Event Calendar

Explore Kansas City through the eyes of our hometown president in the new exhibit, “Harry S. Truman: Kansas City’s Commander in Chief,” on display at the Box Gallery in downtown Kansas City. The exhibit explores the challenges Truman faced, the decisions he made to shape our democracy, and the milestones that sealed his place in history as one of our nation’s greatest presidents.

After touring the exhibit, discover Truman’s Kansas City through a walking tour of the nearby area, highlighting the places that Truman frequented, from the site of Truman’s haberdashery to Truman’s campaign headquarters in the Muehlebach Hotel. Brochures for this self-guided tour are available in the gallery.

This exhibit is part of a strategic effort to expand community programming throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area while the Truman Library is closed for renovation. Join us this year as we continue to share Harry Truman’s inspiring legacy through new events and exhibitions.

Exhibit runs Sept. 6 – Oct. 25, 2019. Free and open to the public. Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Ever wanted to know more about that famous ancestor who served in the U.S. Civil War? Discover the sources you need to find ancestors that served in the Civil War as well as general information about the political, social, and cultural forces that affected their lives.

We’d love to see you at the Farmers’ Market at the Independence Uptown Market. Come shop around and see the selection or make a beeline for your favorite vendor to grab your usual stuff.

All fresh foods and crafts are of good quality and have been made within a 100-mile radius of the city limits of Independence. Independence Farmers’ market vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, plants, honey, jams, jellies, eggs, soaps, birdhouses, and a variety of handcrafted items. The market will be opened at least 25 Saturdays and 16 Wednesdays in the 2019 season.

There are restrooms available for public use at the market location.

Join us on from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the Farmers Market at the Independence Uptown Market.

The Englewood Station Arts District hosts an artwalk of local artists on the #thirdfriday of each month.

Trails to Truman Trivia Night is back! This time the topic is trails – historic and modern – along with other trivial categories. This evening of fierce, and free, competition, laughter, and prizes is sponsored by Mid-Continent Public Library, National Frontier Trails Museum, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, the Harry S Truman Historic Site, and the Jackson County Historical Society.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Participants ages 21 and over please. Adult refreshments will be provided. This event is free but space is limited. Sign up your team of four to six adults: bit.ly/2yVEq7J

We’d love to see you at the Farmers’ Market at the Independence Uptown Market. Come shop around and see the selection or make a beeline for your favorite vendor to grab your usual stuff.

All fresh foods and crafts are of good quality and have been made within a 100-mile radius of the city limits of Independence. Independence Farmers’ market vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, plants, honey, jams, jellies, eggs, soaps, birdhouses, and a variety of handcrafted items. The market will be opened at least 25 Saturdays and 16 Wednesdays in the 2019 season.

There are restrooms available for public use at the market location.

Join us on from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the Farmers Market at the Independence Uptown Market.

In order to find genealogical records in a foreign country, you often need to know your ancestors hometown. Many 19th and 20th Century records in the United States can give you clues to discovering your immigrant ancestor’s birthplace. Learn what types of records exist in the United States to help you find where your immigrant ancestor was born. 

Through original paintings, sketches and maps, join author Joy Poole as she recounts the journey of Dr. Rowland Willard along the Santa Fe Trail through Missouri and on to Taos and Chihuahua, Mexico. At Blue Springs, Willard met Hugh Glass, the legendary mountain man made famous in the film “The Revenant,” and recorded the many deformities Glass suffered from the legendary grizzly bear.

From scenic rivers to vast prairies, Missouri has some gorgeous spots off the beaten track. Join outdoor writer and sportsman Brent Frazee for a virtual tour of hidden jewels you’ll want to explore.

WWE Presents NXT Live! coming to Silverstein Eye Centers Arena on Friday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. See one of the hottest brands in sports entertainment as NXT returns with NXT Champion Adam Cole, NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler, Undisputed Era, Damian Priest and many more.

*Talent is subject to change*

Join us at the Midwest Genealogy Center for the Library’s annual tribute to the service and sacrifice of our community’s veterans. We will honor veterans’ homecoming now and throughout history. The theme of this year’s event is homecoming. Enjoy displays of military artifacts and memorabilia, veterans’ resources, storytelling, fun family activities, and a pinning ceremony for all attending veterans.

American Hauntings Ghost Tours presents Night at the Vaile Museum.

Author Troy Taylor and American Hauntings have been taking guests behind the walls of haunted locations since 1993 with one, simple approach: ghost hunts without all teh clutter. If you’re interested in a real ghost hunt without all the distractions, this event is for you. No hype. No distractions. Just the paranormal.