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Shoal Creek Living History Museum
When seeking fall fun, look no further than the Shoal Creek Living History Farm, located inside Hodge Park. This picturesque 19th village is actually a museum that provides a great opportunity for hands-on learning.
Aug 28, 2012
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Exhibit on American Women at National WWI Museum
The exhibition “American Women Rebuilding France, 1917 – 1924” opens at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 2010 where it will be on view until July 11.
Apr 15, 2010
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KC Sites Honor the Armed Services
Kansas Citians remember Veterans at local ceremonies and services, but also at our historic sites, war memorials, and museums.
May 16, 2009
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Secretly Educational Things to Do in Kansas City
Discover secretly educational outings in KC that are so much fun your children won't even realize they are learning!
Apr 25, 2016
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Did you know that on Nov. 1, 1950, assassins targeted President Harry S. Truman? The man from Independence survived unscathed and went on to keep his day’s appointments. The 33rd President of the United States—and Missouri native—was a fasc...
Nov 1, 2011
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Jumping off at the National Frontier Trails Museum
Take your family back to a time when it took five months to travel 2,000 miles to reach the “Pacific country.” Embark on an adventure at the National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence, MO, the “jumping off” point for more than 250,000 ...
Jul 1, 2010
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Science City
Science City has been named one of the nation’s top 25 best science centers—and with good reason! This local marvel allows you and your child to explore, discover and create throughout its 50+ varied hands-on stations.
Apr 29, 2013
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Travel Back in Time: Shawnee Town 1929
If you’re ready to change up the summer routine of heading to the pool, consider a visit to Shawnee Town, 1929. The museum includes more than a dozen buildings and many authentic pieces, all of which bring history to life.
Jul 1, 2011
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Civil War Sesquicentennial: Missouri & Kansas
2011 marks the sesquicentennial, 150 years, of the Civil War and Kansas statehood. From mansions to battlefields, it’s a great time to visit our historical sites.
Mar 15, 2011
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STANDING AT THE CROSSROADS: THE SHAWNEE INDIAN MISSION
The nineteenth century boiled with action and intrigue. It’s a time period that saw a country ravaged by Civil War, Indian nations uprooted, a frontier built and the modern age emerge. You and your family can stand at the crossroads of all ...
Apr 1, 2009