February is Black History Month, and what better time to visit the district that celebrates the contributions of Black Americans all year long!
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America’s Pastime
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a Kansas City landmark. This family-friendly multimedia museum showcases the history of American baseball from the Black perspective, beginning in 1863, and acquaints you with many famous local baseball stars. Measure up against the life-size bronze statues of players in mid-game on the baseball diamond. NLBM.com
Tip: The Kansas City Royals Foundation, formerly Royals Charities, and the Kansas City Royals are happy to announce that for the third year in a row, they will cover the cost of entrance for everyone visiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) during February.
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Where Jazz Grew Up
It has been said that jazz may have been born in New Orleans, but it grew up in Kansas City. The American Jazz Museum is a celebration of our city’s music. Guests experience the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films. Children can experiment with music styles through engaging displays. AmericanJazzMuseum.org
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Live Music
The Blue Room, located at the American Jazz Museum, is a living exhibit operating as a live jazz club with performances Monday evenings, Thursday noontimes, Friday evening happy hours and Saturday nights. Concerts and shows are also spotlighted at the Gem Theater, a fixture in the city for more than a century. AmericanJazzMuseum.org
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The Bird
18th & Vine, Kansas City, MissouriThe bronze statue of Charlie “Bird” Parker is located behind the American Jazz Museum right near the eastern corner of E. 17th Terrace & Vine. Young Charlie Parker came of age as both man and musician in the 18th & Vine area. For a self-guided walking tour telling the history of the district and Charlie Parker’s contributions to jazz, see CharlieParkersKC.org.
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Black History
The Black Archives of Mid-America hosts exhibits honoring the local Black community’s history: thousands of photos, sports memorabilia, taped interviews, documents on slavery and desegregation, and the papers of famous choreographer and activist Alvin Ailey, as well as Kansas City’s The Call founder Chester Arthur Franklin. BlackArchives.org
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Legendary KC Barbecue
Serving celebrities since 1930, Arthur Bryant’s is the closest barbecue restaurant to the district and has been enjoyed by Steven Spielberg, Michael Landon, Robert Redford and Jack Nicholson—to name just a few. Presidents Truman, Carter and Obama have all enjoyed the King of Ribs’ food too. The restaurant still uses the Bryant family’s recipes for the signature sauce and smoked meats. ArthurBryantsBBQ.com
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