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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T183000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T140000
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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:20260430T082308
CREATED:20240808T061022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T175600Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082308
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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]
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082308
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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.
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:20260430T082308
CREATED:20240819T125813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T133721Z
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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:20260430T082308
CREATED:20240628T170214Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T082308
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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