History

Founded in 1833, the town sometimes considered “the mother of Kansas City” banned the sale of alcohol at several points in its history.

Her early role in the public school system and ongoing advocacy for children make her a prominent figure in Kansas City’s history.

“She was quite innovative for the time, believing that the role of a teacher was more than book learning.

“The thing about Black history is that the truth is so much more complex than anything you could make up.”

When I went to meet Clarence Klapmeyer, Jr., I was curious to know about his family’s long-standing legacy in the community. What I received instead was the lovely story of Buzzy and Margie’s life.

Hundreds of hired men with horse-driven plows work to clear city streets

High school course encourages young people to connect to local past.

Fr. Francis Hagedorn was a pious young priest who went missing for 16 months. He returned to serve the diocese for his lifetime, though his whereabouts and an explanation are lost to history.

“There it was, beautifully lit in an unbelievable scene of splendor. In that square bay window at 1409 Cherry, the first electrically lit Christmas tree stood proudly for all of Kansas City to see.”

Kansas City’s once premier shopping destination was a center of Christmas merriment and gift giving

By Diane Euston Traditions – they are the heart and soul of the holidays. Past

By Diane Euston Leadership in our city has been commanded by a mayor elected by

By Diane Euston     On the crisp, cool morning of Oct. 17, 1897, two men dressed

Homes Tour offers visitors a chance to visit the past

The story of a south Kansas City pioneer who was captain of the first overland trip to California in 1841, “giving impetus to a steady flow of Americans into California.”