Thomas Hart Benton Home And Studio State Historic Site
Thomas Hart Benton's life is present in both his home and his paintings, and both are preserved at Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site. A trip to the home and studio of the renowned painter, sculptor,... from mostateparks.com
Grinter Place
Moses Grinter traded with the Delaware before building this brick farmhouse in 1862. Moses and Annie Grinter, a Delaware, farmed, raised poultry and livestock, in Kansas City. A trip to Grinter Place isn"t just a look ... heritagesites.com
Union Station Kansas City
This fully restored 1914 landmark is Kansas City's most prominent destination for entertainment and cultural activities. The station is home to a permanent rail exhibit with vintage rail cars, an interactive science ce... heritagesites.com
National World War I Museum At Liberty Memorial
A single crack of gunfire in 1914 sparked an event that forever changed our world. In all, 36 nations took up arms in the world?s first global conflict. During the ?Great War? 65 million men and women served in the military.... visitkc.com
Thomas Hart Benton Home And Studio State Historic Site
Thomas Hart Benton's life is present in both his home and his paintings, and both are preserved at Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site. A trip to the home and studio of the renowned painter, sculptor,... mostateparks.com
Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
In the 19th century, Americans wanted more land and settlement moved west. For countless Indians, the American thrust for land meant the end of their traditional way of life. The Shawnee Mission was one of many missions esta... visitkc.com
Bingham-waggoner Estate
The Bingham-Waggoner Estate is recognized today as one of the most significant historical sites in western Missouri because of its role in the history of the area and the people that lived there. Plotted in 1827 on that supe... visitkc.com
John Wornall House Museum & Herb Garden
The Greek Revival home, built in 1858 by John B. Wornall is now accurately restored to the period, its interior spaces and authentic furnishings demonstrate why the house was called "the most pretentious house in the s... heritagesites.com
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Harry S Truman National Historic Site includes the Truman Home in Independence, Missouri, and the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Missouri. Both units are within the Kansas City metropolitan area (population 1.5 million). ... museumland.net
Janssen Place Historic District
Originally intended as a planned, residential area, Janssen Place was conceived and developed by Arthur E. Stilwell, a railroad magnate and urban planner. Designed in 1897 and patterned after Portland and Westmoreland Places in... hmdb.org
Mutual Musicians Foundation
The Mutual Musicians Foundation is located in the heart of Kansas City's historic jazz district. Originally home to the Black Musicians' Protective Union Local 627 A.F. of M., The Foundation continues its grand tradition as ... visitkc.com
Byram's Ford Historic District
Text of the Marker: Byram's Ford Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Site of the Battle of the Big Blue October 22 and 23, 1864 and the I... hmdb.org
Wornall Homestead
Built in 1858 by John Wornall on his 640-acre farm, this house was in the center of heavy fighting on October 23, 1864. After the last Confederate charge to the north toward Westport was repulsed, this house was used as a field... hmdb.org
Kritser House
Martin Kritser, a grocer, bought this lot in 1847 and probably had the house built soon after. Patrick McCarty, one time saloon keeper on this square, bought it in 1849. This modest house is typical of the majority of houses bu... hmdb.org
Trinity Episcopal Church
The first Episcopal Congregation in Jackson County was organized in 1844. This building, begun in 1881, was designed in the rural Gothic style by the distinguished Boston firm of Sturgis & Brigham. Here Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Tr... hmdb.org
Vaile Mansion
If you and your grandchildren enjoy touring opulent, historic homes, you should not miss the Vaile Mansion in Independence. This beautiful Victorian home has exquisite architectural details on the outside and overflows ... grandparents.com
Jackson County Marshal's House And Jail Museum
Built in 1859, these buildings served as United States Provost Marshal's headquarters during the Civil War. Frank James, outlaw, and William C. Quantrill, border war guerrilla, were jailed here. In use until 1933. hmdb.org
Santa Fe Trail
Marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Missouri 1909 Independence hmdb.org
First Battle Of Independence
The Battle of Independence was fought at this and other locations on Aug. 11, 1862. On that day, a force of Confederate soldiers launched a dawn surprise attack on the Union garrison stationed at Independence and compelled it t... hmdb.org