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From: "David W. Jackson"
To: "Membernews"
Subject: [JCHS Member News] HistorE-Newsletter from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:28:07 -0600

HistorE-Newsletter from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
April 2006

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Bold Improvisation: 120 Years of African-American Quilts
Through April 2, 2006
This is the last weekend to explore more than a century of African-American craft and creativity through quilts and textiles at the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City. Call 816.483.8300 for more information.

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Calling All Prospective Volunteers!
Do you have 3 weekday hours to volunteer?
The Jackson County Historical Society would love to welcome you as a greeter for our museum, the 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home and Museum. It's a simple job, and can be lots of fun meeting people from all over the world who visit Independence, Missouri, and discover the fascinating site we offer that brings to life the outlaws and bandits of the western frontier...and those who tried to maintain justice! We have 3-hour openings on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesday-Friday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact Lindsey if you or someone you know is interested (816.461.1897, Ext. 303, or lgaston@jchs.org)

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"Blue Springs Terrace" is 100 Years Old!
Saturday, April 8, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For 100 years Blue Springs Terrace in Blue Springs has provided retirement homes for retired pastors and spouses of the United Church of Christ. Enjoy a little corner of Jackson County's "history in the making" at a free-will donation pancake breakfast, 19th Street Terrace and Walnut, Blue Springs. Inquires call Dennis at 816.690.7665, or Bill at 816.272.8685. The Jackson County Historical Society has not YET been offered a donation of original, historical materials relating to "Blue Springs Terrace." If you have photographs or information, now is a milestone moment to do so. E-mail us at info@jchs.org.

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J.C. Nichols and the Shaping of Kansas City
Sunday, April 9, 2006
2 p.m.
Dr. Bill Worley brings J.C. Nichols to life with stories about the Country Club Plaza and nearby neighborhoods. This presentation coincides with the opening of the Ward Parkway exhibit. Plaza branch of the Kansas City Public Library, 4801 Main Street. Free and open to the public.

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Liberty Memorial Video Series
April 9 through May 7
Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m.
These FREE presentations open to the public are about "World War I Years: America Becomes a World Power," and include videos titled, "Over There," "Modern War," "The American People in Wartime," and, "Peace Making." For more information call 816.784.1918.

BTW, the Jackson County Historical Society continues to interview veterans of all wars as part of the Veterans History Project. If you'd like to participate, e-mail info@jchs.org.

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Raytown Historical Society Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Tuesday April 11, 2006
6 p.m.
Happy Anniversary, Raytown Historical Society! Dinner meeting and anniversary program at the Raytown Christian Church, 61st and Blue Ridge Boulevard. $7.50 dinner. Get your advance reservations by calling 816.356.2338 or 353.5516; or, e-mail: raytownhistorical@sbcglobal.net

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Connecting Jackson County, Missouri, and Kentucky's Bluegrass
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
1 to 2 p.m.
Josephine Clay: Pioneer Horsewoman of the Bluegrass. Another great story that connects with Jackson County’s Past. Henry Clay Simpson, Jr., author of a new book by the same title, will visit from out of town to deliver a fascinating presentation about Josephine Clay, a sporting woman who’s roots are entwined with the history of our area, not to mention how she gained in 1864 a foothold in the thoroughbred industry.

Our Roger “T.” Sermon History Series are engaging one-hour presentations on history related topics co-sponsored by Jackson County Historical Society and the Independence, Missouri, Parks and Recreation Department. Truman Memorial Building, 416 West Maple, Independence; parking @ corner Truman & Pleasant. Feel free to bring your own bag lunch to enjoy during the presentations. Beverages are provided. Program FREE and open to the public.

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New Book Makes 40 Unpublished Letters Available
Jackson County Historical Society member Carol Freeman Braby has recently compiled and annotated, "Letters from Jerusalem, 1913-1914: Correspondence of H. Arthur and Edna Howland Koehler," to friends in Independence, Missouri, describing news of transatlantic and European travel; work of Christian missionaries in Palestine; daily life under Islam; and, escaping starvation and threats of massacre. Ms. Braby kindly donated a copy to the Society's Research Library. Acquire your $16.95 copy today from Two Trails Publishing: cwbklady@aol.com

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Kansas City's African-American "Immunes" in the Spanish American War
Sunday, April 23, 2006
2 p.m.
Roger D. Cunningham, Kansas City native author and historian, will present on Company K of the 7th U.S. Volunteer Infantry, an African-American unit organized in Kansas City during the Spanish-American War. Why were they called the "Immunes?" Come and "inoculate" yourself to the answer! Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall, 3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City. For more information, call 816.483.8300.**********

The Civil War in Jackson County
Sunday, April 23, 2006
3 p.m.
The fighting in Jackson County began with the Border Wars six years BEFORE the Civil War, and the Bushwhackers and outlaws kept it going for another 15 years following the War. Ted Stillwell presents this FREE lecture at the Trails West branch of the Kansas City Public Library, 11401 E 23rd Street, Independence. For information, or to reserve a seat, call 816.701.3483

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Civil War Roundtable Dedicates Napoleon Cannon
Saturday, April 29, 2006
10-11:30 a.m. (optional luncheon to follow)
Mayor Kay Barnes and other dignitaries will participate in the cannon dedication ceremony and exhibits of artifacts and historical displays. Near Byram's Ford on the east side of the Kansas City Water Department headquarters, 4800 E. 63rd Street. A luncheon hosted by the Monnett Battle of Westport Fund following the dedication ceremony is offered to interested parties. Reservations for the $12 luncheon must be made by April 15 by calling 816.561.1821.***********

Help Document the Evolution of BLUE RIDGE MALL
The Jackson County Historical Society continues to pursue original materials that help document the evolution of the Blue Ridge Mall. Plenty of people have fond memories, and we've already had inquires for information. BUT, we have little to offer since only a couple of miscellaneous items have been donated to our archives so far. Rod Shelley photographed some of the current activities at the site, and posted his images at http://www.rodslair.com/br-mall/. We hope folks will remember to donate to the Society's collections for posterity. If you have items, particularly photographs, that you'd like to make available to the public through our facility, we'd like to hear from you. Contact us at info@jchs.org

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They Moved On..Across the Ocean, Across the Land: Our Ancestors' Immigration and Migration
Saturday, April 29, 2006
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A workshop sponsored by the Jackson County Genealogical Society and presented by Janice Schultz, Director, Genealogy and Local History Branch, Mid-Continent Public, and Beverly Whitaker, genealogical researcher and author on migration topics. FREE and open to the public, Genealogical Society Library, 1111 W. Pacific, Independence. Light lunch available. Registration is appreciated. To register, or for more information, call Marilyn at 816.796.3199, or V.G. at 816.373.6347.

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Jackson County Historical Society
129 West Lexington Ave., Mezzanine Level
Independence, MO 64050

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