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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Membership Meeting & Election (New Date: April 25)
DESCRIPTION:Kerrie is the Executive Director for the Westport Regional Business League and will be our featured guest speaker. \n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please download and fill out the 2026 Proxy Consent Form and submit it by email\, USPS\, or hand delivery. In order for your vote to be counted\, your completed Proxy Form must be received by one of the three individuals listed above no later than 5:00pm on April 24\, 2026 (the day before the meeting). \n\n\nAGENDA\n1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Check-In • Westport Presbyterian Church >>> NOTE: Parking is available off Archibald Ave behind the church so you may walk in without the need to use the steps in front\, on Westport Road. \nIn honor of Charles Kearney’s Irish heritage\, we invite you to enjoy tasty bites with a true taste of the Emerald Isle. Festive Irish-inspired bites – along with a certain iconic dark stout from Dublin- will be enjoyed during the meeting. \nMEETING\,  ELECTION & GUEST SPEAKER\n2:15 p.m. | WHS Annual Meeting \n\nPresident’s Message – Marty Wiedenmann Jarvis\nTreasurer’s Report – David Watkins\nFinancial Review and Forecast – Bryan Painter\,  2026 Board Candidate\nUpcoming Special Event – Diane Euston\, Secretary\nNew Business\n\n2:45 p.m. | Election \n\nIntroduction of Candidates – Brian Mannschreck\, Nomination Committee Member\nElection of New Board Members – David Watkins\, Treasurer and Nomination Committee Member\n\n3:30 p.m. | Speaker \n\nGuest Speaker: Kerrie Tyndall\, MPA\, EDFP\nExecutive Director\, Westport Regional Business League\nPresentation: “What’s Up in Westport”\n\n4:00 p.m. | Group Photograph of Members & Volunteers\nWe will move outside to the Community Room patio and take a group photo of all the members and volunteers present. \nMeeting Adjournment \nThe Museum House will be open following adjournment for members to enjoy the gorgeous grounds or visit inside for a quick look at some of our wonderful new furnishings and lighting provided by generous donors in the last 5 months. \n\n☘️ \nThank you for supporting our mission\, which is to Preserve\, Protect\, and Promote the history of West Port\, the Town of Kansas\, and early Kansas City. \n☘️☘️☘️ \nWHS 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. \n☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/2026-annual-membership-meeting-election/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20251105T164643Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20250620T195821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T200503Z
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Q&A and Public Investigation with the Midwest Ghost Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midwest Ghost Project (MGP)\, a local paranormal investigation team\, as they return to the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum to share evidence and stories from their first time investigating the property\, and to conduct new investigations with participants during this event. \nThe team will conduct a guided investigation through the museum’s most active hot spots in the museum house. You’ll work in small groups alongside MGP investigators\, exploring the building with nearly an hour of hands-on ghost hunting. \nAfterward\, gather to share findings\, swap stories\, and take part in one last paranormal experiment to close out the night. \nLimited tickets available. (Max: 14) Refreshments provided. Alcohol and drugs not permitted. The event is estimated to last approximately two hours. \nOrder your ticket BELOW to reserve your spot today. \n[gravityform id=”26″ title=”false” description=”false”]
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/paranormal-qa-and-public-investigation-with-the-midwest-ghost-project/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20250824T225247Z
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SUMMARY:Wicked Westport Walk: True Crime & Haunts of Historic Westport
DESCRIPTION:Night falls on Westport\, and its untold stories of crime and strange happenings are waiting to be discovered.\nExperience Kansas City’s dark past like never before on the Wicked Westport Walk: True Crime & Hauntings of Historic Westport\, a thrilling\, historian-led adventure perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. \nGuided by historians from Wornall/Majors House Museums\, this unforgettable evening tour takes you on a\n1.5-mile journey through Westport’s streets\, beginning and ending at the storied 1855 Harris-Kearney House\nMuseum. (Prior to departing on the walking tour\, participants will have an opportunity for a self-guided tour of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum.) Uncover chilling true crime tales and local legends as passionate historians bring every shadowy corner and dramatic event to life. \nYou will leave with new expertise\, unforgettable memories\, and a fresh appreciation for Westport’s wickedly\nrich history. \nSpots fill quickly for this spine-tingling experience\, so reserve your tickets today and secure your place on the\ntour everyone will be talking about this season. \nTour tickets: $25\nTicket sales start September 1 : Click here for tickets \nQuestions? Contact programs@wornallmajors.org \nSpecial Thanks to Wornall-Majors for this collaborative event. The Westport Historical Society is happy to participate offering the 1855 Harris-Kearney House for the location where the tour begins\, and where parking is available. All are welcome to register.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/wicked-westport-walk-true-crime-haunts-of-historic-westport/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaborative w Wornall-Majors,Community Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wornall-Majors House Museums":MAILTO:programs@wornallmajors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20250613T040716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T023817Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Game Night: Cribbage
DESCRIPTION:Wornall-Majors and the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museums have collaboratively planned a wonderful event together. \nStep into the charm of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum for an afternoon of timeless fun and local history\, followed by playing a fun game of Cribbage. \nWhether you’re new to cribbage or a longtime player\, this interactive event is designed for all skill levels. Learn the story behind this classic card game\, get hands-on instruction\, and enjoy open play in one of Kansas City’s oldest homes. You’ll be grouped by experience level\, with friendly volunteers ready to help along the way. \nEnjoy light refreshments as you play\, explore the historic Harris-Kearney house\, and take home your very own cribbage board—a perfect keepsake to continue the fun. \nGrab your spot: https://www.simpletix.com/e/historic-game-night-cribbage-tickets-218472  \n\nQuestions about the activity? Email programs@wornallmajors.org or Call: Sarah Goebel at 816-444-1858\nQuestions about the location? Email kansascityWHS.admn@gmail.com or Call: Marty at 913-787-1707\n\nMax: 50 players
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/historic-game-night-cribbage/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wornall-Majors House Museums":MAILTO:programs@wornallmajors.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20250722T133020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T015410Z
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SUMMARY:Exclusive RAFFLE Package Sales are Open
DESCRIPTION:One lucky person will win our RAFFLE Package which includes a Chiefs Football autographed by Head Coach Andy Reid\, two game tickets with parking pass\, and two pregame field passes. Prize value is $700\, plus the football which is priceless. Field passes permit people to go on the sidelines before the game\, standing behind a designated partition\, to take pictures while watching the guys warm up.  For more details and to purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to WIN IT ALL\, click HERE \nNOTE: \n\nDeadline to buy tickets ON-LINE is 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, September 5\, 2025. (The reason is we will be able to confirm your ticket numbers by email\, in time for the drawing on Sunday.)\nDeadline to buy tickets in person  is 2:00 p.m. on Sunday\, September 7\, 2025 — at the Westport Art Fair’s Information Booth. Credit card payments will be accepted at the Information Booth during the Art Fair open hours\, using Square\, and a real ticket\, or tickets\, will be given to the purchaser at  that time. The purchaser will need to write their name and number on the ticket(s) and drop them in the “jar”\, keeping the other half of the ticket with the ticket number(s).\n\nAll proceeds from this Raffle will go towards the expenses of our renovation projects on the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum. Learn more about the projects HERE \nThank you!
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/exclusive-raffle-package-sales-are-open/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20250613T043748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T170947Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - WHS Member's Quarterly Dinner & Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO: Steve Platt\, WHS Lifetime member and member of the KC Native Sons & Daughters (NSD) cooking brats  on the HKH grounds for the NSD Special Event recently. \nWestport Historical Society members are cordially invited to join us for our Quarterly Meeting and Dinner\, DATE TBD \, 2025 at 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.\, on the lawn and veranda of the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum. The setting will be a casual summer picnic with brats\, burgers\, beer\, iced tea and water\, potato salad\, beans\, brownies and more\, along with a self-guided tour of the museum house and the member’s reception to see the new exhibit in the upper gallery of the museum house: \nDOCUMENTING HISTORY: BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE HARRIS-KEARNEY HOUSE MUSEUM \n~ Exhibit opens to the Public Sunday\, June 29th\, at 1:00 p.m. ~    \nThe $25 Ticket helps us off-set the cost of the meal. If you are not a member yet and would like to come\, please support us by becoming a new member now\, on-line HERE \nIf you would like to help with this event\, we need volunteers to help to set everything up. Please email  or text Marty (913-787-1707) to let her know. \n[gravityform id=”23″ title=”false” description=”false”]
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/whs-members-quarterly-dinner-meeting/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20250415T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T163453Z
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SUMMARY:Priest of Pallas Collector's Reception
DESCRIPTION:Cordially invited are serious collectors or lovers of “keepsakes” and artifacts from week-long Priests of Pallas festivals between 1887 through 1912\, in Kansas City. The festival was designed to promote Kansas City as the “Athens of the West” to coincide in October with the harvest season\, and be based loosely on similar celebrations such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans. \nThis official meeting of Priests of Pallas Collectors is being held at the Harris/Kearney House at 4000 Baltimore Avenue\, Kansas City\, Mo. 64111 where an exhibit of many private collector’s items and those shared with us by other great organizations’ who support us\, are on display through June 30th. \nComplimentary refreshments will be provided with your registration\, to ensure the right amount will serve all who attend. You are welcome to bring along your pieces or just drop by to visit the exhibit and meet fellow collectors. \nThe photo was taken at the home of former WHS President Steven Knoll and his wife Marianne\, when Steve and Ryland Foster\, WHS board member and Exhibit Director\, were discussing the Noll’s P.O.P. collection. Steve is also the former president of the Jackson County Historical Society and a passionate collector of Kansas City history. The conversations were truly fun so this event will be something you don’t want to miss. \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 help\, and loans of various historical artifacts and photographs to the following: \n\nJackson County (Missouri) Historical Society\nMissouri Valley Special Collections\, Kansas City Public Library\, Downtown KC\nWonderland Vintage\, Alan Dunham and Andy Chambers\nRyland E. Foster\, Sr.\, Collector and Exhibit Director\nLes Dobbins\, Collector\nMary Mullin\, Collector\nJen Larson\, Collector\nLisa Lamb\, Collector\nMichael Marrow\, Collector\nSteve Noll\, Collector\nStuart Bitterman\, Collector\nDenise Bond\, Collector\nJacki Allen\, Collector
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/priest-of-pallas-collectors-reception/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
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SUMMARY:Priests of Pallas Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Priests of Pallas exhibit opens to the public on Saturday March 1st\, at 1:00 p.m.\, at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum. The exhibit will feature artifacts such as ball giveaways\, post card sets\, photos\, pins and buttons\, invitations and programs but most importantly\, never before seen parade artifacts such as a torch\, shields\, helmet\, robe\, hats and tunic. This is a fun exhibit you will not want to miss. \nFrom 1887 until 1912\, ” the Priests of Pallas\, Kansas City’s original harvest festival\, was officially a week-long celebration held annually in Kansas City and ended when the Stockyards opened in the west bottoms. The purpose of the Festival was to promote Kansas City’s image as the “Athens of the West” and to parallel other celebrations such as New Orleans’s Mardi Gras and St. Louis’s Veiled Prophet. Pallas Athene was the patroness of the festival and motifs were based loosely on figures from Greek mythology. \nExhibit HOURS \n\nMarch 1st – June 22nd\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nOr by appointment for individuals or groups\n\nThe fee to see the exhibit is included in your Museum House Admission Ticket\, which is payable at the door\, or by purchasing your admission ticket in advance. \nAdmission includes guided tour: \n\n$10 Adults\n$ 7 Seniors 65+ & Veterans\n$ 7 Students 12-18\n$ 5 Children 6-11\nFREE Children 0-5\nFREE WHS members\nAdditional donations are welcome as they offset the expense of the exhibit.\n\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 help\, and loans of various historical artifacts and photographs to the following: \n\nJackson County (Missouri) Historical Society\nMissouri Valley Special Collections\, Kansas City Public Library\, Downtown KC\nWonderland Vintage\, Alan Dunham and Andy Chambers\nRyland E. Foster\, Sr.\, Collector and Exhibit Director\nLes Dobbins\, Collector\nMary Mullin\, Collector\nJen Larson\, Collector\nLisa Lamb\, Collector\nMichael Marrow\, Collector\nSteve Noll\, Collector\nStuart Bitterman\, Collector\nDenise Bond\, Collector\nJacki Allen\, Collector\n\nLearn more: \n\nThe Priests of Pallas Entertained Thousands in Kansas City\, by Diane Euston\, July 1\, 2019\nPriest of Pallas\, Kansas City’s Original Harvest Festival\, by Michael Bushnell\, October 12\, 2022\n\n 
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/priests-of-pallas-exhibit/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20241001T222147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T231605Z
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SUMMARY:WHS Annual Membership Dinner & Meeting
DESCRIPTION:WHS 2025 Members – Please join us for The Annual Membership Dinner Meeting and Election: an evening complete with socializing and getting to know fellow members\, a Pizza and Salad buffet\,  the opening night of our first Exhibit this year\, “The Priests of Pallas Festival\,” along with a brief presentation explaining what the Festival was all about and its connection to Kansas City’s stockyards. The exhibit will feature artifacts from the 1887-1912 Festival\, on display for the first time. \nAdditional Priests of Pallas Exhibit Details HERE \n \nNOTE: Election Update will be emailed to members February 22nd\, with the list of nominees selected by the Board Development Committee to fill expired terms of some of our Board of Director this year. To attend this event and vote in the election your dues must be current by February 27th. \nRSVP and Meal Ticket must be purchased no later than February 26th. The $20 fee will help us offset the cost of the meal. \nAGENDA \n6:00 p.m.  Meet and socialize with your fellow members\, view the Opening Priests of Pallas exhibit\, and/or take a quick tour with a guide around the Museum House. \n6:30 p.m.  WELCOME & Invitation to Dine       Marty Wiedenmann Jarvis \n\nSpeaker: Ryland Foster\, “The Significance of The Priests of Pallas Festival”\n\n7:15 p.m.  Meeting Called to Order (While members continue their meal.) \n\nPresident’s Report          Marty Wiedenmann Jarvis\nTreasurer’s Report         David G. Watkins\nNew business\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Election\nMember Suggestions: Future Events & Activities\, and other ideas.\n\n\n\nAdjournment. \n  \n[gravityform id=”22″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/whs-annual-membership-dinner-meeting/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T010000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20241001T214534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T202234Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Tours at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House (18+ age event)
DESCRIPTION:Come join Apex Paranormal and enjoy the spooky October season with a walking ghost tour of the insanely haunted 1855 Harris Kearney Museum Home! Only 1 out of 4 Civil War Era homes still standing in Kansas City\, this place is incredible! Each weekend offers different degrees of tours and ghost investigations. Full on hunts are offered the last weekend of October and attendees must be 18+ years old. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you will be walking\, including stairs and be on your feet for the duration \nRefunds may be issued up to 2 weeks ahead of the scheduled event. \nPURCHASE YOUR Tickets for the dates and times below on Eventbrite \nOct 25th\, 26th: 5-hour Ghost Hunt @ 8:00 pm – 1:00 am – links to each are HERE \n\nThis is a full on ghost hunt so feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. Apex will also provide ghost hunting equipment to use. We’ll start the night with a brief tour and ghost hunting 101 then it’s lights out as we look for the spirits still lurking the halls. This event will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside the building. This is an 18+ age event.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/ghost-tours-at-the-1855-harris-kearney-house-last-weekend-in-october/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Paranormal":MAILTO:theapexparanormal@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ghost Tour and mini investigation at the 1855 Harris-Kearney Home
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the spooky season with a ghost tour and mini investigation of the 1855 Harris Kearney Home in Kansas City\, MO!  \nCome join Apex Paranormal and enjoy the spooky October season with a walking ghost tour of the insanely haunted 1855 Harris Kearney Museum Home! Only 1 out of 4 Civil War Era homes still standing in Kansas City\, this place is incredible! Each weekend offers different degrees of tours and ghost investigations. Full on hunts are offered the last weekend of October and attendees must be 18+ years old. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you will be walking\, including stairs and be on your feet for the duration \nRefunds may be issued up to 2 weeks ahead of the scheduled event. \nPURCHASE YOUR Tickets for the dates and times below on Eventbrite \nOct 18th\, 19th: 1 1/2-hour Ghost Tour and Mini Investigations @ 6pm\, 8pm\, and 10pm – links to each are HERE \n\nThis is a tour and brief investigation but feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. Apex will also provide ghost hunting equipment to use. For the 1st hour\, we’ll leave the lights on and give a history and ghost tour of the location\, during the final 30 mins\, lights go out and we’ll lead attendees on a mini ghost hunt. Tours will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside both buildings. This is an all ages event so bring the whole family for some spooky fun!\n\nOct 25th\, 26th: 5-hour Ghost Hunt @ 8:00 pm – 1:00 am – links to each are HERE \n\nThis is a full on ghost hunt so feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. Apex will also provide ghost hunting equipment to use. We’ll start the night with a brief tour and ghost hunting 101 then it’s lights out as we look for the spirits still lurking the halls. This event will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside the building. This is an 18+ age event.\n\nThis is a tour and brief investigation but feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. Apex will also provide ghost hunting equipment to use.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/ghost-tour-and-mini-investigation-at-the-1855-harris-kearney-home/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
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SUMMARY:Ghost Tours at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House (every weekend in October)
DESCRIPTION:Come join Apex Paranormal and enjoy the spooky October season with a walking ghost tour of the insanely haunted 1855 Harris Kearney Museum Home! Only 1 out of 4 Civil War Era homes still standing in Kansas City\, this place is incredible! Each weekend offers different degrees of tours and ghost investigations. Full on hunts are offered the last weekend of October and attendees must be 18+ years old. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you will be walking\, including stairs and be on your feet for the duration \nRefunds may be issued up to 2 weeks ahead of the scheduled event. \nPURCHASE YOUR Tickets for the dates and times below on Eventbrite \nOct 11th\, 12th: 1-hour Ghost Tour and Mini Investigations @ 7pm\, 9pm\, and 11pm – links to these dates are HERE \n\nOct 11th & 12th are tours only with no investigating but feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. This 1-hour tour will keep the lights on for the faint of heart and learn the history and the stories of ghosts lurking around and inside the location. Tours will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside the building.\n\nOct 18th\, 19th\, 20th: 1 1/2-hour Ghost Tour and Mini Investigations @ 6pm\, 8pm\, and 10pm – links to each are HERE \n\nThis is a tour and brief investigation but feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. Apex will also provide ghost hunting equipment to use. For the 1st hour\, we’ll leave the lights on and give a history and ghost tour of the location\, during the final 30 mins\, lights go out and we’ll lead attendees on a mini ghost hunt. Tours will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside both buildings. This is an all ages event so bring the whole family for some spooky fun!\n\nOct 25th\, 26th\, 27th: 5-hour Ghost Hunt @ 8:00 pm – 1:00 am – links to each are HERE \n\nThis is a full on ghost hunt so feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. Apex will also provide ghost hunting equipment to use. We’ll start the night with a brief tour and ghost hunting 101 then it’s lights out as we look for the spirits still lurking the halls. This event will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside the building. This is an 18+ age event.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/ghost-tours-at-the-1855-harris-kearney-house-every-weekend-in-october/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Paranormal":MAILTO:theapexparanormal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240822T055112Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Tours at the 1855 Harris-Kearney Home (every Fri\, Sat & Sun in Oct.)
DESCRIPTION:Come join Apex Paranormal and enjoy the spooky October season with a walking ghost tour of the insanely haunted 1855 Harris Kearney Museum Home! Only 1 out of 4 Civil War Era homes still standing in Kansas City\, this place is incredible! Each weekend offers different degrees of tours and ghost investigations. Full on hunts are offered the last weekend of October and attendees must be 18+ years old. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you will be walking\, including stairs and be on your feet for the duration \nRefunds may be issued up to 2 weeks ahead of the scheduled event. \nPURCHASE YOUR Tickets for the dates and times below on Eventbrite \nOct 4th\, 5th\, 6th : 1-hour Ghost Tour and Mini Investigations @ 7pm\, 9pm\, and 11pm – links to these dates are HERE  \nOct 11th\, 12th: 1-hour Ghost Tour and Mini Investigations @ 7pm\, 9pm\, and 11pm – links to these dates are HERE \n\nOct 4th\, 5th\, 6th 11th & 12th are tours only with no investigating but feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. This 1-hour tour will keep the lights on for the faint of heart and learn the history and the stories of ghosts lurking around and inside the location. Tours will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside the building.\n\nOct 18th\, 19th\, 20th: 1 1/2-hour Ghost Tour and Mini Investigations @ 6pm\, 8pm\, and 10pm – links to each are HERE \n\nThis is a tour and brief investigation but feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. Apex will also provide ghost hunting equipment to use. For the 1st hour\, we’ll leave the lights on and give a history and ghost tour of the location\, during the final 30 mins\, lights go out and we’ll lead attendees on a mini ghost hunt. Tours will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside both buildings. This is an all ages event so bring the whole family for some spooky fun!\n\nOct 25th\, 26th\, 27th: 5-hour Ghost Hunt @ 8:00 pm – 1:00 am – links to each are HERE \n\nThis is a full on ghost hunt so feel free to bring your own EMF meters\, recorders\, and cameras if you would like. Apex will also provide ghost hunting equipment to use. We’ll start the night with a brief tour and ghost hunting 101 then it’s lights out as we look for the spirits still lurking the halls. This event will be led by real paranormal investigators who will also share their experiences hunting for ghosts inside the building. This is an 18+ age event.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/ghost-tours-at-the-1855-harris-kearney-home/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Paranormal":MAILTO:theapexparanormal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240803T100744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T195047Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240630T221815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T012354Z
UID:7398-1727013600-1727013600@westporthistoricalkc.org
SUMMARY:A Talk on Kansas City Founder\, William Gilliss
DESCRIPTION:Hear as historian Diane Euston discusses one of the most mysterious early Kansas City pioneers\, William Gilliss\, whose life was intertwined with some of the most controversial topics – Indian removal\, enslavement and the political stance of Kansas City during the Civil War. \nWilliam Gilliss\, born in Maryland about 1797\, is a prime example of an enterprising Indian trader who\, because of his reliance upon Native American tribes\, followed his source of income west. His relationships with multiple Native \nAmerican women resulted in at least three children. His relocation to Jackson County\, Missouri and involvement in the Town Company which established Kansas City made him one of the most important and one of the area’s richest early settlers. This\, however\, along with his Southern sympathies\, made him a target of the Union and antislavery settlers. By the time he died in 1869\, his work as a trader\, relationships with Native American tribes\, and role as a town builder were soon overshadowed by headlines over the contestation of his will by his Native American children and grandchildren. Through depositions in these cases from Native Americans\, former traders\, one of his children\, the formerly enslaved\, and prominent residents of Kansas City\, an analysis of a Kansas City businessman and the community in which he lived can be assessed with great detail.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/gilliss-event/
LOCATION:The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library – Fifth Floor\, 14 W. 10th St\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64105
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Community Events (Not Hosted by WHS )
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240808T061022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T175600Z
UID:7631-1726329600-1726340400@westporthistoricalkc.org
SUMMARY:Poetry\, Paintings & Pinot Noir  ... a TLWms Session
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join us for a delightful outdoor afternoon through early evening\, as various artists invited by Westport Historical Society board member Terance Williams perform or display their paintings. A genre of spoken poetry will be presented by Rob Iza.  “Spoken word” poetry is an amalgamation between literary art and performance art: poetry written specifically for the performance\, and has been promoted by Terance through his Music & More Foundation. \nArtists and performers include: Rob Iza\, poet\, Brey Harris\, Claude Harris III\, Jorge Alexander Fuller\, Jose Faus\, Ladi Jane\, Malissa Hinton\, Mary Silwance\, and it is hosted by Tyrone Gethers Jr. \nTerance has championed Kansas City poets for many years\, believing the art is good for the community. He has performed everywhere from bars to the Unicorn Theater\, the Atkins Auditorium at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art\, to the capitol rotunda in Jefferson City\, Missouri\, and routinely at Shawniece and Chris Nicholson’s Corner Bar & Grill at 18th & Vine. \nThis event will be outside on the Harris-Kearney House Museum’s front porch\, or south veranda and lawn areas. Please register by reserving a FREE ticket\, to help us provide enough seating for everyone\, and provide us a way to reach you in the event of severe weather.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/poetry-paintings-pinot/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240906T144345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T150928Z
UID:7853-1725624000-1727377200@westporthistoricalkc.org
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]
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/raffle/
LOCATION:Kelly’s Westport Inn\, 500 Westport Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240808T071254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T124704Z
UID:7636-1724869800-1724873400@westporthistoricalkc.org
SUMMARY:A Night of Music on the Chickering\, the Oldest Piano in Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual evening of socializing as you listen to the sound of our beautiful 1830s Chickering Piano played by Catherine “Kaydee” Gabel\, a very talented Kansas City musician. Kaydee is excited for the opportunity to play the oldest piano in Kansas City\, or so we’ve been told\, and we are sure to enjoy the evening with her. Experienced with piano\, violin and voice\, piano is closest to Kaydee’s heart. She enjoys music from all periods\, but especially loves the Romantic and Contemporary Periods. Learn more about her HERE.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/a-night-of-music-on-the-chickering-piano/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240819T133359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T184646Z
UID:7708-1724072400-1727715600@westporthistoricalkc.org
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.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/exhibit-2024-july-19-october-westports-steptoe-neighborhood/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240819T125813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T133721Z
UID:7699-1724072400-1726678800@westporthistoricalkc.org
SUMMARY:EXHIBIT 2024 July 19 - Sept 19: R. Greg Summers' Interpretations of History in Oil Paintings
DESCRIPTION:In our upper gallery you will find the most exciting collection of oil painting inspired by historic photographs of Kansas City dating back to the early 1800s. Worthy of being compared to an impressionist master painter\, Greg Summers paints like with details making the life in the painting come alive with brush strokes of colors and fine details. \nThe exhibit is available during our normal museum house hours (Friday & Saturday 1-5pm or Sunday 1-4pm) or by appointment. Museum house fees apply.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/exhibit-2024-july-19-sept-19-r-greg-summers-interpretations-of-history-in-oil-paintings/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
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SUMMARY:1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Reopens to the Public
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Public Grand Reopening of the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum! \nAfter an eagerly awaited 18 months\, the Westport Historical Society Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum to the public on Sunday\, July 21st. \nExplore the stunning first-floor renovations and enjoy a major exhibit featuring the magnificent oil paintings of local artist R. Greg Summers. His works include interpretations of historic photographs of Westport and Kansas City\, along with some of his newest pieces from this year’s travels. Discover an introductory exhibit highlighting Westport’s history related to the Steptoe Neighborhood and updated exhibits throughout the museum. \nThe refreshed grounds\, lawn\, and newly-planted flower gardens will also be unveiled\, featuring a unique artifact: the wheels and axle from an 1838 Conestoga-style Covered Wagon\, generously donated by Cooper Weeks. This artifact\, once displayed at the Westport Shopping Center\, will now have a permanent home at the museum. \nWant to get an exclusive sneak-peak before everyone else? Become a member and attend our VIP member’s reopening event on Friday\, July 19th! \nJoin us and step into history at the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum!
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/public-reopening-event/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Events,WHS Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082207
CREATED:20240628T145636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T165048Z
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Member & Guests Grand Reopening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Pricing: \n\nFree: Members and one invited guest\, plus all kids under 6.\n$ 8.00: Unlimited additional member invited guests.\n\nJoin Us for the Grand Re-Opening of the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum! \nAfter an eagerly awaited 18 months\, the Westport Historical Society Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the grand re-opening of the 1855 Harris-Kearney Historical House Museum! \nBe among the first to experience the stunning first-floor renovations and enjoy a major exhibit featuring the magnificent oil paintings of local artist R. Greg Summers. His works include interpretations of historic photographs of Westport and Kansas City\, as well as some of his newest pieces from this year’s travels. \nExplore the introductory exhibit highlighting Westport’s history related to the Steptoe Neighborhood and updated exhibits throughout the museum. The refreshed grounds and newly-planted flower gardens will also be unveiled. \nA special highlight of the event will be the dedication of a unique artifact: the wheels and axle from an 1838 Conestoga-style Covered Wagon\, generously donated by Cooper Weeks. This artifact\, once displayed at the Westport Shopping Center\, will now have a permanent home at the museum. Were you there at its original dedication in 1963? We’d love to see your photos and hear your stories! \nIf you’re not yet a member but would like to attend the Friday Member-Guest Opening Reception\, it’s not too late to join! \nWHS Members: This reopening reception is a wonderful opportunity to invite your family\, friends\, and potential new members\, and includes food and refreshments. All additional invited guests will need a ticket purchased to attend. All tickets include admission\, food\, refreshments\, and entertainment. \nLet’s make this a celebration to remember! \n* A celebration group photo with all attendees will be taken between 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. in front of the south verandas.
URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/member-reopening-event/
LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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