Kansas City History Events

Events

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Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace National World War I Museum	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Tue., September 1 until Sun., November 29, 10:00am-5:00pm	Midtown	Art History Museum Exhibits & Events
Bill Watterson, the reclusive artist who drew the beloved newspaper strip Calvin and Hobbes, was not, according to comic-book artist Dan Clowes, "fit to hold Charles Schulz's jock strap" back when Schulz was in his prime. During Schulz's midcareer creative renaissance, both he and his Peanuts... More >>

The First World War in Color National World War I Museum	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Tue., September 1 until Wed., September 1, 10:00am-5:00pm	Midtown	History Museum Exhibits & Events
The First World War in Color: International Treasures from the National World War I Museum presents newly acquired historical objects from countries around the world. Black and white photography which captured the gray images of the Great War failed to show the flashes of color seen by the... More >>

Christmas Around Town Old Shawnee Town	Sat., December 5	Shawnee	Family Events History Holiday
Christmas Around Town, a free family event, features a bell choir and the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree at Shawnee City Hall, as well as visits with Santa Claus, sleigh rides, magicians, music and more at Shawnee Town Museum. Local downtown businesses will have holiday open houses... More >>

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Reading and signing by Donald Gilmore Lawrence Public Library	Mon., December 7, 7:00pm	Lawrence	Literary Events Free Events History Library

Free Admission for Bank of America Cardholders National World War I Museum	First Friday, Saturday of every month from Fri., June 5 until Sun., December 6	Midtown	Free Events History Museum Exhibits & Events Promotional Events

Keys to the City Exhibit Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch	Daily from Fri., September 4 until Thu., December 31	Downtown	History Library

Puppets: Depression thru Recession Puppetry Arts Institute	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Tue., September 1 until Thu., July 1, 10:00am-5:00pm	Independence	Art Children's Events History

Community Curator program Union Station	Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm	Downtown	Free Events History Lectures Museum Exhibits & Events

Truman Home Tours Truman Home	Daily, 9:00am-4:45pm	Independence	History Museum Exhibits & Events