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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

 

March 2008

 

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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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EXHIBITS:

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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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Independence, MO 64050

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