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SUMMARY:EXHIBIT 2024 July 19 – December: Westport’s Steptoe Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Many people don’t realize that a thriving community of Black families once existed just south of the Westport business district\, and just north of the Plaza. This exhibit has been created for the Westport Historical Society by a group of individuals devoted to keeping and honoring Steptoe’s history. It introduces their history with photos and stories of homes and descendants of the neighborhood\, and their current project to establish a park in honor of Steptoe. \nThe exhibit is open to the public during our normal museum hours (Friday & Saturday 1-5pm or Sunday 1-4pm) or by appointment through October. Museum fees apply. \nThe area began attracting families in the 1860s\, including many newly freed from slavery. Several settled in Pate’s Addition\, an area some historians believe was set aside for them. The earliest Black residents farmed the land. \nBy the early 1900s\, Steptoe had become a unique family place – “a little island” – physically separated yet still connected to other Black neighborhoods through community events and work. Steptoe was home to the Penn School\, the first school west of the Mississippi to solely educate Black children. Two churches\, St. Luke and St. James\, also served the neighborhood. \nDescendants of the Black settlers in the area became educated\, created a flourishing community\, and went on to make their marks in Kansas City and beyond. \nSince the 19060s\, many of the homes and institutions have been lost but it is important to keep the memory of Steptoe alive to celebrate the courage and sacrifices of those who built the neighborhood.
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SUMMARY:KC History Trivia: Raffle Tickets on Sale NOW!
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Dating back to 1928 and on the Country Club Plaza\, the Raphael is a Kansas City staple in luxury hotels and is a proud member of the Historic Hotels of America.\n\nTickets can be purchased with just $20 for one entry or $50 for three entries! \nEveryone can participate in the RAFFLE even if you’re not attending our trivia event! \nRaffle tickets go on sale Friday\, September 6th. After all raffle tickets have been sold\, three people will be our lucky winners and announced Thursday\, September 26th at Kelly’s Westport Inn during the Kansas City History Trivia Night event (Trivia Night Registration HERE)! \n*Winners not present will be notified by email and have two weeks to pick up their prize or forfeit it to the runner-ups. [/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” color_override=”#003440″ solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”default_arrow” text=”Buy your tickets for the raffle HERE to have your chance to win one of these unforgettable prizes!” css_animation=”none” margin_top=”3px” url=”https://westporthistoricalkc.org/raffle-purchase/” margin_bottom=”5px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”relative” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.5″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”90″][image_with_animation image_url=”7817″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”7836″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Kelly’s Westport Inn\, 500 Westport Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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SUMMARY:KC History Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Do you think you know Kansas City and Westport history? Do you love soaking in the nostalgia at Kansas City’s oldest building\, Kelly’s Westport Inn? Then we have the event for you! \nJoin us Thursday\, September 26 at 6:30p.m. at Kelly’s for a KC History Trivia Night hosted by 610 Sports Radio’s Bob Fescoe and historian\, writer\, and WHS board member\, Diane Euston!  Teams of 3 to 6 people will put their brains together to see who reigns supreme! Even if you don’t know a ton about our history\, this will be a fun event for all. \nNo team? No problem! Sign up solo\, and we’ll pair you with a team! \nYour $25 ticket (per participant) includes admission to KC trivia\, a snack from Guy’s Deli\, and awesome drink specials from our friends at Kelly’s. Please join us at this fundraiser benefiting the Westport Historical Society and the 1855 Harris-Kearney House! \nCheck in by 6:30; Trivia begins at 7:00. Or\, come earlier and have a pint! \n**Please note: Space is limited to 65 participants 21 years and older.** \n[gravityform id=”17″ title=”true” description=”false”]
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/kc-history-trivia/
LOCATION:Kelly’s Westport Inn\, 500 Westport Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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