Opened as a theatre in 1950 and a nonprofit organization in 1951, Starlight is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City, Missouri, and connects our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage audiences of all ages. Offering diverse programming year-round, Starlight p...
A final resting place for many, remains buried in the cemetery include Celia Ann Dayton, a native of Vermont. She is believed to be the first woman doctor in Kansas. She arrived in Spring Hill in 1859, with her adopted son, Hiram Eugene, who was also a doctor. Located west of the intersection of Lawrence and Harrison streets.
The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce serves as a link between the local businesses, their peers and the community. A business-minded organization, the chamber works to support businesses serving as strong corporate members. As an advocate for business interests, the chamber works to provide networking and marketing opportunities while providing access to economic development assistance.
Providing a unified voice for the community, we promote commerce and enhance the quality of life in south Kansas City. South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has a state of the art training room, up to 80 particpants. Plenty of free and accessible parking. Advanced audio/visual and technologies - in person and virtual participation.
The Soldiers Monument was dedicated on August 30, 1877 before an audience of 10,000 people to honor the five Free State men killed in the Battle of Osawatomie on August 30, 1856. The monument is the grave of Frederick Brown, George W. Partridge, David Garrison and Theron Parker Powers. Charles Kaiser's body was never found,...
Kansas City’s Science City is THE place for inquisitive young minds to create, explore, and experiment with the BIG world of science through hands-on learning and non-stop fun. Internationally awarded for “Visitor Experience” and named one of the country’s TOP 25 science centers, Science City annually educates and entertain...
Louisburg is located on the historic Frontier Military Scenic Byway, and its Little Round House, once used as a port of entry, is a popular tourist site.
Kansas City’s Municipal Rose Garden is the realization of a dream that began in 1931 by a group of women lead by Laura Conyers Smith. They established the Kansas City Rose Society which created the public rose garden in Loose Park. The first garden contained 120 rose plants. Now there are about 4,000 roses of about 55 varie...
Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum features artifacts from the Buffalo Soldiers and ruins of Bethel AME Church Underground Railroad Site along with memorabilia belonging to notable African-American figures such as General Colin Powell. We also showcase bronze statues of Buffalo Soldiers and an exclusive Black Dignit...
The Kansas Republican Party was organized by Horace Greeley at the corner of Sixth and Main Streets on May 18, 1859. At that time, the Osage Valley Hotel was here and a crowd of 5,000 people filled and surrounded the hotel. The current building is the Osage Valley Block built in 1890.