Each year, April through October, volunteers provide tours of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Vaile Mansion, 1859 Jail Museum, or provide assistance at the Truman Home Ticket and Information Center which also serves as the Tourism Visitor Center. The National Frontier Trails Museum has a year round docent program.

Orientation and training are provided. Scheduling is flexible to fit each individual's availability. If you enjoy working with people and have an interest sharing the story of Independence’s unique heritage, fill out the form below.

Become An Official Independence Ambassador!  

Attend the "No Problem" Hospitality Training Workshop!

March 26 and June 9, 2010, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Independence Tourism will sponsor a customer service interactive workshop designed for the hospitality industry, interested businesses, residents, and historic site volunteers. The workshop will be held at the National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific. 

Classes, a Tourism video, role playing, lunch on the Historic Square (included in the cost), and a bus tour of 3-4 historic attractions are all a part of the scheduled acitivites as Independence gets ready to welcome visitors!  Cost is $25 with volunteers at historic sites admitted free.  Call 325-7112 for informaton and to receive a registration form.