BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westport Historical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260430T201932 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:20260308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T201932 CREATED:20250424T043915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T195920Z UID:8174-1772974800-1797868800@westporthistoricalkc.org SUMMARY:TOURS >> HOUSE Tours Closed Today Sunday April 19\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:TOUR HOURS for the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum\nGuests are almost always welcomed by Gracie the Museum’s Official Greeter! \n2026 TOURS Open SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nTOURS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE TODAY\nUpdated: 4/19/2026 — Refresh your screen to ensure updates appear. \n\n\nNORMAL Walk-In SCHEDULE\n: Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m. every weekend thru Dec. 20th (unless otherwise posted below and on Facebook).\n\n\n\n\nOPEN for Walk-In Tours  (Now thru Dec 20th)   \n\nSaturday or Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise posted below and on Facebook)\nTICKETS\n\nTickets for normal tour days and hours\, are always available in advance or at the door.\nTickets for special appointment times ~ if you are unable to come on the weekends ~ may also be purchased online. Confirm a tour appointment first by calling 913-787-1707 BEFORE purchasing your ticket.\nTour Tickets purchased online\, in advance\, will be given priority over walk-ins. purchase tour tickets by Credit Card or PayPal HERE.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLOSED for Walk-In Tours (Periodically Walk-In Tours are closed for special events or due to Tour Guide schedule conflicts.) \n\nClosed Saturday April 18th & 25th – due to special events\nClosed Saturday May 30th – for a special event\nClosed Sunday June 28th – for a special event\nClosed Saturday July 18th – for a special event\n\n\n\n\n\nSELF-GUIDED TOURS are not available.\nAPPOINTMENTS available for Individual or Group Tours\, and Field Trips \n(7 days a week\, now thru Dec. 20th) and FIELD TRIPS (Mon -Sat thru Dec. 18th)  If you cannot come on the weekend\, call 913-787-1707 to schedule your tour appointment any day of the week —  based on the availability of tour guides. Appointments include groups up to 12 people\, field trips\, or individuals. \n          \nCURRENT EXHIBITS in the Museum House\n\nOur Documenting History “Working” Exhibit as we inventory everything in the museum house or in storage. (located in the 2nd floor gallery) URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/museum-house-tours-schedule-and-changes/ LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4648-e1762120709650.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T201932 CREATED:20260401T090056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T090023Z UID:9482-1777125600-1777132800@westporthistoricalkc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/wp-content/uploads/Resized_Resized_20240719_192608_1721490679079_1721490690799-1-e1737255295439.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Historical Society":MAILTO:westporthistoricalkc.admn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T201932 CREATED:20260425T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T200014Z UID:9556-1780149600-1780160400@westporthistoricalkc.org SUMMARY:Brats 'n' Burgers with Coach Reid DESCRIPTION:Fire up your appetite for a one-of-a-kind afternoon at Brats n’ Burgers with Coach Reid on Saturday\, May 30th from 2–5pm on the lawn of the historic Harris-Kearney House! Enjoy great food\, a lively atmosphere with a band\, and the chance to see Coach Reid working the grill up close—all while supporting renovations of this 1855 landmark. With only 150 tickets available (including just 20 exclusive VIP spots)\, this event will sell out fast. Please note: no autographs will be given at the event. Rain or shine\, this is your chance to be part of a memorable Kansas City experience! \nVIP guests receive: \n\nPriority seating near Coach Reid at the grill\nAccess to a special photo-op upon his arrival\nA signed photograph to take home\n\nPicnic-style food catered by Hy-Vee\, specialty drinks at the bar crafted by J. Rieger\, beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages are all included in your ticket at this tailgate-style event. Buy your tickets today — they’re going fast! \n\n\nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/event/brats-n-burgers-with-coach-reid/ LOCATION:1855 Harris-Kearney Museum House\, 4000 Baltimore Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States CATEGORIES:WHS Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westporthistoricalkc.org/wp-content/uploads/Brats-n-Burgers-Event-Flyer-Final.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR