Links to local history resources, web sites and historic places in the Greater Kansas City area

Fort Osage: Fort Osage, located near Sibley, Missouri, was one of the first projects taken on by the Native Sons (and Daughters).
Friends of Sacred Structures: FOSS dedicated to the preservation of historic religious structures for active community use in Kansas City.
Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library: Exhibits explore the life of America's 33rd President. The library includes primary documents from the life and times of Truman.
Heritage League of Greater Kansas City: Membership organization that promotes awareness and appreciation of the history of the Greater Kansas City area.
Jackson County Historical Society: The historical society holds a vast collection of documents dating from 1828 that tells the story of Jackson County. In addition, the site documents a comprehensive list of historically related web content for Jackson County.
Kansas City Museum: Displaying regional Kansas City historical exhibits from Native American through the Civil War era in Corinthian Hall. The museum occupies the 50 room Beaux Arts style mansion and carriage house built by lumber baron, R.A. Long in 1910.
Kansas City Public Library: The library's Special Collections Department houses, collects, provides and preserves numerous types of resources pertaining to the history of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, genealogy, the Civil War and Western Americana.
Kessler Society: A Kansas City Parks & Recreation citizen supported organization named after the creator of George Kessler, creator of Kansas City's parks and boulevard system.
Lewis and Clark Heritage Trail Riverbend Chapter: The Riverbend Chapter supports the Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation at the local level through events, activities, programs, promotion, and protection of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. In addition, the local chapter encourages local interest in the expedition and related historic sites.
Liberty Memorial Museum: The only public museum in the United States dedicated solely to the history of World War I. The museum was originally built by private donations from the people of Kansas City. It is now the official National Historic Landmark, and the nation's only official World War I memorial.
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm: This site was built in 1865 and used as a stagecoach stop along the Santa Fe Trail. Twenty acres remain of the original 570-acre site. This is the last surviving stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail.
Missouri Town 1855: A living history museum showing the structures, attire and lifestyles found in mid-19th Century Jackson County, Missouri.
National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame: A 172-acre complex with the National Farmers Memorial, Agricultural Hall of Fame, Museum of Farming and Farm Town USA.
National Frontier Trails Museum: Located in downtown Independence, Missouri, it is devoted to the history of the overland trails.
Thomas Hart Benton State Historic Site: The home of nationally known painter Thomas Hart Benton. Untouched since his passing in 1975, the home includes the converted carriage house - his studio that still looks as he left it.
Toy and Miniature Museum: Details coming
Union Cemetery: Union Cemetery, formed as the cemetery for the union of the two early Kansas City towns, Westport and the Town of Kansas
Union Station Kansas City: The restored 1914 railroad hub includes historical exhibits, Science City, restaurants and theaters.
Western Historical Manuscript Collection: A variety of regional Kansas City historic information. Includes various collections, the Native Sons' collection, a listserv and more.
Westport Historical Society: Organization dedicated to the preservation of history related to the Westport area. The society's headquarters is the Harris-Kearney House, built in 1855 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wornall House: Details coming
Wyandotte County Historical Society & Museum: The Wyandotte County History Society & Museum was organized in 1889 and is dedicated to the preservation of the history and development of Wyandotte County.

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Links to local history resources, web sites and historic places in the Greater Kansas City area

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