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Principal and teachers of the Columbian School, Independence, Missouri. Top row, left to right: Tillie C. Adams; William D. Hifner, principal; Donna Loar. Middle row, l-r: Mary V. Moore; Belle Murphy. Bottow row, l-r: Laura Woodruff; Mamie Dunne; Retta Searingen. From: Independence Schools.

Our Favorite Harry Truman Quotes on Education

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Post published:August 25, 2021
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Independence's Harry S. Truman loved learning. Even before he started school, he knew how to read, and his love for history and biography served him well as President of the…

Reimagined and Reopening: Make Plans to Visit the All-New Truman Library

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Post published:June 28, 2021
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The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is finally set to reopen. Learn about the renovation and get your tickets today!

We’re Reopening our Historic Sites

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Post published:April 26, 2021
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After being closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Independence will reopen the Vaile Mansion and the Bingham-Waggoner Estate to the public beginning Saturday, May…

“Haunted Independence” campaign wins international, industry award

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Post published:April 12, 2021
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Visit Independence is proud to announce that it has earned a coveted industry award in recognition of its "Haunted Independence" marketing campaign. The campaign earned gold in the the Hospitality…

SantaCaliGon Days Friday Night Headliner Announced

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Post published:October 16, 2020
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After a pandemic put a damper on the SantaCaliGon Days Festival in 2020, festival organizers have announced that the multi-platinum band Little Texas will be headlining the mainstage Friday night at…

Independence, Colorized

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Post published:August 18, 2020
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Which sounds longest? 73,000 days, 2,400 months, or 200 years? No matter how you look at it, Missouri officially reached its bicentennial on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, and we're happy…

5 Times Harry Truman Looked like Harry Potter

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Post published:August 11, 2020
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Is it just us, or does a young Harry Truman bear a striking resemblance to everyone's favorite wizard, Harry Potter? We're lucky that the Truman Library grants free access to…

Harry Truman’s Hometown: Out and About in Independence

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Post published:July 29, 2020
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Independence, Missouri, was Harry Truman's hometown, and, throughout his life, he enjoyed walking its streets. Enjoy these photos of Truman out and about in Independence. Then, learn how you can…

Eight Independence, Missouri, Facts That Might Surprise You

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Post published:June 25, 2020
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Here are eight surprising facts about historic Independence, MO, that you may have overlooked.

Independence restaurants join Kansas City Restaurant Week lineup

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Post published:January 7, 2020
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Independence boasts eight restaurants participating in Kansas City Restaurant Week 2020. From Jan. 10-19, Kansas City Restaurant Week is your chance to enjoy some of our finest restaurants at a special,…

Our Favorite Harry Truman Quotes on Education

Reimagined and Reopening: Make Plans to Visit the All-New Truman Library

We’re Reopening our Historic Sites

“Haunted Independence” campaign wins international, industry award

SantaCaliGon Days Friday Night Headliner Announced

Independence, Colorized

5 Times Harry Truman Looked like Harry Potter

Harry Truman’s Hometown: Out and About in Independence

Eight Independence, Missouri, Facts That Might Surprise You

Independence restaurants join Kansas City Restaurant Week lineup

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