Near Debacle at the 1778 Battle of Monmouth Courthouse

Presenting: Col. Jack Brooks, a retired career Army officer who commanded a battalion during the Normandy Landing of WWII on June 6, 1944. George Washington's attempt to defeat the British forces under General Sir Henry Clinton as he withdraws his army from Philadelphia to New York City nearly ends in defeat for Washington.

Both sides claim victory in what was really a tactical draw. The legend of Molly Pitcher during the battle will be discussed as well as the court-martial of the American General Charles Lee for his part in the battle. Historical Society of New Santa Fe at Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Road, Kansas City. Call 816.942.3581 for more information.

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Thursday March 6, 2008

6:30 to 8 p.m.

"Untold Stories and Diversity"

Since its 19th century beginnings on the banks of the Missouri River, Kansas City has been a bustling metropolis comprising many diverse cultural groups. The histories of these various peoples - Native Americans, Hispanics, enslaved persons of African descent, eastern Europeans, Jews, and today East Africans and Central Americans – have not been fully told by the majority of Kansas City history-based institutions.

This panel discussion assumes that a publicly-funded institution such as Kansas City Museum has an obligation to explore all these histories of the region. But we also presume that to do so, we need to broaden the base of authorship of such histories – these stories need to be told in the voices of those who lived them. "Untold Stories and Diversity" begins with such neglected histories of Kansas City's past that are not prominent in larger Kansas City culture. Joe Faus of the Latino Writers Collective will share personal and cultural histories of his re-location to KC from his Colombian home, subsequent "flight" to a suburban enclave, and his return to the urban core. The panel will examine such stories, ponder why they are not widely known and look for ways that an institution such as Kansas City Museum can embrace more diverse stories, by embracing diverse authors.

Hosted by Kansas City Museum. Debate takes place in Town Hall at Union Station Kansas City. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, March 8, 2008 [Advance Reservations Required]

8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drive-By Bus Tour of Kansas City's Rich and Famous

Did you know that many famous people were either born or lived in the Kansas City area? You'll see the past or present homes of over 100 people including Mickey Rooney, Casey Stengel, Jean Harlow, Ginger Rogers, Sally Rand, Walter Cronkite, Ernest Hemingway, Roger Maris, Marilyn Maye, "Beetle Bailey," Red Skelton, Joan Crawford, Bert Bacharach, Amelia Earhart, Chris Cooper and many more.

See the current or former homes of Bo, Marcus, Quiz, Rush, Lumpy plus some big-time politicians and famous business owners as well as the film locations where several Hollywood movies were made.

Discover the connections that Dr. Phil, Lou Gehrig, Donald Duck, Dale Carnegie, Fibber McGee, Mickey Mouse, Harriett Nelson (of Ozzie and Harriett), Daniel Boone, Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody, Buddy Rogers and others had to the area. Advance $35 reservations required by enrolling through Metropolitan Community College-Blue River education at 816.220.6518.

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Saturday, March 8, 2008

11 a.m.

"Liberty for All" lecture series

Remembering the Buffalo Soldier: Memorials to Black Soldiers of the Indian Wars

Lecture given by Dr. Frank N. Schubert, noted author who recently retired from the Joint History Office, Joint Chiefs of Staff. Book signing will follow. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, March 8, 2008

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2nd Annual River Otter Day

Anyone who cares about a healthy environment, or about Kansas City's birthplace at the Missouri River front should mark this on their calendar. Learn what's going on in the River District AND help clean up along the Riverfront Heritage Trail and future Wetlands Ecosystem site. Meet near the historic TOWN OF KANSAS, at the entrance of the TOK Bridge at 1st and Main Streets just north of the historic River Market area of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Join Friends of the River, River Market Business Association, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Native Sons and Daughters, Centurions, Boy Scouts, and others! For more information contact Vicki at vic@kc.rr.com, or Melissa at mlloyd@edckc.com.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

7 p.m.

The American Indians and the Civil War

The Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri presents Mr. Ted Stillwell who will be at the Old Blake Museum (Blue & Grey Book Shoppe), 106 E. Walnut, Independence, Missouri. FREE and open to the public. Contact the Round Table by visiting their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar. Or, e-mail littlebluebattlefield@comcast.net, or call 816.478.7648.

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Where's Waldo?

Right here in Kansas City!

Check out the Civil War Series article by BJ Alderman on page 77 in the February issue of Missouri Life that discusses the life and times of David Waldo, Missouri Santa Fe Trail trader and Southern bank of St. Louis branch owner who found a creative way to protect his customer's assets from both Confederate and Union intentions during the Civil War.

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Thursday, March 13, 2008

2 p.m.

The German Occupation of Eastern Europe: Policies and Stereotypes

Dr. Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, University of Tennessee. Sponsored by UMKC's History Department. Book signing to follow. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Friday, March 14, 2008

6 p.m.

Dinner with Walt Disney

All you 'Mouseketeers' are invited to welcome Walt Disney back to Kansas City, his boyhood home...and where Mickey Mouse was born! Join Kansas City historian, Dr. Bill Worley, as Walt Disney, in his keynote to the Westport Historical Society at their quarterly dinner. Homestead Country Club, 6510 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas. Advance dinner reservations ($20) may be made before March 11 by calling 816.561.1821. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Friday, March 14, 2008

7 p.m.

"The Great War, the Great Movies"

Flyboys

This 2006 film, starring James Franco, portrays American pilots who flew for the French in the famed Lafayette Escadrille. A vivid use of modern special effects. Co-sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration–Central Plains Region. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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HERE YEA! HERE YEA!

CALLING all Missouri HP Advocates!

Congress recently created the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area, which covers 41 counties in Kansas and Missouri. National Trust staff are participating in the historic preservation component of the General Management Plan (GMP). It would be terrific to have more participation from Missouri historic preservation advocates. The next meeting is March 13th in Olathe, Kansas. For more information about the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar. This website will eventually have all of the necessary information about the GMP. If you would like to participate in the historic preservation GMP planning group, contact their consultant, Christy Davis, Davis Preservation, 909 1/2 Kansas Ave., #7, Topeka, Kansas 66612; 785.213.1369; cdavis@davispreservation.com

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Saturday, March 15, 2008

11 a.m.

"A Mad Hatter's Tea"

21st Annual Bingham-Waggoner Spring Fashion Show Luncheon

Spring opening of the Carriage House Gift Shop: 11:00 am; Mansion Doors open to begin seating: 11:30 am; Lunch will be served at Noon. $20 reservations required. (Fashions by Macy*s) For more information, visit the Bingham-Waggoner Estate website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, March 15, 2008

Noon

Repeat showing of Flyboys (see March 14)

J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

2 p.m.

African American Soldiers and Their Uniform

Dr. Pellom McDaniels, UMKC Assistant Professor of History and American Studies, lecture sponsored by the UMKC History Department. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

[APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008]

The Independence, Missouri, Heritage Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2008 W.Z. Hickman Preservation Awards. This award focuses on accomplishments in architectural preservation, and is given in May for National Historic Preservation Month. Independence Historic Preservation Manager, Wendy Shay, encourages you to think outside the box and nominate your favorite project or person for recognition. Additional details, contact information, and to request an application, go to: http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/comdev/HP_ContactInfo.aspx

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March 28, 29, and 30, 2008

Civil War Battle Re-Enactment AND the Burning of Dayton

(Really, they're actually going to SET FIRE to the place!)

During the Civil War, Cass County, Missouri, was a haven for Southern sympathizers and guerrillas such as Quantrill. The town of Dayton became a target for U.S. troops, and the town and its vital bridge were burned to the ground. Dayton, Cass County, Missouri Civil War Re-enactors Association, and the 10th Missouri Infantry under Captain Joe Broski invite you for a weekend of education and entertainment. Saturday's battle will be generic. Sunday's battle will be the Lotspeich Farm fight (Quantrill's largest encampment of 250 men was forced to escape on to the Battle of the Ravines). The culmination will be the ACTUAL DESTRUCTION BY FIRE of thirteen homes and a church. Only the blacksmith's shop will survive. For more information visit: www.burningdayton.com

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Saturday, March 29, 2008

2 to 5 p.m.

Truman Courthouse Open House and Behind the Scene's Tour

Peek in the nooks and crannies of the historic Harry Truman Courthouse on Independence Square and see just why the building, which has remnants dating back to 1836, is in need of remodeling. Current plans are to convert the defunct County Courthouse into a Visitors Center to welcome those who come to Jackson County to see Harry's hometown and all the sites associated with our area's most famous individual; to see where the major westward travelers outfitted and jumped off; to experience frontier justice at the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home and Museum; and all the other sites and shops and stops that Independence, Missouri, has to offer residents and tourists.

Park anywhere around Independence Square and come into the Courthouse anytime today to learn more about the history of the building, and the plans that are being made for its future! For directions, MapQuest: 112 West Lexington Ave, Independence, Mo 64050. For more information, visit the Friends of the Truman Courthouse website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, 2008

Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun: 9 a.m. to Noon

18th Annual War of 1812 in the West Symposium

Historic Fort Osage welcomes you to hear presentations like:

The Siege of Fort Erie, 1814; In their quarter we are Miserably Weak: The Osage nation in the War of 1812 Era; Defending the New Nation, 1784-1811: The US Army on the eve of the War of 1812; The Banks of the Missouri to the Slaughter Pen: Garrison soldiers go to War, 1808-1814; Fire on the Frontier: Skirmishes in the Missouri Territory during the War of 1812; The building of Fort Osage: Political Perspectives; The Five Lives of William Wells; Tents during the War of 1812 era; and Guided Tour of Historic Fort Osage. For more information contact David Bennett,

Symposium Coordinator, War of 1812 in the West Symposium, Ebclemson@aol.com; 816.582.0280 (cell).

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NEW LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCE AVAILABLE!

The Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society has just published the 130th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the Original 1877 "Illustrated Historical Atlas of Jackson County, Missouri." In addition to providing the earliest, detailed set of maps for the county (individual land owners are plotted), this edition includes a NEW extensive full-name and subject INDEX specially prepared for this publication.

Access local history now and get your copy today! (Retail $25; plus s/h)

http://store.jchs.org/category.cfm?Category=19&CFID=43303&CFTOKEN=24968530

(Choose 130th Commemorative Edition).

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Through March 14, 2008

They Came to Fight: African Americans and the Great World War

Tue.-Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment

The African-American History & Culture House, University of Missouri-Kansas City (5445 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri).

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Through May 2008

The Curiosity Cabinet Exhibit

A photographic exhibit of unusual oddities - the weird and wondrous, the fascinating and forgotten, the surprising and stupendous - from the collections of members of the Western Museum Association. Hosted by the Clendening History of Medicine Museum and the University of Kansas Medical Center, the exhibit is on display in the Foyer of the Clendening History of Medicine Library at the University of Kansas Medical Center. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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through August 31, 2008

Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976

The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!

Remember that your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, supported by memberships, donations and bequests! If you'd like to become a member, or take your support to the next higher level so that we may continue to vigorously pursue our mission, please call us anytime at 816.461.1897; or, e-mail our executive director, Steve Noll, at snoll@jchs.org.

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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

114 S. Main, Ste 103

Independence, MO 64050

816.461.1897

[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar UPDATE!

2008-02-14T10:32:00.000-06:00

LATE BREAKING HistorE-Calendar UPDATE from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

PASS THIS ON; SUBSCRIBE FREE AT www.jchs.org

Sunday February 17, 2008
2 p.m.
The Gilliss House Guest Register: A Chronicle of Kansas City

David W. Jackson, archivist for the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society, recently collaborated with the Kansas City Museum as a "Community Curator," where he studied an important Kansas City document you should know more about. What was the Gilliss House hotel? Where was it? What's the story behind this guest book? Join us in the behind-the-scene's tour of the Kansas City Museum's collection storage areas at Union Station.

For additional information, check out Jackson's article in The Kansas City Star.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/neighborhood/southland/story/486471.html

The Community Curator program of Kansas City Museum invites historians and history educators from the Kansas City community to share their perspectives on artifacts they choose from the Museum collection. Community Curator lectures are presented the 3rd Sunday of each month in Collections Storage at Union Station, allowing the actual artifact to be presented with the observations of the Community Curator.

FREE and open to the public. Meet at Information Booth, west end of main hall, Union Station.

[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

2008-01-31T15:18:00.000-06:00

HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
February 2008

PASS THIS ON; SUBSCRIBE FREE AT www.jchs.org

Make "Jacomo Bookmark" your Internet browser's homepage, your portal to ALL LOCAL HISTORY & HERITAGE places! http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm

If you find this information useful, please give credit to the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society. If you attend any of these HistorE-related functions, mention to the hosts about the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's HistorE-Calendar.

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Mid-Winter Break
So that our staff and volunteers may enjoy a mid-winter holiday, the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's Archives, Research Library and Bookshop will be closed and unavailable from February 1 through February 12, 2008. Touch base with us thereafter, won't you!

If you have an administrative need, contact our Executive Director, Steve Noll, at 816.461.1897.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
[APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008]
The Independence, Missouri, Heritage Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2008 W.Z. Hickman Preservation Awards. This award focuses on accomplishments in architectural preservation, and is given in May for National Historic Preservation Month. Independence Historic Preservation Manager, Wendy Shay, encourages you to think outside the box and nominate your favorite project or person for recognition. Additional details, contact information, and to request an application, go to: http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/comdev/HP_ContactInfo.aspx

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Like Louis Curtiss? The February 9 event below requires R.S.V.P. by February 1.

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Friday, February 1, 2008
6 to 8 p.m.
They Came to Fight: African Americans and the Great World War
Pellom McDaniels III, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History & American Studies at UMKC, hosts the opening reception to the exhibit by the same title. Local author and historian Joelouis Mattox, who was recently honored by the Jackson County Historical Society with a Cultural Heritage Award, will be speaking this evening. His particular attention will be on Private Wayne Miner, the last casualty of World War I, who happened to be a Kansas Citian...who happened to be African-American. Mattox is preparing for publication a feature article about Miner in the next issue of the Historical Society's JOURNAL.

Presentation and exhibit at the African-American History & Culture House, University of Missouri-Kansas City (5445 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri). Watch for more details about the March 7 presentation on women and the war effort. Also see "EXHIBITS" At the bottom of this HistorE-Calendar. For more information contact Arzie Umali at 816.235.5641 or umalia@umkc.edu

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Friday, February 1, 7 p.m.
"The Great War, the Great Movies"
Wings
This 1926 silent movie stars Clara Bow and Charles "Buddy" Rogers. Directed by WWI aviator William Wellman, the movie won an Academy Award for Best Picture. Co-sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration–Central Plains Region. This free movie will be shown in the J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008
11 a.m.
"Liberty for All" lecture series
WWI Aviation Movies
Dr. Mitch Brian, screenwriter and assistant professor, Department of Communication Studies, UMKC. Co-sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration–Central Plains Region. This free lecture will be given in the J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008
Noon
Repeat showing of Wings (see Feb. 1)
This free lecture will be given in the J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Super Science Saturday at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion
The St. Joseph Museums, Inc., returns to its roots each year with Super Science Saturday, reflecting the Museum's original founding as a Children's Museum 80 years ago. Super Science Saturday began in 2001 as an opportunity to bring local high school and Missouri Western State University educators together with the community's youth for one action-packed day of exploring the sciences. Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 11th and Charles, St. Joseph, Missouri. $3 adults; $1.50 students 7 through 18; Children six and under are free. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Tuesday February 5, 2008
7:30 p.m.
The Kansas City Archaeological Society welcomes Gina Powell to discuss her resent trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. She was originally scheduled to speak on horticulture and foodstuffs of the Osage Indians; she may be persuaded to present this talk in the near future. FREE and open to the public. Arthur Mag Conference Center at Midwest Research Institute http://www.mriresearch.org/AboutMRI/Maps/MapsKC.asp

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Thursday, February 7, 2008
7 p.m.
Civil War Guns and Uniforms presented by Jim Beckner, local historian. Learn about civil war guns and uniforms and see exhibit of civil war guns and uniforms at Trailside Center (9901 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri). FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by the Historical Society of New Santa Fe. For more information, call Chuck Loomis, Trailside Center Director, 816.942.3581. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, February, 7, 2008
2 p.m.
Gallery Walk: Manifest Destiny – Who Went West and Why
Was it the "manifest destiny" of the United States to spread American values and form of government from sea to shining sea? Explore the many aspects of this topic during this 30-minute gallery walk. Free with regular museum admission. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, February, 7, 2008
7 p.m.
Pony Express and its Riders
The men who carried the mail for the Pony Express did so for only 18 months in 1860-61 before the operation was put out of business by the telegraph. But their efforts have captured the public imagination for more than 145 years as a true symbol of the Wild West. Historian and author Jackie Lewin will tell the tales of the Pony Express and the men who carried the mail. Her presentation will include pictures she's taken and found during her years of research. FREE and open to the public. Rolling Hills Consolidated Library, 1904 N. Belt Highway, St. Joseph, Missouri. For more information call 816.232.5479.

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NEW LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCE AVAILABLE!

The Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society has just published the 130th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the Original 1877 "Illustrated Historical Atlas of Jackson County, Missouri." In addition to providing the earliest, detailed set of maps for the county (individual land owners are plotted), this new edition includes an extensive full-name and subject INDEX specially prepared for this publication.

Access local history now and get your copy today! (Retail $25; plus s/h)
http://store.jchs.org/category.cfm?Category=19&CFID=43303&CFTOKEN=24968530 (choose 130th Commemorative Edition).

PLEASE NOTE: So that our staff and volunteers may enjoy a mid-winter holiday, the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's Archives, Research Library and Bookshop will be closed and unavailable from February 1 through February 12, 2008. Orders placed between now and then will be fulfilled on Wednesday, February 13.

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Friday, February 8, 2008
7 p.m.
"The Great War, the Great Movies"
Hell's Angels
Released in 1930, this big-budget film was directed by Howard Hughes. Starring Ben Lyon, a trained World War I pilot, and Kansas City's own Jean Harlow. The movie tells of two brothers who enlist with the RAF when WWI breaks out. Co-sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration–Central Plains Region. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February 9, 2008
10 a.m.
The Great War: Midwife to Modern Memory
Scholars Jay Winter and Robert Wohl engage in a public dialogue focusing on the First World War's aftermath as seen through post-war literature, language, and film. Kansas City Public Library Central Library, 14 W 10th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. FREE and open to the public; reservations recommended by calling 816.701.3407 to secure a seat. FREE parking is available in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore.

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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Noon
Repeat showing of Hell's Angels (see Feb. 8)
J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday February 9, 2008
6 to 9 p.m.
"Wine and Chocolate with Louis Curtiss," KC's Preeminent Turn-of-the-Century Architect

*Louis Curtiss presentation by Tom Taylor (8 p.m.)
*Curtiss drawings and related memorabilia
*Appetizers and artisanal chocolates by CHRISTOPHER ELBOW
*Beverages, including wines and a sommelier-hosted tasting
*Live jazz by Detour, and modern dance videos

At the Curtiss-designed Hyde Park residence, 500 East 36th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. $45 per person benefiting City in Motion Dance Theater. R.S.V.P. by February 1 to www.louiscurtiss.com.
For more information contact Marcy Smalley at 913.375.8172 or msmalley@kc.rr.com.

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Sunday, February 10, 2008
2 p.m.
Standing on their Shoulders: Black History Month Perspectives
Local historian Joelouis Mattox, recently awarded the Cultural Heritage Award by the Jackson County Historical Society, tells the stories of African Americans in Kansas City who achieved greatness and are remembered as part of the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center Hall of Fame. Kansas City Public Library Southeast Branch, 6242 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
7 p.m.
Robin Hood of the Little Blue
Who was he? Trek through 'Sherwood Forrest' and join us to find out! Harold Dellinger presenting on behalf of the Civil War Roundtable of Western Missouri. Old Blake Museum (Blue & Grey Book Shoppe), 106 E. Walnut, Independence, Missouri. FREE and open to the public. For information call 816-478-7648.

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Thursday, February, 14, 2008
2 p.m.
Gallery Walk: Manifest Destiny – Who Went West and Why
Was it the "manifest destiny" of the United States to spread American values and form of government from sea to shining sea? Explore the many aspects of this topic during this 30-minute gallery walk. Free with regular museum admission at the National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February 16, 11 a.m.
"The Legacy of the Great War: 90 Years On" scholars forum
Waging Total War: A Learning Curve or a Bleeding Curve
Dr. Holger Afflerbach, University of Leeds, and Dr. Gary Sheffield, University of Birmingham. Moderated by Dr. Jay Winter, Yale University. Co-sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library, Truman Presidential Library & Museum, Park University, Sosland Foundation, Oppenstein Brothers Foundation, The Stanley H. Durwood Foundation and Metropolitan Community College. Book signing to follow. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February, 16, 2008
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Children's Program: Josefina Montoya – American Girl of the 1830's
Learn about life in 1830's Santa Fe, make an "Oyo de Dios," and eat a tasty bischocitto during this special program that will bring to life aspects of Josefina's world. Don't forget to bring your doll! $7.00 per person; advance reservations required. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February 16, 2008
2 p.m.
Special Program: Legends and Stories of Native Americans
Lisa Hollingsworth, storyteller, will share exciting legends and folktales of various American Indian tribes during this 40-minute program. FREE with regular museum admission. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February 17, 2008
2 p.m.
Elmwood Cemetery: Its Place in Kansas City History
Bruce Matthews, member of the Board of Trustees of the Elmwood Cemetery Society, offers photographs of the cemetery that highlight its historical importance and the need for its preservation. This presentation is part of the Missouri Valley Speakers Series, a program of the Missouri Valley Special Collections at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, February 21, 2008
2 p.m.
Gallery Walk: Manifest Destiny – Who Went West and Why
Was it the "manifest destiny" of the United States to spread American values and form of government from sea to shining sea? Explore the many aspects of this topic during this 30-minute gallery walk. Free with regular museum admission. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, February 21, 2008
6 p.m.
The Potawatomi Trail of Death through Jackson County, Missouri
The Spring 2007 issue of the Jackson County Historical Society JOURNAL had a great feature article on the Trail of Death by contributing author Shirley Willard. Tonight, Mary Conrad presents at the Shawnee Indian Mission on this tragic event that is part of local Kansas City and Jackson County History. She spent 2 1/2 days finding most of the Trail of Death markers in northern Indiana. There are a handful of marked campsites where the Potawatomi camped throughout Jackson County on their forced march of 1838. An effort is underway to try and raise funds to erect road signage leading travelers through the area along the route where these events took place so long ago. For more information about tonight's presentation, visit the Shawnee Indian Mission's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

For more information about the Trail of Death, visit their official website: http://www.trailofdeath.org or http://www.potawatomi-tda.org. Copies of the Jackson County Historical Society JOURNAL may be purchased for $5 each while quantities last.
http://store.jchs.org/category.cfm?Category=21&CFID=43303&CFTOKEN=24968530

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Friday, February 22, 7 p.m.
"The Great War, the Great Movies"
Dawn Patrol
This 1938 film stars Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone and David Niven. Co-sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration–Central Plains Region. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, February 23, Noon
Repeat showing of Dawn Patrol (see Feb. 22)
J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Sunday, February, 24, 2008
Noon to 4 p.m.
Re-enactment: The Irish in the Civil War
The 7th Missouri Medical will have an encampment/living history event at the Union Station in Kansas City. Medical demonstrations and presentations depicting camp life of the Union Irish Volunteer will be held in the Irish Cultural Center and Museum at the Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. The unit is actively recruiting Hospital Stewards, Hospital Attendants, Nurses and stretcher-bearers for the 2008 Campaign season and "The Battle of Westport." For more information contact James Bair at 816.516.2733, or visit the Irish Cultural Center and Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, February 28, 2008
2 p.m.
Gallery Walk: Manifest Destiny – Who Went West and Why
Was it the "manifest destiny" of the United States to spread American values and form of government from sea to shining sea? Explore the many aspects of this topic during this 30-minute gallery walk. Free with regular museum admission. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence, Missouri. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Thursday, February 28, 2008
2 p.m.
"The Zimmermann Telegram and the Birth of Modern Intelligence."Dr. Thomas Boghardt, International Spy Museum, presenting. Sponsored by UMKC's History Department. Book signing to follow. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Friday, February 29, 7 p.m.
"The Great War, the Great Movies"
The Blue Max
This 1966 film stars George Peppard, James Mason and Ursula Andress. The plot involves a brash, young German pilot's desire to win the coveted German medal. Co-sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration–Central Plains Region. J.C. Nichols Auditorium at the National World War I Museum. FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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ATTENTION: CIVIL WAR BUFFS
Two new web sites you might wish to know about are:

http://CivilWarTraveler.com (Jackson County Historical Society's 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home and Museum are included in this comprehensive site)

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/01/16/lincoln.inauguration/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopular (newly discovered photographs of President Abraham Lincoln's Second Inauguration)

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February 1 - 29 2008
Thomas Hart Benton Exhibition
The Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site will be exhibiting several drawings, two prints, and one sculpture done by Benton depicting African-American workers of the 1930s and 1940s. Regular Hours. The Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site, 3616 Belleview, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Through March 2, 2008
The Year the Space Age Began
The Central Library presents an exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik. The exhibit examines 17 satellites from both the Soviet Union and the United States, and related events that took place from October 1957 through September 1958. This exhibit follows how the pressures of public opinion developed into a single year of unprecedented advances in rocketry. The exhibit was developed by Kansas City's Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering & Technology. Regular Library Hours. Kansas City Public Library, Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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Through March 14, 2008
They Came to Fight: African Americans and the Great World War
Tue.-Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment
The African-American History & Culture House, University of Missouri-Kansas City (5445 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri). See February 1 event on the HistorE-Calendar for the Opening Reception. Watch for more details about the March 7 presentation on women and the war effort.

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Through May 2008
The Curiosity Cabinet Exhibit
A photographic exhibit of unusual oddities - the weird and wondrous, the fascinating and forgotten, the surprising and stupendous - from the collections of members of the Western Museum Association. Hosted by the Clendening History of Medicine Museum and the University of Kansas Medical Center, the exhibit is on display in the Foyer of the Clendening History of Medicine Library at the University of Kansas Medical Center. For more information, visit their website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar.

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through August 31, 2008
Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976
The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!
Remember that your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, supported by memberships, donations and bequests! If you'd like to become a member, or take your support to the next higher level so that we may continue to vigorously pursue our mission, please call us anytime at 816.461.1897; or, e-mail our executive director, Steve Noll, at snoll@jchs.org.

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Friends of Arrow Rock 1st Saturday Lecture Series

2008-01-24T14:26:00.000-06:00

Archaeologist Tim Baumann’s lecture on Soul Food February 2 is the first in a series of four 1st Saturday Lectures sponsored by the Friends of Arrow Rock and held at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center. Other topics will be:

March 1: The Civil War in Saline County by historians James Denny and Michael Dickey

April 5: In the Spirit of Yellow Eyes, A Cultural Legacy by artist, cultural interpreter and great-great- granddaughter of Yellow Eyes, Dorothy Eiken

May 3: Bad Blood a 90-minute documentary on the Missouri Kansas Border War produced by KCPT-TV, Kansas City, followed by discussion with producers Angee Simmons, Pam Reichart and Emmy award winner Clayton Stubbs.

All programs begin at 10:00 a.m. and are open free to the public. They are supported by the Friends of Arrow Rock Humanities Endowment funded by a challenge gift from the National Endowment for the Humanities and with gifts from our members.

House History 101

2008-01-22T13:47:00.000-06:00

This course will introduce students to the variety of sources made available by the Missouri Historical Society to research your family's history, including census records, city directories, old newspapers, and government records. This course will introduce students to the wide variety of sources available to research your family's history, including census records, city directories, old newspapers, and government records. The course will include one lecture class and one on-site research tour at the Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center. Instructor, Dennis Northcott, is a trained archivist and a knowledgeable genealogist.

Classes scheduled periodically.

Next class?

Feb. 2nd
9:30 a.m.
Call (314) 361-9017

[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

2008-01-12T10:30:00.000-06:00

HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
January 2008

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If you find this information useful, please give credit to the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society. If you attend any of these histore-related functions, mention to the hosts about the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's HistorE-Calendar.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
7 p.m.
Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri offers an Open Round Table at the Old Blake Museum (Blue & Grey Book Shoppe), 106 E. Walnut, Independence, Missouri. Members and visitors are welcome to bring items of Civil War interest to share such as memorabilia, a short excerpt from a book they have found interesting, the results of Civil War genealogy they have pursued, etc. FREE and open to the public. For information call 816-478-7648.

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Sunday, January 13, 2008
2 p.m.
On the Other Side of Freedom
Local historian Joelouis Mattox takes a broad look at the struggle for racial equality in America
During the January lead-up to Black History Month, many African-Americans honor and praise those who have advocated for their rights and remember those who led them on the sojourn to "The Promised Land." However, many do not know the great numbers of white people who were on the side of freedom and the important roles played by Presidents Washington, Lincoln, and Truman. Mattox is an independent scholar at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and majored in history and government at Lincoln University of Missouri. Kansas City Public Library, Southeast Branch (816-701-3484), 6242 Swope Parkway. FREE. Reservations are recommended; call 816.701.3407 to secure a seat. For more information, contact the Library via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Sunday, January 13, 2008

1 - 4 p.m.
Holiday Garments Made in Kansas City Factories
The Historic Garment District Museum will feature holiday garments made in Kansas City, Mo., factories from 1920's thru 1988. Tours conducted by Ann Brownfield. Open to the public every Sunday in January. FREE and open to the public. Donations accepted. Contact the Historic Garment District Museum via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar, or call 913-814-0334.

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Sundays, January 13, 20, 27, 2008
2. p.m.
Film Series on Aspects of Trails History
Each week, a documentary on aspects of trails history will be available at the National Frontier Trails Museum. FREE and open to the public. Contact the Museum via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, January 19, 2008
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Princesses and Pigs Puppet Show
Puppeteer Anitra Steele presents at The Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 Winner Road (in historic Englewood), Independence, Missouri. The show is sponsored by Peggy Sandring. Reserved $5 tickets available by calling 816.833.9777. For more information, visit the Puppetry Arts Institute website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Sunday, January 20, 2008
2 p.m.
John Brown, Kansas, and the Raid That Brought on the Civil War
Almost 150 years after his death, the abolitionist John Brown remains among the most controversial figures in American history. His ultimately disastrous 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry in Virginia helped ignite the Civil War and established his reputation as both fiend and prophet.
Historian Jonathan Earle says Brown's Border War experiences in Kansas and Missouri are key to understanding the Harper's Ferry raid. Earle also contends those experiences as a Jayhawker transformed his abolitionist beliefs to such an extent that Brown saw violence as inevitable in the anti-slavery struggle. This presentation is part of the Missouri Valley Speakers Series, a program of the Missouri Valley Special Collections at the Central Library. The series is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St. (816-701-3481). FREE. Reservations are recommended; call 816.701.3407 to secure a seat. For more information, contact the Library via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
6 p.m. Reception
6:30 Program
An Evening with Walt Disney
In association with the Once Upon A Time fairy tale exhibit on display at the Central Library, historian Dr. Bill Worley will channel the 20th century's foremost creator of fairy tales with a portrayal of Walt Disney. Disney's early years as a professional artist can be traced to Kansas City and stand as the foundation of his brilliant career. From 1919-23, Disney worked for the Pesmen-Rubin Commercial Art Studio and the Kansas City Slide (later the Kansas City Ad) Company before striking out on his own as animator and founder of Laugh-O-Gram Films, Inc., located at 1127 E. 31st St. in Kansas City. Though the studio went bankrupt after being locked into a distribution controversy, it introduced many of Disney's classic characters to the world. Kansas City Public Library, Central Library (816-701-3400), 14 W. 10th St. FREE; Reservations are recommended; call call 816.701.3407 to secure a seat. For more information, contact the Library via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Friday, January 25, 2008
6 to 6:30 p.m. Cocktails
6:30 to 7 p.m. Business meeting (Beer/Wine bar stays open :)
7 to 8 p.m. Dinner
8 to 8:30 p.m. Annual Awards Presentation

The Jackson County Historical Society's annual meeting, dinner and awards ceremony will be held in the newly restored, historic, 16-story Aladdin Hotel, built in downtown Kansas city in 1925 by Charles O. Jones, the same builder who erected The Walnuts on the Country Club Plaza. $65/plate. Tickets available by calling Steve at 816.461.1897, or online at http://store.jchs.org/category.cfm?Category=54&CFID=43303&CFTOKEN=24968530

The Society welcomes donations of documents and photographs relating to the historic Aladdin Hotel. Once conserved, these materials will be available to the public into the future!

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Saturday, January 26, 2008
1 p.m.
Julia Archibald Holmes Comes to Life
Independent scholar Anne Birney portrays pioneer legend Julia Archibald Holmes, who traveled the Santa Fe Trail and climbed Pike's Peak in 1858. This first person interpretation is sponsored by the Missouri River Outfitters and will be held at the National Frontier Trails Museum. FREE and open to the public. Contact the Museum via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Sunday, January 27, 2008
1 to 3 p.m.
An Introduction to Family History Research at the St. Louis Genealogical Society, 4 Sunnen Drive, Suite 140, Maplewood, Missouri, 63143 (South of Manchester on Big Bend, turn into Sunnen Office Park, around first roundabout to make a left.) For more information visit their website www.stlgs.org

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Tuesday January 29, 2008
10 a.m.
Preserving Your Genealogical Document & Photos
Learn how to keep your valuable documents and photos safe for the next generation. We will discuss handling techniques, preservation techniques, environmental considerations, conservation services, the special preservation challenges posed by electronic media, and locating inexpensive supplies. National Archives Central Plains Region presents at the Mid-Continent Public Library, Genealogy Branch. FREE. Advanced reservations required by calling 816-268-8072. Contact the National Archives or Mid-Continent Library via. their websites found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
9:30 to 11 a.m.
Writing for Personal Growth, Posterity or Publication
Angel in Your Inkwell Writer's Group will have in-group guided writing, critique, and discussion. This group is open to any woman interested in writing. Join with other women who will support you in your endeavor. Sponsored by Resurrection Women, United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Room 213, East Building, 13720 Roe, Leawood, Kansas 66224. (The church is on Roe south of 135th a couple of blocks.) FREE. Call Carol Newman to register (913)681-1168. For more information, visit www.angelinyourinkwell.com.

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through January 19, 2008
Recovered Views: African American Portraits, 1912 - 1925. Exhibition presenting 40 black-and-white portraits, attributed to John Johnson, an African American photographer who lived and worked around Lincoln, Nebraska, in the early 20th century. Recovered Views will be on display through January 19, 2008. Contact the Jesse James Farm & Museum website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

through August 31, 2008
Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976
The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS US KEEP HISTOR-E ALIVE!
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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
114 S. Main, Ste 103
Independence, MO 64050
816.461.1897

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Records and Recollections: Family History Day, 2008

2008-01-10T12:53:00.000-06:00

March 15, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Workshop Information

Workshop I

The Draper Manuscripts: Genealogical Gleanings - Seth Smith

10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

The Society’s microfilmed collection of important Lyman C. Draper Manuscripts offers rich opportunities to academics, regional and local scholars, and family historians. Society Reference Specialist Seth Smith will focus on genealogists’ use of letters, interviews, legal documents, family and personal records, land deeds, muster rolls, military discharges, and business records in the Draper Collection to aid family history research. The records primarily cover the period of 1750 to 1815 and hold a wealth of information about the “Trans-Allegheny West,” the region that was, for many years, the American frontier.

Workshop II

Writing a Memoir - Winifred B. Horner

1:30 - 2:45 p.m

A distinguished author, lecturer, and MU professor, Win Horner will teach participants about the art of documenting personal experience in “Writing a Memoir.” For more than forty years Dr. Horner has taught composition, rhetoric, and authored widely used textbooks and programs, stating: “As writers, we must always begin with what we know best – our own experience of the world – and attempt through words to make that experience meaningful for others.”

Schedule of Events

9:00 a.m. Registration and Vendor Area Opens
Representatives from historical and genealogical societies will staff vendor tables throughout the day. Workshop sessions will be held in the Society’s Newspaper Library.
10:00 Welcome and Announcements
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Workshop I -
The Draper Manuscripts: Genealogical Gleanings
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch on Your Own
1:15 p.m. Afternoon Announcements
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Workshop II -
Writing a Memoir
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Browse and View Vendor Area Vendor area will close at 4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Society Closes

For more information contact Seth Smith at smithset@umsystem.edu or (573) 882-1180.

County and regional genealogical societies are invited to send representatives to Family History Day at The State Historical Society of Missouri. Display tables and booths are free of charge, but space is limited and reservations are required. For additional information or to make a reservation, please contact Lauren Leeman at LeemanL@umsystem.edu or (573) 882-1180.

Registration

2 Options:

Online
Return the registration form (pdf) and payment to The State Historical Society of Missouri, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO 65201-7298.

Make checks payable to The State Historical Society of Missouri. Return registration form and payment to The State Historical Society of Missouri, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO, 65201-7298

Due to space constraints, enrollment in the workshops will be limited.

After registration is received, conference packets will be mailed and will include parking information, workshop locations, and information on lunch at nearby eateries.

Genealogy Classes

2007-12-21T12:04:00.001-06:00

A series of classes for the beginning genealogist

offered by
The State Historical Society of Missouri
and
Genealogical Society of Central Missouri.

Beginning January 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Newspaper Library of the State Historical Society

Registration - $50.00 for the series of 5 classes(includes classes and materials)

Members of GSCM & the State Historical Society receive complimentary registration
Memberships in The State Historical Society of Missouri are available.
To join the Genealogical Society of Central Missouri visit their website

For further information contact:
Ara Kaye kayea@umsystem.edu, 573-882-9364
Dottie Golson golsdo@tranquility.net, 573-474-9173

Kansas City Area HistorE-Related Events, December 2007

2007-12-07T13:06:00.000-06:00

HistorE-Newsletter from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
December 2007

Happiest holidays from your friends at the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society!

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through Sunday, December 30, 2007
Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.
"Spirit of Christmas Past" Historic Homes Tours:
Home style holidays in the Spirit of Christmas Past
Three historic Independence homes all decked out for the holidays! Get your 3-site ticket at the Jackson County Historical Society's 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home and Museum, 217 North Main, and enjoy the charming warmth of the home decorated with homemade wreaths, ornaments and ribbons reminiscent of the 1850s in their "Homespun Frontier Christmas" motif...a terrific place to get in the mood for a great holiday season. Then, visit the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific("All That Glitters-A Victorian Christmas") and Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty ("A Victorian Crystal Fantasy"). Closed December 23-25. $12 for the three sites; or, $5 individual sites. For more information, call the Jail Museum at 816.252.1892.

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Saturday, December 1, 2007
4 p.m.
A 19th Century Christmas at historic Mt. Gilead Church
Clay County Historic Sites is pleased to present 19th Century Christmas on the Western Border, a musical presentation written by local musician Christie Kennard. The performance features the vocals of Kennard, and Bruce Burstert as well as the Christ Church choir from Lexington, Mo. Perry Beam will provide instrumental accompaniment. “Selections for the performance are reminiscent of a time when Missouri was the edge of the Western frontier,” said Elizabeth Gilliam Beckett, Historic Sites Manager for Clay County.

Mt. Gilead Church was organized in 1830 as a primitive Baptist church. The present brick structure dates to 1873. This site offers a picturesque view of late 19th century life through its period style architecture and furnishings and is located two miles west of Kearney at 15918 Plattsburg Road. This free event is open to the public. For more information about Clay County Historic Sites, contact the Jesse James Farm and Museum via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 1, 2007
10 a.m. AND 2 p.m.
Laura Ingalls Wilder (as portrayed by Nancy Eppert) presents a special reminiscence of Christmases past on the American frontier. Laura will share her favorite memories during her time with you this today. $7 adults; $5 children 6-17. Advance reservations requested; includes museum admission. Also available today with regular museum admission is the Museum's Holiday Celebration. Welcome the holiday season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with cider, cookies, music, and FREE wagon rides! Call 816.325.7576, or visit the National Frontier Trails Museum website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 1, 2007
Noon
Civil War Roundtable of Western Missouri Holiday Contributed Luncheon. Loose Park Garden Center, 51st and Wornall, Kansas City, Missouri. Jim Beckner will speak on "Christmas during the Civil War." FREE and open to the public. For information call 816 478-7648, or visit the Civil War Roundtable of Kansas City's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Sunday, December 2, 2007
Noon to 4 p.m.
Winter Holidays Around the World at the Kansas City Museum
Winter themed scavenger hunt; Holiday crafts; and Winter Holiday Story telling with Joyce Slater are activities planned for this afternoon at the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. Also ask about today's Holiday Music Recital by the Foreign Language Academy 6th graders singing multi-traditional holiday songs. For more information and admissions, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Sunday, December 2, 2007
1 to 4 p.m.
Spirit of Holidays Past
Tours and old fashioned refreshments are the highlights of the festivities today at two Kansas City museums: the 1847 Reverend Nathan Scarritt House (4038 Central) and 1855 Harris Kearney House (4000 Baltimore). Hosted by the Westport Historical Society and the James B. Nutter, Sr. Family. Call Al for more information at 816.531.2345, or visit the Westport Historical Society's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
10 a.m.
Black Archives Museum Groundbreaking
Join the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the Board of Directors of the Black Archives of Mid-America at 17th Terrace and John "Buck" O'Neil Way, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the Kansas City Parks and Recreation's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Thursday, December 6, 2007
6 to 7 p.m.
Photography at the Auction House: Every Picture Tells a Story
Denise Bethel, Director of Photographs, Sotheby's, New York, shares her stories of exciting discoveries and how such works make their way into the history of photography. This lecture is in conjunction with the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's exhibit, "Developing Greatness: The Origins of American Photography, 1839-1885," running through December 30, 2007. The Museum is located at 45th and Oak, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information call 816.751.1ART, or visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Friday, December 7, 2007
2 to 4 p.m.
A Peek in the Plans for the National Archives-Central Plain Region's NEW HOME
The Kansas City Area Archivists will enjoy a presentation of the National Archives-Central Plains Region’s (NA-CPR) plans for their new facility at the Union Station complex in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bryan Le Beau, Dean of Institutional Services at the Kansas City Kansas Community College, will facilitate a focus group session with KCAA members to gather our ideas, as stakeholders, about what NA-CPR’s outreach and education programs should be as it moves into its new facility in March, 2009. 2312 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the National Archives-Central Plains Region's website
found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Friday, December 7, 2007
5 to 7 p.m.
Kansas City Museum and Friends’ Holiday Open House and Fairy Princess Reunion
Stay warm and enjoy the season’s festivities with neighbors from the Scarritt Renaissance, Lykins, Pendelton Heights, Sheffield, Indian Mound and Independence Plaza neighborhoods. Enjoy light refreshments and join the Museum in welcoming the Fairy Princess home for the holidays. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Kansas City Museum Fairy Princess. In honor of this festive milestone, the Museum is hosting a Fairy Princess Reunion at the Holiday Open House. All former Fairy Princesses are encouraged to gather and be recognized as we commemorate this uniquely Kansas City tradition. Past Fairy Princesses should call the Kansas City Museum at 816.483.8300 for more information or to R.S.V.P. to the reunion.

This year’s Fairy Princess appearances will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, December 8, 15 and 22, 2007, at the Kansas City Museum (and also at the Zona Rosa Shopping Center, in Kansas City’s northland, from Nov. 17 to Dec. 6). Meet the Fairy Princess herself on one of three special December Saturdays. She welcomes all children to visit her in the Corinthian Hall Gold Room, the room best suited for a princess, where they can whisper their secret holiday wishes and receive a special gift. Then, make a craft and enjoy a treat at the Museum’s 1910 Soda Fountain. Photographs with the Fairy Princess may be purchased for $5. The Kansas City Museum’s Fairy Princess is generously supported by Zona Rosa. 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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NEW BOOK!
175th Anniversary Lone Jack Christian Church
Crossing 3 Centuries of Ministry, 1832-2007
A new book about this congregation's history is available through the Lone Jack Civil War Museum for $4.50. The Church history could not be written without including the community's early history. The book gives a general overview of the Lone Jack community in the 1800s as well as church history. The Museum is located at 200 S. Bynum Rd. in Lone Jack, Missouri. For more information about hours, admission and programs, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 8, 2007
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Raytown Historical Society’s 4th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
Come tour 5 of the Raytown area’s homes of historic significance: The pre-Civil War log home of American Revolutionary Patriot, William Moore; one of a 1925 built twin homes; the Myers Farm Home; a home built in the historic valley of the Battle of White Oak Creek; the Rice-Tremonti Historic home. Homes tour tickets are only $10 and benefit the Raytown Historical Society Museum. Also available is a separate $5 brunch at their Museum, 9705 East 63rd Street, Raytown, Missouri, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The public is invited and welcome. Tickets on sale at the museum now and on the tour day. For further information call Charlotte at 356-0444, or visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Sunday, December 9, 2007
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday Music Recitals at Kansas City Museum
Several Kansas City community choirs will offer holiday favorites old and new at these three festive performances. Today's is by the Choir of historic Northeast’s Melrose Methodist Church. Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Thursday, December 13, 2007
6 to 7 p.m. Wine and Hors d'oeuvres
7 p.m. Party
Victorian Christmas
Join the Cave Spring Association at the Yellow Rock Barn (8307 Westridge, Raytown, Missouri) for an old-fashioned holiday celebration that includes music, silent auction, Victorian fare, and wines (furnished by J K Wines of Parkville, Missouri). Semi-formal; formal or Victorian attire is optional. $15/person proceeds benefiting Cave Spring Historic Site and Nature Center. For more information cal 816.358.2283, or visit the Cave Spring website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Sunday, December 16, 2007
10 a.m. AND 4 p.m.
150th Anniversary of the Founding of St. Mary's Episcopal Church
The Clergy, Wardens, and Vestry of St. Mary's Episcopal Church invite you to the celebration of the founding of their parish. Holy Eucharist, Bishop Howe presiding, at 10 a.m.; Lessons and Carols of Advent (Tea following), at 4 p.m. R.S.V.P. for the $20/person Tea. Call 816.842.0975, or visit stmaryskc.org

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Sunday, December 16, 2007
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday Music Recitals at the Kansas City Museum
Several Kansas City community choirs will offer holiday favorites old and new at these three festive performances. Today's is by the Kansas City Boys and Girls Choirs, directed by Ah Lee Robinson. Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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NEW BOOK!
Boss-Busters and Sin Hounds: Kansas City and Its Star
The Star's role in Kansas City history touches on everything from art and real estate to politics and personalities. Such notables as William Rockhill Nelson, J.C. Nichols, Tom Pendergast and Frank Walsh were important both to the newspaper and to the Nelson-Atkins. Author Harry Haskell's new book draws on research in the Jackson County Historical Society Archives, among a host of other repositories.(Retail $34.95 from the University of Missouri Press). Links to reviews may be found at:
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/story/352947.html
http://archive.kcur.org/kcurViewDirect.asp?PlayListID=5386
http://www.kansaspublicradio.org/newsstory.php?itemID=4751

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Saturday, December 29, 2007
10 a.m.
"Liberty for All" Lecture Series
Michael Lasser, musical scholar and radio host, speaking on "He Hated to Get Up in the Morning: Irving Berlin and the Songs of World War I." Nichols Auditorium, National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial. Funded in part by The History Channel. For more information, visit Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 29, 2007
2 p.m.
FREE film: Joyeux Noel (2005)
This French film has become a classic of the National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial. It depicts the 1914 Christmas Truce on the Western Front. Subtitled in English. Nichols Auditorium. For more information, visit Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 29, 2007
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Pack Your Wagon
Learn about the items pioneers needed to pack to make it all the way West. Will your wagon make it with provisions to spare? $6 advanced reservations required by calling 816.325.7576. For more information, visit the National Frontier Trails Museum website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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through Sunday, January 6, 2008
4,000 Santas: Selections from the Collection of Richard Seaboldt
Kansas City collector Richard Seaboldt exhibits more than 500 collectibles just in time for the holidays! More than 500 Santas will be visiting the Kansas City Museum. Seaboldt, a Kansas Citian for nearly 50 years, will display some favorites from his expansive collection of Santa Claus toys and figurines, which range in scale from the miniature to the life-sized. Many of the pieces were designed and made in Kansas City, while others hail from across the country and around the world. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday, and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is a suggested donation of $2.50 for adults, and $2 for seniors and children ages 3-17. The Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

through Monday, December 31, 2007
Clendening History of Medicine Library and Museum 50th & 100th Celebration Exhibits. The University of Kansas Medical Center Archives features the exhibit in the Clendening Library Foyer: "Logan Clendening, M.D.-1907 KUMC Alumnus," and the Clendening History of Medicine Library features the exhibit: "Gifts from the Dedication of the Medical Library and Library of the History of Medicine, September 13, 1957." For more information, visit their websites available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" (hot linked at the top of this HistorE-Newsletter).

through Sunday, January 6, 2008
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Photography Exhibit: “Visions of Valor: A Portrait Collection of Extraordinary Heroes”
Research Center Gallery (lower level of complex), National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. Dramatic black-and-white photographs from famed portrait photographer Nick Del Calzo give insight into the Medal of Honor and the patriotism, courage and honor of its recipients. “Visions of Valor” is the first and largest exhibit of its kind in American history to honor the commitment and character of recipients of the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military award for valor under fire. This museum-quality exhibit of black-and-white photographs is intended to educate the public about the Medal of Honor and to perpetuate the patriotism, courage and honor of its recipients. Sponsored by TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

through August 31, 2008
Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976
The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" (hot linked at the top of this HistorE-Newsletter).

Walk Back In Time with the Audrain County Historical Society

2007-08-15T16:05:00.000-05:00

The Audrain County Historical Society announces the 6th Annual Walk Back In Time to be held September 28-30, 2007 at Graceland Mansion 501 S. Muldrow Mexico, MO. Seven historical camps manned with reenactors are arranged in a unique reverse timeline. Time periods include: WWII, 1898 Spanish American, 1880's Cowboys, Civil War, 1830's Mountain Men, 1770's Colonial, and Native Americans.

Friday, September 28 will be devoted to educational programs for local school children. Friday evening a Fish and Chicken Fry will be held from 4-8pm followed by a Bluegrass music concert. There will also be 10 minute presentations of “The Legend of Betsy Ross” in the Museum from 6-8 PM.

Saturday and Sunday's programs open at 10am and are open to the public. This is a family oriented event with something for everyone. There will be a Kids' Adventure Area opened from 10-4 both days. Modern and historical craft booths will be available both days. You can wander through the various historical campsites and speak to reenactors in period dress as well as visit the “cowboy town”. Reenactments of WWII, Civil War and the Wild West battles will take place during the day. Saturday and Sunday afternoon a “vintage” 1800's baseball game will be held on the grounds.

The campsites close to the public at 4pm Saturday and reopen at 6pm for special candlelight tours of the campsites and the mansion. This is a ticket only event. Tickets may be purchased for $5 through the Audrain County Historical Society at 573-581-3910. More information is available at http://www.audrain.org/.

For a memorable experience of fun, education and entertainment mark your calendar now and visit Walk Back In Time.

Miniconference to Focus on Mining and Railroads in Missouri

2007-05-24T08:55:00.000-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri will sponsor a miniconference titled “Depots & Deposits: Gleaning Information from Missouri Mining Industry and Railroad Records” on Saturday, June 9, in the Society’s quarters.

Tom Miller, manuscript specialist with the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia, will discuss “Digging for Yore: How to Find Genealogical Nuggets in Mining Records” at 10:15 a.m.
Sharol Higgins Neely, local history associate with the Springfield-Greene County Library, will present “The Frisco: A Look Back at the St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad” at 1:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Call (573) 882-7083 or visit www.umsystem.edu/shs/miningconf.shtml for more information or to register. The sessions are free for members. Nonmembers can attend one session for $10.00 or both sessions for $15.00.

A pre-conference workshop titled “Creating a Useful Newspaper Index” will be offered at 9:15 a.m. There is no charge for attending this session.

Missouri historical and genealogical societies will have vendor tables in the Society’s main hallways from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for conference participants to browse.

Pulaski County Museum

2007-05-02T11:06:00.000-05:00

The Pulaski County Museum in Waynesville, Mo. is hosting an "Open House" on Saturday, 5 May, 2007. Hours are: 10am to 4pm.