Westport Historical Society’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate History, Heritage & Holiday Cheer

Amid twinkling lights and festive spirit—and with the 1855 Harris-House Museum renovations underway— the Alexander Majors Barn (inset photo)will be the location where we celebrate with our friends from the Wornall-Majors House, to honor the 1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House, still standing strong after 170 years. At the crossroads of courage, community, and new beginnings along the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails, our treasured Old Westport  landmark preserves the stories, artifacts, and spirit of Old Westport—where Kansas City’s story began.

Coach Andy and Tammy Reid invite the community to join them as they celebrate our historic gem during this special 75th Anniversary Celebration. Join us and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and music as you connect with friends, new and old, and experience how history, conversation, and holiday warmth come together.

Just as Kansas Citians rallied to save and move this house to its current location in 1922 – from the southwest corner of the Westport Road and Main – restoring it in the 1970s after operating as a business for 50 years, and opening it as a museum in 1982, they invite you to be part of the 2025 community supporting the future of Kansas City’s oldest brick residence and Westport’s only museum, so Kansas City’s history remains alive.

Reserve your place in history—purchase your tax-deductible tickets below. Deadline is Tuesday December 9th.

If you are unable to join us, please support us by contributing now to our Capital Campaign today.

Invest in the future by preserving the past.