5/2/2013
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Am I Indian? Who Was My Grandpa?
Description:
It is estimated that over 20,000 residents of the Kansas City Metro area are of Native American heritage. Many more recall stories that their grandmother was part Cherokee or that their great grandfather was thought to be American Indian. Now they are wondering how they can know for sure. Nancy Blue discusses the basic information about tracing your Native American ancestors. She will outline the steps for obtaining a CDIB card (Certificate of Degree of Indian blood). She also covers the requirements for obtaining membership in the tribe. She specializes in the five "Civilized Tribes," Choctaw, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Creek. However, she will have some information about researching other tribes as well. Participants will receive hand-outs listing resources and contact information for further research.
(For adults) Registration is required. 7:00 PM
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Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/2/2013
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Getting Ready
Description:
2:00 pm every Thursday in April. Regular museum admission rates apply.
Tour the gallery exhibits with a guide to examine what needed to be done to prepare for a westward journey.
Location:
National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
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5/4/2013
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Dear Jane Quilt Group
Description:
"Dear Jane" is the name of a quilt made in 1863 by Jane A. Stickle. There are 225 different blocks in her sampler quilt. Come make your own version of "Dear Jane." It is said, "Jane's quilt is the mother of all quilts, and all of the quilts which we make are her babies." We invite all quilters and non-quilters to join us on the first Saturday of each month for 2 hours. (For adults) Registration is required. 1:00 P.M.
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Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/4/2013
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Heritage Scrapbooking
Description:
Scrapbooking is a way of preserving memories using photographs, printed media, memorabilia, and embellishments in decorated books. Heritage scrapbooking is a way of maintaining and recording family history in a creative way. Come and exchange ideas, get tips from guest speakers, and just have fun! Bring your own scrapbooking "stuff"! This program runs for 2 hours.
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Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/4/2013
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Trails From the Square
Description:
1:00 pm. $5 per person. Weather permitting, advance reservations required by 3:00 pm Friday, March 22. Meet at the Jackson Statue on the west side of the Historic Independence Courthouse.
Investigate early Independence history in this hour-long walking tour of the historic Courthouse Square and environs.
Location:
National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
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5/4/2013
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Truman Days Celebration on the Historic Independence Square
Description:
Take advantage of daylong admission for a buck each at the city's tourism sites, which include the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Vaile Mansion, 1859 Jail & Marshal's Home Museum, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, The Puppetry Arts Institute, National Frontier Trails Museum, Leila's Hair Museum, visits with Harry Truman, live music and entertainment, concessions, and children's activities. You can also hop on the Truman Trolley for only a buck a person to ride to and from the tourism sites and attractions. Take a stroll around the historic Independence Square and stop in one of the many unique shops and restaurants the Square has to offer. For more information call (816) 325-7111 or visit the website at http://www.visitindependence.com
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Historic Independence Square, Main, Lexington, Liberty & Maple
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5/4/2013
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Wagons HO! (Childrens program)
Description:
10:00 am, $7.50 for children 6-17, $10 for adults, advance reservations are required.
During this two-hour program participants will see the film "West", tour the exhibit galleries with a guide, pack a prairie schooner, make a memory book, and take a covered wagon ride. This is a great activity for home schools or scout groups.
Location:
National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
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5/7/2013
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Beginning Genealogy with Suzanne Vinduska
Description:
This class focuses on procedures, skills, and techniques needed for beginning a search of your family genealogy.
(For adults) Registration is required. 7:00 PM
Location:
Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/7/2013
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Preserve Your Family History
Description:
Preserve Your Family History
This class will focus on strategies for preserving family history. Preservation techniques for paper and digital materials will be discussed.
(For adults) Registration is required. 10:00 AM
Location:
Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/9/2013
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Getting Ready
Description:
2:00 pm every Thursday in April. Regular museum admission rates apply.
Tour the gallery exhibits with a guide to examine what needed to be done to prepare for a westward journey.
Location:
National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
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5/11/2013
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Researching your Historic Property
Description:
Interested in learning more about who used to live in your home or when it was constructed? Think someone famous or infamous may have lived there? Learn how to use resources such as city directories, fire insurance maps, plat maps, newspaper articles to trace the story of your property. The class covers various Library and online resources to use when hunting for the previous owners of a house, identifying construction dates, the home's original address or location, recognizing previous architectural styles and trends, historic uses of the property, and neighborhood development. Beginning level.
(For adults) Registration is required. 10:00 AM
Location:
Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/16/2013
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Getting Ready
Description:
2:00 pm every Thursday in April. Regular museum admission rates apply.
Tour the gallery exhibits with a guide to examine what needed to be done to prepare for a westward journey.
Location:
National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
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5/18/2013
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Civil War Women Genealogy
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We think of women today being politically, socially, and civically active as a matter of course. Not so in 1860. Women were given the role of "women's work" in life, and in war. This era marks a subtle but significant change which some believe formed the basis for the suffrage movement and the birth of the "Modern Woman". Through the records, resources, and repositories, we'll examine women's roles in anti-slavery organizations, soldier's aid organizations, lineage societies, and freed slave support societies.
(For adults) Registration is required. 10:00 AM
Location:
Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/21/2013
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Walkabout at MGC
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Take a walk around MGC and learn about all the wonderful resources available for genealogy and history research. Each department will be explored as we tour the building, displays, periodicals, microforms, special classes and events, rare books, full book collection, maps, and archived materials. Beginning level. Like this class? Check out the Hidden Treasures at MGC class!
(For adults) Registration is required. 10:00 AM
Location:
Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/23/2013
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Getting Ready
Description:
2:00 pm every Thursday in April. Regular museum admission rates apply.
Tour the gallery exhibits with a guide to examine what needed to be done to prepare for a westward journey.
Location:
National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
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5/28/2013
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Writers Block
Description:
You've gathered records, stories, and pictures. You've talked to every living relative and a few dead ones. What's next? PUBLISH! This group will discuss the writing and publishing process with guest speakers and each other. Time will be set aside at each meeting to share your writing with other struggling authors. Starts at 10 a.m. Meeting lasts 1 1/2 hours.
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Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/30/2013
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Evening Wagon Ride and Swales Walk
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6:00 pm, $15 for adults, $10 children 6-17. Advance reservations are required by 3:00 pm day of event.
Explore the 1830's wagon ruts left by Santa Fe Trail caravans, enjoy a wagon tour highlighting some of the history of Independence, and examine artifacts related to the Santa Fe Trail in the exhibit gallery to understand the importance of this international trail of commerce and military.
Location:
National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
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5/30/2013
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Getting Ready
Description:
2:00 pm every Thursday in April. Regular museum admission rates apply.
Tour the gallery exhibits with a guide to examine what needed to be done to prepare for a westward journey.
Location:
National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
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5/30/2013
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Underground Railroad: The Who, What, and Where Did It Go
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Secret codes, secret symbols, secret agents, and songs! Cultural historian Brother John shares more insight on what was going on during this time in America's history.
(Ages 8 and up) Registration is required. 7:00 PM
Location:
Midwest Genealogy Center
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5/31/2013
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Beginning Census Records with Ellen
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Come time travel with Ellen! We'll explore the Federal Census from 1790 to 1940, learning what our government thought was important about our ancestors, and how we can apply that information to our genealogy research.
(For adults) Registration is required. 10:00 AM
Location:
Midwest Genealogy Center
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