History

“At its peak, it was a beehive of activity.”

Isaac McCoy’s true leadership and vision ensured that Native American tribes had land they could call their home.

“I remember days turning plumb dark because of the dust.”

Through the fog-covered window of the Lux home on Archibald Street in Westport, the children saw the glowing beauty of the largest tree they had ever seen.

While Christmas traditions were spreading quickly throughout the country, this area was heating up under the pressures of proslavery and antislavery settlers. 

Weston is a picturesque destination any time of year, but there’s just something special about it at Christmastime.

“He always expected great things from Kansas City.”

This year, the Mid-Continent Public Library will show appreciation for area veterans by giving away

As some Kansas Citians experimented with adult and children’s parties focused on some harmless fun, there were still those out to cause mischief within the community. 

Events such as the Homes Tour on October 15 and Scare-It Halloween in the Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood showcase the beautiful, historic neighborhood that is, in many ways, undergoing its own renaissance.