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WANT TO BECOME A MASTER GARDENER?
Join the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City!

Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City educate the public on gardening topics, answer gardening questions, and are proud contributors in their community.  Some of the programs Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City are involved in are Hotline, Speakers Bureau, Garden Tour, Demonstration garden plots, Special Events, and Community Projects, which include: Ronald McDonald House, Watkins Woolen Mill historic heirloom garden, Martha LaFitte Thompson Nature Sanctuary, Harvesters, and much, much more.   Application for the next class is due on June 9.  Additional Information.

Through October 21
Growing Seasons, An American Farm Family at the Beginning of the 20th Century
This educational exhibit is a slice of American history, depicting a distant by familiar, social experience.  Johnson County Museum is proud to be the venue for the national debut of this traveling exhibit consisting of 24 casein paintings, pen & ink vignettes, farm artifacts and a 40 minute DVD.  A variety of complementary programming is planned by the museum and the Johnson County Library.  Photo courtesy of Carolyn Splear Pratt. Tour Development by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, Kansas City, Missouri.
Additional Information                          081607c
Johnson County Museum of History   [Web Site]
6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS  66217    913-715-2550

Through December
New Exhibits Commemorate 80th Anniversary of St. Joseph Museum
Opening of a series of exhibits dedicated to the early years of the museum founded in 1927.  The new exhibits will be open through December during the regular museum hours.
The St. Joseph Museums, Inc.    [Web Site]
3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO   816-232-8471

1 September, Saturday, 10:00 am
William Jewell College - Liberty, MO Historic Architecture Tour
The William Jewell College tour will be led by Angela Stiffler, William Jewell College Archivist.  Meet in front of Gano Chapel on the William Jewell College Quad.  Highlights century-old residences and commercial structures in Liberty's celebrated historic district.  Tour is on foot and lasts approximately one hour; participants are reminded to wear comfortable walking shoes.  Hosted by the City of Liberty and Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc.
Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc.  [Web Site]
The City of Liberty [Web Site]

6 September, Thursday, 2:00 pm
Gallery Walk: “Whose Manifest Destiny?”
Thousands of people journeyed west for as many reasons, but was it truly our nations’
“manifest destiny” to do so? During this twenty minute guided tour, we will explore the concept of Manifest Destiny. Regular Museum Admission Rate
National Frontier Trails Museum      [Web Site]
318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7575

8  September, Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Missouri Town 1855 Music Festival
Let the sounds of the 1850s entertain you with melodious music from the dulcimer to the vibrant sounds of the fiddle.  You will be tapping your toes to songs that have been handed down for generations.  Adults-$5.00, Youth 5-13 and Seniors-$3.00, Under 5yrs.-Free 
Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park, 8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO
816-503-4860  [Web Site]
(Calendar listing from the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Website)

8 - 9 September, Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday Noon - 4:00 pm
Lexington Vintage Homes Tour
Five vintage homes, Historic Wentworth Military Academy and the Battle of Lexington State Historic site will be on the tour.  Ticket are $15 on the day of the tour and $12 if purchased in advance.  Additional Information    081607a
Lexington Tourism Commission   [Web Site]
660-259-4711

13 September, Thursday, 2:00 pm
Gallery Walk: “Whose Manifest Destiny?”
Thousands of people journeyed west for as many reasons, but was it truly our nations’
“manifest destiny” to do so? During this twenty minute guided tour, we will explore the concept of Manifest Destiny. Regular Museum Admission Rate
National Frontier Trails Museum      [Web Site]
318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7575

15 September, Saturday, 4 pm - 7 pm
"Pig Pickin' - Chicken Lickin' Feast"
Wonderful dinner and live entertainment throughout the evening.  Mansion tours are included with ticke price.  Quilt show, door prizes and silent auction.
The Bingham Waggoner Estate, 313 West Pacific, Independence, MO 64050
816-461-3491 [Web Site]

15 September, Saturday, 10:00 am
Historic Independence Square Walking Tour: “Trails From the Square”
Meet at the Truman Statue on East Side of Courthouse Square Many thousands of people embarked on to the Oregon, California and Santa Fe Trails from Independence, Missouri. On this one-hour walking tour, you will explore the historic Square, talk about the jumping off experience, and discuss the methods used to commemorate this important era in United States history. Advanced reservations required. Weather
permitting.$5.00 per person.
National Frontier Trails Museum      [Web Site]
318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7575

18 September, Tuesday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
"Monarch Migration Across the Prairie" Day Trip
The day will begin at the St. Joseph Museum with a PowerPoint presentation on the Monarch butterfly and their migratory habits by Lu Cadden of the Missouri Department of Conservation. She will also provide booklets and handouts on butterflies, Missouri prairie flowers, and Missouri birds.  After the program, participants will board the motor coach for a trip to the Pony Express Lake Conservation Area, which covers 3,290 acres of forest and prairie.  Additional Information           081607b
The St. Joseph Museums, Inc.    [Web Site]
3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO   816-232-8471

20 September, Thursday, 2:00 pm
Gallery Walk: “Whose Manifest Destiny?”
Thousands of people journeyed west for as many reasons, but was it truly our nations’
“manifest destiny” to do so? During this twenty minute guided tour, we will explore the concept of Manifest Destiny. Regular Museum Admission Rate
National Frontier Trails Museum      [Web Site]
318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7575

22 September, Saturday, 10:00 am
The Great War:  The Peace the Failed
The fourth of five forums on the impact of World War 1, each featuring a conversation between two leading authorities and audience members examining the legacies of the First World War and its continued relevance to our lives.  The forums are hosted by The National World War One Museum, The Truman Presidential Library & Museum and The Kansas City Public Library. Visit website link for additional information on speakers. Free admission, but reservations strongly recommended through host facility.  Host facility for this forum:
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial   [Web Site]
100 West 26th St., Kansas City, MO  64108   816-784-1918

27 September, Thursday, 2:00 pm
Gallery Walk: “Whose Manifest Destiny?”
Thousands of people journeyed west for as many reasons, but was it truly our nations’
“manifest destiny” to do so? During this twenty minute guided tour, we will explore the concept of Manifest Destiny. Regular Museum Admission Rate
National Frontier Trails Museum      [Web Site]
318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7575

27 September, Thursday, 6:30 pm
Guided Tour: “Evening Wagon Ride and Swales Walk”
Explore our Santa Fe exhibit gallery, take a ride in a wagon pulled by genuine Missouri Mules, and investigate swales, (grass covered wagon ruts) made by Santa Fe-bound caravans. Advanced reservations required. Weather permitting. $12.00 – Adults, $8.00 children 6-17
National Frontier Trails Museum      [Web Site]
318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7575

29 September, Saturday, 10:00 am
Children’s Workshop: “Corn Husk Doll-Making”
Corn husk dolls are easy and fun to make! During this hour workshop, we will make dolls out of corn husks and learn the history of these unique dolls. Advance reservations required. Workshop limited to fifteen participants. $10.00 per person, museum admission included.
National Frontier Trails Museum      [Web Site]
318 W. Pacific, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7575

29 - 30 September, Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St. Joseph Preservation, Inc. 2007 Annual Historic Homes Tour
Five historic homes are featured in this years tour.  In addition, a walking tour of the Robidoux Historic District is available.  Lunch will be offered at the beautifully restored and renovated Whiskey Mansion at 1723 Francis Street.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 during the tour. Tickets may be purchased by mail or several downtown locations -- see additional details or visit their website.  082807a
St. Joseph Preservation, Inc.    [Web Site]
PO  Box 575, St. Joseph, MO 64502        816-232-8300