History

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.

 It is said that “Janssen Place remains one of the most beautiful developments in Kansas City.”

Here, thousands of boys starting in 1927 were given the chance to explore nature outside of a crowded city.

Despite the fires, a flagship building on Main St. has been standing for just shy of 200 years.

Platted in 1871 and incorporated a year later, Belton is celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.