History
Truman, Eisenhower and the Endless Pursuit of UFOs
This summer is the 75th anniversary of the Roswell, New Mexico, alien conspiracy incident. Here’s a brief history of our ongoing pursuit of proof aliens have visited Earth.
Hitching a Ride Through History: The Evolution of Kansas City Public Transportation
Kansas City’s long and complex history of public transportation ends with a back-to-the-future plot twist — the return of the streetcar. We take a ride with the numbers.
25 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Kansas City, and to Keep Supporting Black Communities
Celebrate Juneteenth by attending events, shopping with Black-owned businesses, supporting Black-led organizations, and learning more about our community’s history.
curiousKC | How Bethany Falls Limestone Helped Build Kansas City
Take a quick trek through history to learn why Bethany Falls limestone is so important in Kansas City’s development.
Memorial Honors Hundreds of Black People in Liberty’s Unmarked Graves
The Liberty African American Legacy Memorial honors 761 Black people who have been confirmed to be interred, mostly in unmarked graves, in the formerly segregated sections of two cemeteries in Liberty.