BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westport Historical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Westport Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westport Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T125245 CREATED:20250613T042539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T221420Z UID:8331-1757077200-1780243200@westporthistoricalkc.org SUMMARY:GALLERY EXHIBIT: Documenting History - Behind the Scenes at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House DESCRIPTION:Documenting History: Behind the Scenes at the Harris-Kearney House will break open the boundary of what an exhibit is and turn it into a working exhibit space to document and inventory the Westport Historical Society’s collection. \nDocumenting museum collections is essential for preserving\, managing\, and understanding the cultural\, historical\, or artistic value of the objects held in a museum. Proper documentation creates a permanent record of each item\, including its origin\, condition\, ownership history (provenance)\, materials\, dimensions\, labeling and photographs. This information not only protects the museum’s intellectual and legal rights but also supports research\, education\, and public engagement. \nAn inventory is a systematic process of verifying and recording the presence\, condition and location of all items in a collection. It serves as a snapshot of the collection at a given time and ensures that records match the physical holdings. All of this will take place as a constantly changing exhibit where the behind the scenes comes front and center. \nDuring the course of the exhibit\, updates will be posted on our Facebook page with examples processing the various artifacts and other items in the collection. \nExhibit HOURS\n\n Saturdays and Sundays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\nCheck the website for special date closings for the museum house.\n\n\nOr by appointment for individuals or groups\n\nFees\nThe fee to see the exhibit in our upper gallery (2nd floor) is included in your Museum House Admission and Tour Ticket. Tickets are payable with a credit card or PayPal\, either at the door or in advance\,  HERE.  Additional donations are welcome as they offset the expense of the exhibit. There is no fee for Current Westport Historical Society members. \nAcknowledgements\nWestport Historical Society wishes to acknowledge the collaborative effort of groups and individuals who have made the exhibit possible. WHS is offering special thanks for all the volunteer help the following individuals are providing. If you would like to help\, please contact Jennifer Laughlin\, WHS Board Member and Exhibit Coordinator: \n\nJennifer Laughlin\, WHS Board Member and Exhibit Coordinator\nJanet Reed\, Regent Director\, DAR\, Elizabeth Benton Chapter\, Independence\, MO\nKellee Clark\, DAR member\, Elizabeth Benton Chapter\, Independence\, MO\nLauryn Yarnevich\, WHS Junior Volunteer & Summer Intern\, Student\, Academie Lafayette International High School\nTerri Hardy\, DAR member\, Elizabeth Benton Chapter\, Independence\, MO URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/documenting-history-exhibit-behind-the-scenes-at-the-1855-harris-kearney-house/ LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events,WHS Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7737-scaled-e1749417762222.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T125245 CREATED:20251105T164643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T235232Z UID:9214-1765560600-1765567800@westporthistoricalkc.org SUMMARY:Westport Historical Society's 75th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate History\, Heritage & Holiday Cheer\nAmid 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. \nCoach 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. \nJust 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. \nReserve your place in history—purchase your tax-deductible tickets below. Deadline is Tuesday December 9th. \nIf you are unable to join us\, please support us by contributing now to our Capital Campaign today. \n  \nInvest in the future by preserving the past. \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/westport-historical-societys-75th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Alexander Majors Historic Barn\, 8201 State Line Rd\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64114 CATEGORIES:Collaborative w Wornall-Majors,Community Events,Member Events,WHS Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/wp-content/uploads/75th-Anniversary-clear-background-e1763406632390.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251230 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTSTAMP:20260430T125245 CREATED:20251230T183407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T184212Z UID:9415-1767052800-1772409599@westporthistoricalkc.org SUMMARY:HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS January 1\, 2025 - March 1\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Tour InformationAs we close out the year and look ahead to the new one\, the Harris-Kearney House is open for tours by appointment only. January and February are traditionally reserved for maintenance and ongoing projects; however\, tours may be scheduled during this time when guides are available. \nOur holiday decorations will remain on display\, offering those who were unable to visit earlier the opportunity to enjoy them. This year’s décor\, created with the help of Nell Hill’s of North Kansas City\, highlights how cherished family heirlooms can be beautifully blended with today’s seasonal decorations. \nPlease review the details and call to schedule a tour—we are always happy to accommodate whenever possible. URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/tours-january-1-2025-march-1-2026/ LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4647-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR