History

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.”

The Bidwell-Bartleson Party took the ultimate gamble well before the Gold Rush had emerged as a reason to reach California.

The lies told hours after Clarence Myers’ death coupled with the stereotype of women as innocent creatures created even more sensationalism as people in Kansas City dissected this horrific case.

By Diane Euston There are few stories of our past that feature enterprising women. Often

The 1859 Jail Museum gives visitors a chance to step back in time and unlock the stories of some of the most famous temporary residents.

This home is not just the story of one family; it’s the story of Kansas City’s unique history.

“This is exactly the kind of environment we had envisioned it being in after a nationwide search. We felt like it was home, and it was meant to be.”

“No woman….in so short a time a period of time, ever crowded into a brief life more of romance, waywardness, dereliction and devotion…than the betwitching Fanny Owens.”