A guide to the history and natural resources of the Kansas City - St. Joseph area and surrounding communities

 

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Event Calendars Directories

   Events and New Exhibits
Upcoming events hosted by area museums, historical sites, nature centers and related organizations

   Summer Camps

   Reservations Required
Upcoming tours and events requiring extended pre-registration.

   Antiques & Collectibles Shows

   Museums and Historical Sites

   Historical Societies

   City and County Governments

Historical Images Historical Reprints

Pictures, post cards and photos from our past.

Gallery Index

A collection of articles on  the Kansas City - St. Joseph corridor digitally reprinted from the original documents. 

 Reprints Index

Book Reviews Natural Resources

Books that might never make it to your local bookstore, but bring a wealth of information on a variety of local history.

 Book Review Index

Rivers, streams,  plains, hills, mountains, summer heat and winter blizzards . . . the natural environment that effected our history.          Resource Index
 
Student Essays New on WindingRiver.com
Local college and high school papers focusing on Civil War era pioneers, historic places, issues and interesting artifacts.

 Student Essays Index

Exhibits -- Temporary exhibits at area museums and nature centers

Reservations Required  -- Events requiring early reservations

Online Resources  --  Videos, podcasts and special web sites

 

 

 


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