Visitor Guide 2023 Summer Update

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Planning a visit to Independence and need some fun ideas on what to do while you are here? We've got you covered! Check out our quarterly update with our up-to-date…

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Feels Like Home for the Holidays

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Are you looking for new traditions to add wonder, magic, and joy this holiday season? Your trail should lead you to Independence this holiday season. You and your family can…

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Beautiful new mural added to Independence Square

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A new mural honoring the history of the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails was recently completed by artist Julie Heide on the Independence Square. You can find it on…

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Celebrate 50 years of the SantaCaligon Days Festival!

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The long-standing Independence tradition, the SantaCaliGon® Days Festival, has a lot to celebrate!  The festival hosted by the Independence Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Xfinity will celebrate its 50th…

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Happy Birthday President Truman!

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Celebrate with us President Harry S. Truman's birthday is May 8 and to celebrate there are a variety of activities, events and programs at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library…

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This Great Debater Called Independence Home

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Melvin Tolson isn't a household name, but most everyone is familiar with Denzel Washington. In 2007, Denzel Washington directed and starred in a movie called The Great Debaters, which tells…

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