Monday Minute
May 3, 2021
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David and Sara Paretsky: Jewish Kansans that Excelled Beyond Barriers |
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David Paretsky was a pioneering researcher in the field of microbiology. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1918 to immigrant parents, he was raised in an environment that was deeply committed to his education became devoted to his education. He graduated from City College of New York with a BS in bacteriology. After serving in the Pacific Theater from 1944-1946, he completed his doctoral degree at Iowa State College. Paretsky first came to the University of Kansas in 1951, where he eventually served as the chairman of the Department of Microbiology from 1958-1971.
At KU, he had one of his major breakthroughs in research in 1956. Working with colleague Dr. Cora M. Downs, Paretsky became one of the first to reproduce the rickettsia organism, which allowed scientists to develop the vaccine against Q fever, a common European disease that had led to the deaths of numerous Allied and German soldiers during WWII. This work helped to lay the foundations of modern cell biology. Throughout his career, Paretsky also conducted much research on cancer, with a focus on liver cancer. In the classroom at KU, Paretsky was known as a “gifted and engaging lecturer” who had a passion for teaching and was eager to pass on his knowledge to students. By the time he retired in 1990, Paretsky had won numerous teaching awards and earned the title of Distinguished Professor at KU.
David's daughter Sara Paretsky lived in northeast rural Kansas and graduated from the University of Kansas as well. Her first book was published in 1982. There has followed a stream of detective novels featuring Victoria Iphigenia (V.I.) Warshawski, a tough but tender Chicago private investigator. In 1991 Kathleen Turner appeared as V. I. Warshawski in a movie by the same name. Sara has written other books, including “Bleeding Kansas,” a dark novel set in the Lawrence area.
While David taught at and Sara attended the University of Kansas, they were not allowed to live in Lawrence, KS. Redlining Laws, discrimination laws that allowed for services like housing to be denied based on race or ethnicity, caused the Paretsky family to live outside of Lawrence City limit, since they were Jewish.
Both David Paretsky and his late wife, Mary Edwards, felt strongly about social justice and were early advocates for both school integration and public housing in Lawrence.
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The History of Jewish Missourians |
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Jews were legally admitted into the area of Missouri with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
The first known Jewish Missourian was Ezekiel Block, a slave owner who was part of a traditionally oriented family which gradually left Schwihau, Bohemia, between 1796 and 1850. At least 23 family members settled in Troy, Perryville, and mainly Cape Girardeau, Louisiana, and St. Louis. They engaged primarily in merchandising, but one also became a lawyer and another became a mill owner and an insurance company resident. Most eventually married Christians. However, one married into the Philipson family of St. Louis, the first Jewish family in that town.
By 1837 St. Louis had a minyan and, although the city had less than 100 Jews, a cemetery was founded in 1840 and a congregation in 1841. By mid-century the Jewish population in St. Louis increased to between 600 and 700 due to the German immigration of 1848–53, which also led to a Jewish influx into St. Joseph and Kansas City where congregations were established in 1860 and 1870 respectively. Congregations were established in the mid-1880s in the state capital, Jefferson City, and by 1905 in both Springfield (south-central) and Joplin (southwest).
By 1950 regular services were being held at University of Missouri Hillel in Columbia, Fort Leonard Wood, and in Cape Girardeau (southeast). In 1948 Eddie Jacobson, a once failed Missouri Jewish merchant, played a role – whose importance is a matter of dispute – when he approached his former partner Harry S. Truman and pressed for the recognition of the State of Israel. By the early 1960s the Jews of Sedalia (west-central) had organized their own congregation.
Two of the most popular organizations in outstate Missouri are B'nai B'rith and Anti-Defamation League. Washington University had a fine Judaic studies program. Steven Schwarczchild taught there for a generation and Hillel Kieval was the Gloria M. Goldstein Professor of Jewish Thought. The University of Missouri has active Hillel and Chabad programs. The St. Louis Jewish Light is the Jewish publication for the St. Louis area, and Kansas City, Missouri is covered by the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, which is based in Kansas.
Missouri elected their first ever Jewish Governor in November 2016, a former Navy Seal named Eric Greitens.
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ATTN PARTNERS: FREEDOMS FRONTIER INTERPERATIVE GRANTS ARE BACK! |
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Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) is excited to announce that it is once again inviting its partner organizations to apply for Interpretive Grants.
FFNHA will award reimbursable small grants (up to $1,000) and reimbursable large grants (more than $1,000, up to $3,000) for projects that interpret your site’s story and connect it to the heritage area’s rich history. A 100 percent cost share, i.e., match, is required for grants totaling more than $1,000, up to $3,000.
FFFNA tells the stories of freedom that effect a Nation and assists our partner organizations in telling these stories in the most effective may possible, ensuring the inclusion of diverse perspectives.
Grants will be awarded for projects aligned with Freedom’s Frontier, and one or more of these significant themes:
- Missouri-Kansas Border War and Civil War
- Enduring Struggle for Freedom
Successful grants will be rooted in a context involving historic events in the heritage area that have broad regional or national impact.
FFNHA staff is available to assist you as you prepare your application, starting with discussing your project ideas.
A partner interested in applying for an interpretive grant should:
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Complete a consultation with FFNHA Associate Director Holly Zane by May 31, 2021. Ms. Zane (785-554-8269) may be contact at hzane@freedomsfrontier.org to schedule a consultation.
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Submit a grant proposal and budget in compliance with the FFNHA Interpretive Grant Program Requirements by June 15, 2021 to Holly Zane at hzane@freedomsfrontier.org (or FFNHA, PO Box 526, Lawrence, KS 66044).
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CORONAVIRUS'S IMPACT ON TRAVEL AND TOURISM: TRAVEL TRENDS FROM
THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
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This Week’s Highlights
- Travel is back. Step back from the data this week and look at whats going on
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Two-Day Emancipation Day Event in Quindaro Brings the community and civic leaders together, including the Mayor of KCK and Wyandot Chief, in day of service, reflection, and discussion about the Underground Railroad in KCK and race relations
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Michael Huebner (Drums),
David Duncan (Bagpipes) and
America Patton (trumpet)
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America Patton and
KCK Mayor David Alvey
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America Patton with FFNHA Trustee Kristen Zane (Wyandot, Bear Clan)
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Center in Back Row: Luther Smith, FFNHA Trustee and Director of the Quindaro Underground Railroad Museum, with volunteers that built the community garden |
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Emancipation Day is a holiday in Washington DC to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act, which president Abraham Lincoln signed on April 16, 1862. The act provided for the release of black slaves held within the District of Columbia.
In commemoration of that act, on Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17, the Quindaro Underground Railroad Museum, in partnership with the Old Quindaro Museum, through a partner discussion grant from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area, held an Emancipation Day of service, reconciliation, and courageous conversations. Events on April 16 and 17, were both virtual and in person, and included, but were not limited to:
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Listening to a keynote address by Jahkil Naeem Jackson, a 13 year old that at the age of 8 created “Project I AM,” a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that builds awareness of homelessness and helps the homeless population by offering them “Blessing Bags,” a giveaway filled with wipes, socks, deodorant, hand sanitizer, granola bars, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bottled water, and more.
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Listening to a keynote address by America Patton, a Quindaro musician, author, educator, and visionary who planned and made reality the Emancipation Day event. America Patton stated: It has been "158 years since the Emancipation Proclamation has been signed; a slave memorial wreath has been laid on top of the Underground Railroad slave tunnel to remember those who lost their lives during the journey to freedom. As we reflect on how far we have come since the signing of the "Emancipation Proclamation", the fight for justice and equality must continue, because violence, hatred, discrimination, racism, and police brutality is still very much real. Although we had some small victories along the way, we still must continue to fight for justice, equality, and reconciliation, because full "Emancipation comes through serving, caring, and sharing with compassion, meekness, and joy".
- Reading of books about history and social justice to different age groups of students by KC Public Librarians.
- Creation of a community garden, with a water feature and stone benches, near the Quindaro Township Ruins, on land that previously was the site of Western University, the only historically black university/college established west of the Mississippi River. By preserving, beautifying, and enhance the pathways at the Quindaro UGRR Townsite Ruins, diverse citizens will have a place to travel and reflect on how far we have come, and can envision a society of peace, healing, and unity for all diverse cultures.
- Painting panels for an outdoor mural displaying the images of Harriet Tubman and Nelson Mandela. The mural calls upon all who view it to reflect on healing, empathy, diversity, and change.
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Watching student skits that focused on freedom and service, listening to music and poems that address service, and discussing racial disparities in the 21st century and hearing a real-life story about a survivor of bullying and a person who escaped modern day slavery.
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Listening to and engaging in ongoing discussions about the history of Quindaro, including an interview of Wyandot Nation of Kansas 2nd Chief, Louisa Libby, who is a descendent of the namesake of Quindaro, Nancy Quindaro Brown. Quindaro was started on Wyandot Land Allotments and identified as the largest underground railroad site in the US before and during the civil war and the only free port into Kansas for those settlers that opposed slavery.
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Laying a wreath at the Quindaro Township Ruins, at the brewery that became a school for the children of escaped slaves after the civil war, to commemorate the underground railroad slave passageway. The ceremony included a speech by the KCK Mayor David Alvey, and a drum and bagpipe performance of Amazing Grace. Alvey commented: "It is an honor to be here with all of you, to be in the presence of those who gave their lives, to risk it for freedom for themselves and others. If we find ourselves in this place, find ourselves surrounded by nature, the beauty of nature, the harmony, and when we find ourselves surrounded by others who share the same care for others, what we feel in this if the harmony that God destined for all mankind . . . And so the beauty of this site is that it reminds us that from the beginning the desire for goodness and a life of freedom was God’s gift to us and each person deserves it and we mu strive for it. . . .And those that risked their lives to come here (to Quindaro) have experienced that joy of freedom. Unfortunately, may of them soon learned that the fight was not over, . . . and so the struggle continues. . . . we must leave behind the . . . evil that causes us to fight, to kill, to consume and to destroy. . . this memorial will live on, serve as a reminder and inspiration for those who say we must care for one another, we must bring life to one another as God had given to us in the beginning.”
- Laying red roses at the Quindaro Township Ruins to honor courageous slaves who lost their lives during the journey to freedom.
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Happy National Travel and Tourism Week (May 2-8, 2021)! This year, NTTW will recognize the POWER OF TRAVEL and the industry’s role in bringing back our vibrant communities, restoring the U.S. economy, rebuilding our workforce and reconnecting America.
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Michael Davidson, Executive Director of eXplore Lawrence is Retiring! |
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Davidson ends his career on April 30th after thirty plus years in leadership roles in the tourism industry, including leading tourism bureaus in Long Island, N.Y. and Walla Walla, Wash. He has led the Lawrence visitors bureau since April 2016.
“I would like to acknowledge Michael’s contributions to and support of telling the important stories of Lawrence and Douglas County history during his tenure at Explore Lawrence,” Jim Ogle, Executive Director of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area, said.
Since joining the organization, Davidson has led the organization to become a more visible and valuable resource for the local tourism and hospitality industry.
During Davidson’s time as Executive Director, the Lawrence tourism economy has seen steady year over year growth. Among eXplore Lawrence’s many accomplishments during Davidson’s time leading the organization are:
· Increasing eXplore Lawrence’s annual budget by 30%.
· Opening of the Downtown Lawrence Visitors Center.
· Numerous Travel Industry Association of Kansas Marketing Awards.
· Administration of COVID-19 Grant Programs for local hospitality businesses.
Davidson plans to retire to North Carolina with his wife.
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Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area’s TIMELINE exhibit is missing! |
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If you have it at your site, please contact Holly Zane, Associate Director, at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
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Folk and Traditional Art in Kansas Questionnaire |
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On behalf of the Kansas Creative Art Industries Commission and Mid-America Arts Alliance, we are seeking info about Kansas' cultural assets. Linked you'll find a Google Poll asking four quick questions. Please route this very short (less than 10 minutes) questionnaire to the person in your organization who knows most about your collections and programs. We'd love to have it back by May 5.
Description and purpose of questionnaire:
Laying the groundwork for rebuilding Kansas’ Folk and Traditional Arts Program, Mid-America Arts Alliance is beginning to investigate, record, and compile data and contact info reflecting the cultural landscape, tradition holders, and related (official and unofficial) associations, societies, clubs, and groups that keep group-specific knowledge and traditions active.
Information collected in this short questionnaire will be used internally by both the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission and M-AAA, to be expanded upon by future Folk and Traditional Arts staff and contractors. Your information will not be shared publicly.
Thank you for your assistance in this important project.
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Drive-Thru History Tuesdays |
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During these self-guided tours, guests will be allowed to drive their personal vehicle down the main road into Missouri Town to explore the village and visit with our living history interpreters. All tours begin at the Visitor Center where admission is purchased. A map of the site and driving instructions will be provided.
Discounts available for large, pre-scheduled groups.
Date: May 18, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Address: 8010 E. Park Road Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Cost: Adults: $7; Youth and Seniors $4 (Ages 5-13 and 62+); Under 5 Free
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May Events at the St. Joseph Museums, Inc. |
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May 5 & 6
Heading out this week to Pella, Iowa for our annual Tulip Time Festival Trip.
If you missed out on this year or want to hear about future trips, click below!
Say you want added to that trip email list
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May 6, 1pm
In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, join us as we take a look at historic postcards of St. Joseph's school buildings.
Presented by local historian Cole Woodbury.
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May 20, 1pm
Follow the murder in December 1920 of Fay Sudow. Fay grew up in St. Joseph & was the older sister to Sylvia Einbender. Her murder gained national news, & remains unsolved.
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May 16, 1pm
Join us for our American Girl Doll Club as we look at Kaya, a Nez Perce girl from 1764. We will be doing basket weaving & beaded bracelet activities.
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Upcoming Virtual Events for
Missouri Bicentennial
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
A virtual event related to the bicentennial celebration of Missouri will feature a virtual program about Lewis and Clark. A Meriwether Lewis character will describe how our country expanded west from the Mississippi River. How was the land of Hit the trails, sidewalks or tracks for the Lewis and Clark Virtual 5-k May 7-9. Here’s the info… 2 the Louisiana Purchase explored? What were these explorers hoping to find? Included are the stories of the Corps' travels west from St. Louis to the Pacific. The presentation is through the Jefferson County Library in Arnold, Missouri.
Suitable for all ages. 6:30 p.m. (Central Time Zone)
Registration is required. Here’s how… The Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the event. Attendance is limited.
Saturday May 22, 2021
Killing Quantrill: The Hunt for Missouri's Most Notorious Civil War Guerrilla
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This virtual lecture–which is based on primary research, firsthand exploration of important sites, and interviews with descendants of involved parties–narrates Quantrill’s career as a guerrilla chieftain, his flight into Kentucky, and his eventual death. It illustrates the end of Missouri’s guerrilla war (which necessitated the move into Kentucky); how the two states dealt differently with their “guerrilla problems”; what happened to the rest of Quantrill’s band in Kentucky; and, ultimately, what it means for Civil War memory in Missouri that the Show-Me State’s most infamous/famous Civil War export was hunted down and killed by Union agents in Kentucky.
You must register. A Zoom link and password will be emailed to registrants.
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Advancing Change: The Future of Museum Leadership |
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Virtual Summit on Diversity
Thursday, May 6 | 10 am–3 pm CDT
Join arts professionals from around the country to explore best practices for nurturing diverse talent within museums and cultural institutions.
Advancing Change: The Future of Museum Leadership is a free virtual summit that presents information and lessons learned over 30 years of offering the Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellowship at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
This summit will provide resources for museums seeking to create fellowship programs that cultivate future leaders from diverse backgrounds in curatorial practice, education and interpretation, audience development, and other museum professions.
It will also provide an opportunity for young professionals seeking museum careers to hear from former Bearden Fellows about their experience developing careers in the field.
#DiversitySummit
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FREE History: The Anatomy of Anti-Asian Violence and Racism |
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Friday, May 21, 6-7 PM; free |
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For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Dr. Kelly H. Chong, Professor of Sociology at the University of Kansas, will help viewers understand the roots of anti-Asian violence in America.
Part of the groundbreaking series FREE History, a partnership between several Kansas humanities organizations. Join us for this live online event and ask Dr. Chong questions!
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Westport Historical Society Wants You to Have This Beautiful 1840's Piano |
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For Sale or Loan: E. N. Scheer Piano
The square pianoforte piano and case was crafted by the Danish-born and German-trained artisan Emilius Nicolai Scherr (1794-1874). He relied upon the basic similarities between the German and English traditions of a pianoforte to produce this stunning piece dated 1844.
Scherr produced his pianos in his small, family-owned firm which produced musical instruments on a small scale, hence their great rarity today. Surviving pianos and other fine instruments by E. N. Scherr reflect the superb quality and superior craftsmanship for which his firm was known. Instruments by E. N. Scherr are of museum caliber today and deserve the finest restoration and preservation possible.
The Westport Historical Society (WHS) was established in 1950 to promote and foster public interest in and preserve the significant history of Westport, Missouri and Town of Kansas, Missouri and their founders.
If you are interested and/or have questions, please refer to the contact information below!
Alana Smith, President
Westport Historical Society and 1855 Harris-Kearney House
(p) 816-561-1821
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The Watkins Museum of History Presents: Remake Learning Days: How To Be A Storyteller |
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This event is meant to inspire students to affect change in their community through storytelling. Students will go on a virtual tour through Lawrence’s storytelling history and watch a video interview with a professional storyteller. Then, through a video by the museum education team, they’ll be led through a guided journaling activity where they will create a space to share their stories and plan ways to enact change. When the event is over, they can log on to a community forum to share their ideas and collaborate with other students on their work.
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Resources in Creating Indigenous Programming |
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Organization of American Historians (OAH) articles:
National Museum of the Native American (NMNA) recorded webinars:
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Changing the Narrative about Native Americans: Learn about the history of problematic narratives about Native Americans, its impact on society, and why it matters today. This webinar was day one of the 2020 NK360° Summer Webinar Series, Foundations for Teaching and Learning about Native Americans.
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Bleeding Kansas: John Brown's Crusade |
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In the 1850s, the United States was lurching toward a crisis over slavery -- and abolitionist John Brown stepped into the fray. Brown believed it was his God-given destiny to destroy slavery. His crusade took him from abolitionist meetings in the Northeast, to the Underground Railroad in Ohio, to the bloody plains of Kansas.
In 1854, a fierce conflict erupted over whether the territory of Kansas would join the Union as a free state or slave state. As tensions escalated, Brown would rush to the center of the gathering storm and hatch a violent plan for striking back against proslavery forces.
From Wednesday 14, April 2021
The American History Tellers Podcast covers John Brown and the Pottawatomie Massacre
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Missouri 2021 Presents:
A Bicentennial Road Trip
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Discover the history and culture in unique Missouri locales, whether they are only a short drive away or take you to the far corners of the Show-Me state.
Michael Sweeney and Morgan Dennehy of the Missouri Bicentennial will talk about the popular Missouri Explorers program launched exclusively for the bicentennial as a fun way to travel the state with friends and family. Diane Hannah will also talk about the special Missouri Main Street Bicentennial Passport.
Whether you’re looking for big city excitement or small towns with big stories, there’s much to explore, unique places to visit, and local cuisine to enjoy as you spend your leisure time, here, in Missouri.
Online and free, registration is required.
Tuesday May 4th
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Truman Day Celebration at Harry S. Truman Birthplace! |
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Celebrate President Harry S Truman's 137th birthday on May 8, 2021, at his birthplace in Lamar, Missouri.
Step back in time with period reenactors representing Harry S Truman's life. Enjoy crafts, kids' games, period demonstrations and performances, a talent show, a baby show, and wagon rides.
Parking and other information here! Saturday, May 8th
09:00AM — 03:00PM
1009 Truman Street
Lamar, MO 64759
417-682-2279
Other Truman Day information and events here!
This event is held in conjunction with the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.
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Portals to the Past: Octave Chanute, Kansas City's Great Engineer |
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Friday, May 28, 6-6:45 PM; free |
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Join us for another exciting Portals to the Past live event!
Watch an interview with the brilliant engineer and city father of Kansas City (as portrayed by Bill Nicks) and ask him questions.
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Show Me Lee’s Summit: A Celebration of the Missouri Bicentennial |
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Through May of 2021, join the State Historical Society of Missouri in the lobby of the Lee’s Summit City Hall for Show Me Lee’s Summit: A Celebration of the Missouri Bicentennial!
The exhibit is sponsored by the Lee’s Summit History Museum and will highlight the area that has become Lee’s Summit since 1821 through maps, photos, and artifacts.
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Colleague Conversation: Informal discussion of projects and lessons learned during COVID |
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When: 11 May 2021 1:30 PM, CDT
Where: Zoom
Please join Tara Laver, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Missouri Association for Museums and Archives for an informal discussion on projects we were able to start, finish or make significant progress on because of working remotely. What lessons did you learn or what new ways of doing things will continue post-COVID.
Tara is Senior Archivist for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and a Board Member for the Missouri Association for Museums and Archives.
MAMA thanks the Missouri Humanities Council for support of this programming.
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Dr. Bob Dinsdale's Lawrence History Tours
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Join Dr. Bob Dinsdale starting this May for incredible history tours around Lawrence and discover the real stories of Lawrence History!
Tours available include: Old West Lawrence, 1970s Lawrence, On This Spot Robinson Park, On This Spot KU, and Lawrence 1850-1910.
For scheduling information go here or call Watkins Museum of History at 785-841-4109!
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Attraction Development Grants are now open with a deadline of April 30th. Click here for more information, guidelines and application for the Attraction Development Grants.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY LEWIS & CLARK: A VIRTUAL EVENT |
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Join the Missouri Bicentennial on May 6, 2021, at 6:30pm for the Jefferson County Library Lewis & Clark: a Virtual Event.
Meriwether Lewis, a member of the Corps of Discovery Expedition, describes how our country expanded west from the Mississippi River.
How was the land of the Louisiana Purchase explored? What were these explorers hoping to find?
Included are the stories of the Corps’ travels west from St. Louis to the Pacific. Suitable for all age
s. Registration required. The Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the event. Visit www.jeffcolib.org for more information.
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NHPRC-Mellon Start-Up Grants for Collaborative Digital Editions in African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American History
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Deadline: June 9, 2021
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), with funding provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, seeks proposals for its new program for Collaborative Digital Editions in African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American History.
With an overarching goal to broaden participation in the production and publication of historical and scholarly digital editions, the Start-Up grants program is designed to:
- Provide opportunities that augment the preparation and training of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) new to the work of historical documentary editing, especially those currently working in history or related area and ethnic studies departments.
- Encourage and support the innovative and collaborative re-thinking of the historical and scholarly digital edition itself—how it is conceived, whose voices it centers, and for what purposes.
- Encourage and support the early planning and development of significant, innovative, and well-conceived digital edition projects rooted in African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American history and ethnic studies.
- Stimulate meaningful, mutually beneficial, and respectful collaborations that help to bridge longstanding institutional inequalities by promoting resource sharing and capacity building at all levels, and that build into their plans a variety of means for achieving meaningful community and user input and engagement.
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Use the FFNHA APP to Take Tours,
Learn Stories of Our Struggle for Freedom and
Discover Our Partner Sites!
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The new FFNHA APP makes it easy to discover and explore historic sites.
Download the APP by clicking one of the buttons below:
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Please contact Johnny Szlauderbach, Creative Technology Manager, to explore options of creating a historic tour of your area / site on the FFNHA APP.
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Explore the Flint Hills Day to Be Held on May 8 |
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Manhattan, Kan. – The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) will host an Explore the Flint Hills Day on Saturday, May 8 with special activities at the FHDC and unique opportunities to visit Flint Hills locations throughout the day.
Explore the Flint Hills at the FHDC from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a series of family activities. Kids can decorate their own take home planters with native grasses. See live raptors from the Milford Nature Center from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Meet native reptiles including a box turtle and hognose snake at a live show from 3:00 pm to 4:00 m
From 9:00 am to 12:00 PM students from the K-State Parks Management and Conservation Program will be giving free guided hikes leaving every 15 minutes on the public trails at the Konza Prairie Biological Research Station. This is a 2.6 mile hike and will take approximately 90 minutes. Each hike is limited to 15 participants on a first come, first served basis. Meet at the Konza Prairie trailhead.
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM the FHDC is partnering with the Native Stone Scenic Byway for free self-guided driving tours. Byway volunteers will be at stops from Wabaunsee to Eskridge sharing stories and history. Stops include a station on the Underground Railroad, Mt. Mitchell prairie, and historic stone fences.
Regular admission rates apply for activities at the FHDC: $10 for adults (18-64 years old), $8 for military, students, educators, or seniors, $5 for youth (2-16 years old), free for children under two years old. FHDC Members are always free. The Guided Konza Prairie Hikes and Native Stone Scenic Byway Driving Tours are free for the public.
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Timeline Radio Every Monday! |
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This week: Just north and a little east of Eudora, is the thriving town of Tonganoxie! Clenece will be joined by guest Kris Roberts and anyone she brings along to join us as we catch up with the Tonganoxie Historical Society and their amazing campus museum.
Every Monday Morning at 9:05
Timeline Radio is in it's Ninth Year!
Listen at 1320 KLWN and 101.7 FM
Contact the show at the Office 785-843-1320 Studio 785-843-1321
Visit here for podcasts of Timeline
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Work with Your Fellow Partners and Get the Most out of the Monday Minutes! |
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Have you ever thought about creating a virtual tour with our App?
Do you have upcoming events or programs that you want shared
with FFNHA Partners and supporters?
Do you provide grants or courses that could help
FFNHA Partners and supporters with the work they do?
Reach out to us and we can help your program set up with our app or get the word out about some of the amazing things that you do!
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We've long appreciated your support of Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area. Now we want to make it easier for you to continue your support while providing you with some unique benefits.
2021 Club
Freedom's Frontier Traveler
Freedom's Frontier Trail Blazer
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What is Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area? |
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Congress designated Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area to work with the National Park Service and local organizations to tell the important freedom stories of this region. Our major themes are the settlement of the frontier, the Border and Civil Wars on the western frontier, and the enduring struggle for freedom. More than 165 museums, historical societies, and heritage sites partner with us in telling these stories. Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area's boundaries include 3 million people and 30,000 square miles along the Kansas-Missouri border. Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. |
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Jim Ogle, Executive Director, (785) 856-3635
Caleb Downs, Media Specialist, cdowns@freedomsfrontier.org
Office: (785) 856-5300
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Freedom's Frontier NHA | (785) 856-5300 | info@freedomsfrontier.org | www.freedomsfrontier.org |
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