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Join Us in Preserving History and Inspiring Future Generations

The preservation of the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum and its use as an educational tool are made possible through the invaluable support of our community. We deeply value your role in this endeavor and encourage you to consider donating to help us continue our mission.

Your support ensures that this historic gem remains vibrant, accessible, and a safe, inclusive community space for generations to come. You are not just a supporter, but an integral part of our operations, and the reason we can continue to share this rich history.

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Every Gift Counts: Small Donations, BIG Impact

Sponsorship & Capital Campaign List

Sponsoring the 1855 HKH projects demonstrates your commitment to preserving Kansas City’s storied history. Your investment ensures the HKH will thrive, allowing us to enhance our educational programs, tours, and events for all ages. Sponsorship will help us complete critically essential interior and exterior renovation projects.

Your sponsorship is vital to preserving this historic treasure and ensuring its legacy for future generations.

Interior Needs:
  • Harris-Kearney bedroom
  • Children’s bedroom
  • Office, second floor
  • Kitchen complete renovation
  • Accessibility to second floor
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
Exterior  Needs:
  • Brick: repair structural cracks
  • Window and door wood frames
  • All new shutters
  • Accessible entrance into house
  • Sprinkler system major repair
  • New shade trees 
Basement & Structural Support:
  • Stone foundation walls
  • Windows
  • Plumbing and drain issues
  • Ceiling and lights
  • A/C and heat duct repairs
  • New, high-quality storage area
Front Porch & Back Veranda:
  • Columns, ceilings, soffits, and gutters
  • Repair crawl space and lattice
  • Stucco Walls
  • 2nd Level Veranda: replace flooring, ceiling, staircase, soffits, and gutters

We're incredibly grateful for our generous donors.

The Westport Historical Society relies solely on donations and grants, without any town or government funding. Your contributions are essential. Please consider making a donation to help us continue preserving history and offering engaging programs.

Donate now to help us preserve history.

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Museum Hours:
Guided Tours
Friday & Saturday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
(Or by Appointment)

Museum Fees:
Admission includes a guided tour, with or without an appointment.
$8.00 Adults
$6.00 Seniors/Students
$5.00 Children 6-12
FREE Children 0-5
FREE Westport Historical Society members

Contact Us

Phone & Email
Museum Office: (816)561-1821
Cell: (913)787-1707
westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com

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WHS is a Safe Place for visiting, learning, and sharing, and in order to foster a positive environment, we have zero tolerance for unfriendly, unkind, and aggressive behavior.