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‘Wizard of Oz’ production opens tonight at amphitheater

Dorothy’s ruby red slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” movie were on display earlier this year at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs. “Wizard of Oz” displays are part of the “Summer of Oz” promotion in Wyandotte County, and a live theater production of “The Wizard of Oz” opens tonight at the Providence Medical Center Amphitheater at 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

“The Wizard of Oz” opens tonight at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.

The live stage production details the journey of Dorothy and Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, in the classic children’s story made famous by L. Frank Baum. The story was made into a memorable movie in 1939 by MGM. The play has a cast of about 50 actors.

The production starts at 8 p.m. tonight at the outdoor amphitheater, and tickets are still available at wizardofozkc.com. The live production runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 4.

Tickets start at $20 each, with four lawn seats for $40. More ticket information is available from 816-559-3848.

In conjunction with this live production of “The Wizard of Oz,” museums and organizations around Wyandotte County have been offering special events.

These “Summer of Oz” events, coordinated by the Kansas City, Kansas, Convention and Visitors Bureau, include:

Wyandotte County Museum, 126th and State Avenue, now through Aug. 31. Visit Dorothy’s back yard, walk on the Yellow Brick Road and view the planted poppies. Admission is free. See wycomuseum.org.

National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Aug. 2-4. See Dorothy and meet farm animals, find the way through a corn maze, take pictures with Oz characters, go on train rides and see Wizard of Oz displays. There is an admission charge. See aghalloffame.com.

Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, Aug. 4-5. Those who are wearing red shoes when they visit the museum will get a free dessert and drink with their $10 paid admission. See strawberryhillmuseum.org.

Grinter Place, South 78th and K-32, Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is Grinter Munchkin Day. Family activities with Moses Grinter, play games of the 1800s including marbles, jacks, ring toss and a scarecrow game. A Moses Grinter re-enactor will lead tours of the historic house. Go on the walking trail and listen to music. An antique toy collection and a magician will be part of the event. Adults admission is $6, seniors, $5, and children 18 and younger, free. See more at www.facebook.com/events/2096773140543129/.

Kansas City, Kansas, Public Libraries, Aug. 1-5, will have a Wizard of Oz book display, a “Wizard of Oz” movie at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, and activities with the “Wizard of Oz.” For more information, visit kckpl.org.

Rosedale Development Association, now through Sept. 3, redeem an “Over the Rainbow” punch card for an Oz prize after visiting five or more Rainbow Boulevard businesses. See more at rosedale.org.

Legends Outlets, Kansas City, Kansas, visit Dorothy and the Yellow Brick Road at the Legends. For more information, legendsshopping.com.

Final Cut Steakhouse, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, Dorothy’s dress and ruby red slippers will be on display. Those visiting must be 21 and older. For more information see hollywoodcasinokansas.com.

Cider Hill Family Orchard, 3341 N. 139th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Camp participants will participate in themed activities around the Wizard of Oz. See more at ciderhillfamilyorchard.com.

A display of “Wizard of Oz” memorabilia was at the Ag Hall in Bonner Springs earlier this year. “Wizard of Oz” displays are part of the “Summer of Oz” promotion in Wyandotte County, and a live theater production of “The Wizard of Oz” opens tonight at the Providence Medical Center Amphitheater at 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

A display case with “Wizard of Oz” memorabilia was at the Ag Hall in Bonner Springs earlier this year. “Summer of Oz” displays are throughout Wyandotte County this month, in conjunction with the opening tonight of the live theater production of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Providence Medical Center Amphitheater in Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Tariff issues affecting Kansas, senator says

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, today talked with residents in a town hall meeting held at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Staff photo)

by Mary Rupert

Trade and tariffs are important to Kansas, and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, said he has voiced his concern to the president about tariffs harming the Kansas economy.

Questions about trade and tariffs are coming up at his town hall meetings, Sen. Moran said this morning after his town hall meeting at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs. Sen. Moran tries to hold a town hall meeting in each county in Kansas. At the meeting this morning were people from Wyandotte County as well as Douglas, Leavenworth and Johnson counties.

“The way we earn a living in Kansas is by exports,” Sen. Moran said today, mentioning airplanes, vehicles, wheat, cattle and corn.

“If a farmer tells me he just wants to take care of our own country, the question becomes which 48 acres of land in Kansas do you no longer want to farm or harvest? We can produce more than we can consume, and that’s how we generate income for our families,” he said during the town hall meeting.

Sen. Moran said the administration’s proposed $12 billion in disaster relief for agriculture was only a short-term fix. After the $12 billion to farmers is exhausted, in the future there will still be a lost market, which they have not replaced, according to Sen. Moran. Some of the customers of Kansas farmers, including markets in Brazil and Argentina, are already finding new sources in other countries to purchase agricultural products, he said. Mexico is also finding other sources to buy food, he added.

“We will never have the money that replaces trade,” he said.

According to Sen. Moran, a trade war also could raise the price of goods for consumers in America. There are other ways to hold countries accountable, he believes.

Even in Wyandotte County, Sen. Moran said he is hearing about trade and tariffs as an important issue.

International markets for goods made in Kansas are available to businesses and therefore to employees, based on trade, he said. The topic of trade and tariffs has been raised at every town hall meeting he has held for months, he added.

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, today answered questions at a town hall meeting at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Staff photo)

Alleged foreign hacking attempts

Asked about the alleged Russian hacking attempts into the American election process, Sen. Moran said, “I take the interference seriously.” He said Germany and France also have been targets of election hacking.

He said he is a sponsor of legislation that would assist states with better voting information. Part of the legislation would allow states to return to paper ballots, he said.

Moran said he made a trip to Russia and told them it needs to stop. “If you want the lifting of sanctions, this has to come to an end,” he said.

There are further Senate meetings scheduled on tools that may be available to penalize those who have interfered with elections, he said.

Holding the president accountable

Some of the audience asked Sen. Moran to stand up and fight against some of the president’s policies.

“How are you holding the president responsible?” an audience member asked.

Sen. Moran said he had meetings with the administration and president on several issues, including election tampering. While there’s nothing wrong with having a conversation with Russian leadership, the problem is what one might commit to in that conversation, he said.

“The president should have his meetings with President Putin with other people in the room,” Sen. Moran said. He added he believes there should be a conversation with Russia, and Sen. Moran’s message to Russia was, “You intruded on our elections, stop it. Get out of Crimea. Honor people’s borders. If you want a better relationship with the United States, if you want the sanctions to go away, do these things.”

Besides speaking out about trade and tariffs, Sen. Moran also said he has spoken on the Senate floor about his support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Also asked about special counsel Robert Mueller, Sen. Moran said Mueller was doing his job in the best way he could and they ought to let him do his job.

What is needed is an honest investigation, not biased, that will not pull the country apart once it is over, he said. While he is in favor of Mueller being allowed to stay in place and do his job, Sen. Moran also said he feels that people who are elected ought to have the opportunity to govern, and the voters’ decision to elect them should be respected.

“A lot of people are losing hope and faith because Congress is not standing up to him,” one audience member said.

Sen. Moran said the Electoral College voted and there is a legal determination of who is president. He said just because he may not agree with everything other people believe does not mean that those people don’t have the right to govern.

“I believe God created all of us, who am I to disrespect someone who God created because of their views?” he asked.

“There used to be a lot more respect and commonality even in diversity and disagreement,” he said.

Immigration and children detained at the border

When asked what he’s doing about children from other countries being detained at the border, Sen. Moran said he learned about it on a weekend, and that next Monday he spoke in Washington in opposition to a policy that would remove children from their parents.

“Since then, we’ve been encouraging administration officials to quickly reunite children and their families,” he said.

Hearing that some children’s parents had already been deported was troublesome to him, he said. He added he does not know if it is true that there is a danger to the children from people claiming to be their parents.

“I want all these kids back with their parents,” Sen. Moran said. “It was a mistake – a moral mistake, a values mistake – to separate them. I believe in enforcing our values at the border, but this is not the route that Americans should do.”

There are tremendous challenges that occur when children are separated from their parents, he added.

Sen. Moran said he believes a compromise on border security could be reached in the Senate, and possibly in the House.

It would be more likely to happen if the president would weigh in and support that compromise, he added. The question remains if there is something acceptable to the president that also would be acceptable to Congress, he said. Congress and the president will have to work together to find a solution, he said, and it takes cooperation.

Supreme Court nominee

Sen. Moran earlier released a statement about the president’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, who is awaiting Senate confirmation. Kavanaugh is widely expected to be confirmed. Moran’s earlier positive statement said that Kavanaugh was a “well-qualified” nominee with “extensive experience in the legal field.” He also stated he wanted to review the nominee’s legal writings and meet with him.

Monday, in answer to a question from the audience, Sen. Moran said that he would like to explore issues with Kavanaugh, including whether anyone can be above the law. Sen. Moran also thinks hearings should be held, and said he regrets the rules have changed, requiring fewer votes to pass issues.

“I wish that all aspects of nomination were still under the 60-vote rule,” he said.

Health care

Before the forum started, a teacher talked with Sen. Moran in the hallway about health care. Lori Slettehaugh of Lenexa, who teaches physical therapy in Kansas City, Kansas, was interested in health care policy and Medicaid expansion.

During the forum, Sen. Moran said he was the only Congressman holding town hall meetings during the health care debate, and his earlier meetings in Kansas received national attention.

At that time, he announced his opposition to the House plan on health care reform, because of what it would do to Medicaid. The House GOP had proposed to essentially gut the Obama health care plan. The GOP bill failed, and they moved on, he said.

Sen. Moran said they were successful in an issue that was significant to many Kansans, especially those with disabilities. He added that the issues of Medicare, Medicaid and health care were complicated in how they interact.

Karen Siebert, public policy and advocacy adviser at Harvesters, a community food bank, thanked Sen. Jerry Moran today for his help with legislation. (Staff photo)

The farm bill and SNAP

Karen Siebert, public policy and advocacy adviser at Harvesters, a community food bank, thanked Sen. Moran for his support of the farm bill. She said she appreciated his opposition to harmful amendments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program, which provides food assistance to lower-income residents, and his support to the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Farmers who are facing the effects of tariffs need the kind of support that the farm bill provides, she said, and lower-income people also need the stability the bill would provide.

Sen. Moran said he is working hard to get the farm bill completed. Something that ties rural communities to urban communities is the lack of grocery stores in some areas, he noted.

An administrative proposal for boxed food commodities delivered to lower-income people would have diminished the chances of keeping a grocery store open in some areas that already are challenged, he added. A vote is expected soon in a conference committee on this bill.

Cathi Hahner, director of volunteer services with the United Way of Wyandotte County, and a former executive director of the Ag Hall, thanked Sen. Moran for his support for federal grants that fund AmeriCorps and Vista volunteers in Wyandotte County. Grants fund more than 500 volunteers in Wyandotte County, she said.

Veterans benefits

Sen. Moran encouraged veterans to call his office about any questions with their health care benefits.

A new ruling is supposed to make it easier for veterans to receive health care benefits, but it doesn’t always work. Sen. Moran asked any veterans having difficulty receiving their health care benefits to call his office.

He cited an example of Veterans Affairs wanting to send a Wyandotte County veteran who needed a transplant to Indianapolis. His office was able to step in and arrange an agreement for medical treatment at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.

Note: Sen. Moran’s name was inadvertently incorrect in the health care section of an earlier version of this story.

Community calendar

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Democrats to open campaign office July 29 in KCK
Wyandotte County Democrats will have a grand opening for their campaign office from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at 7843 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WYCODems/.

Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, offers programs for Spanish-speaking women: Las Mujeres, Mary Ellen Rodriquez and Anna Maria Sauer, Martes, 31 de Julio 10 – 11:30 a.m. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349, los martes, 11:30 – 1 p.m.
La Hora Financiera, con lider Brenda Mortell, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Jueves 2 de Agosto. El centro de mujeres Keeler ofrece consejeria espiritual a mujeres y hombres en espanol y ingles. Gratis. Se aceptan donaciones. Llame al 913-906-8990 para hacer su cita o para mas informacion. For more information and registration, call 913-906-8990.

Sen. Moran to hold listening tour meeting on Monday morning at Ag Hall
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, plans to hold a listening tour meeting from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, July 30, at the Agricultural Hall of Fame and National Center, conference theater, 630 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs. Residents may attend and share their opinions with Sen. Moran on issues in Kansas and the nation. Sen. Moran has held town hall meetings in each of Kansas’ 105 counties. The Ag Hall is located near 126th and State Avenue.

Program offered on raising safe kids
“ACT Raising Safe Kids” program will be offered for eight weeks from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, July 23-Sept. 17, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The presenter is Heather Neds. The topics include “Understanding Your Children’s Behavior” on July 23; and “Young Children’s Exposure to Violence” on July 30. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

UG schedules budget hearing July 30
The Unified Government has scheduled several budget workshops, including:
• 5 p.m. Monday, July 30, budget workshop and final public hearing, Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall;
• 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, budget adoption, Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall.

Writing group to meet July 30
A writing and e-publishing group, Quill and Pluma, will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, July 30, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The bilingual writing and e-publishing collaborative is facilitated by Kari O’Rourke. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Growth group to meet Monday
The Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for Women will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group helps women change the way they think about themselves and their lives. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.

Program offered on raising safe kids
“ACT Raising Safe Kids” program will be offered for eight weeks from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, July 23-Sept. 17, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The presenter is Heather Neds. The topics include “Young Children’s Exposure to Violence” on July 30. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Group to discuss healthy relationships
“Healthy Relationships: Domestic Violence Education and Support” group, will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Felissa Johnson. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

KCK school board meeting scheduled July 31
A Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education meeting is scheduled at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the Central Office and Training Center, third floor, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas. According to the meeting notice, board members will have the opportunity to join by telephone. The meeting will include regular business, as well as two budget resolutions and the human resources report and recommendations, according to the meeting notice.

Candidate forum planned Tuesday, July 31, at Beatrice Lee Community Center
One candidate forum remains at the Beatrice Lee Community Center, the former JFK Center, at 1210 N. 10th St., Kansas City, Kansas. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, candidates for state representative have been invited. The candidate forums are sponsored by Community Health Council, Econ Avenue, Historic Northeast-Midtown Association, KC United, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Kansas City, Kansas, Chapter, NBC Community Development Corp., Northeast Economic Development Corp. and Unity with Purpose. The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Parenting support group to meet July 31
A parenting support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is presented by Marqueia Watson. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Knitting group to meet
A knitting and crocheting group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may learn a new skill or work on current projects. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Women’s self-defense class offered
A women’s self-defense class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will be facilitated by Sidney Thompson. Kansas City Tsuruoka Karate will show ways to defend oneself and others. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

BPU to meet Aug. 1
The Board of Public Utilities will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the BPU offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. On the work session agenda is an economic development discussion and economic development fund request. The regular meeting will start at 6 p.m. Aug 1, and will include a visitors’ time, a report on a new online payment system, the second quarter financial report. board comments, general manager comments and a closed executive session. The BPU also has scheduled Board Committee meetings. The BPU Finance Committee will meet from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the BPU boards room at 540 Minnesota Ave. The BPU Leadership Committee will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the first floor conference room, also in the BPU administration building, 540 Minnesota Ave.

Gardeners’ problems to be topic of class
Gardeners’ problems will be discussed during a class from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Wyandotte County Extension office, Sunflower Room, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Ward Upham, K-State master gardener coordinator and hotline response manager, and author of the weekly online Horticulture Newsletter and “Pest of the Week” for homeowners, will teach the class. Upham will feature timely problems faced by gardeners. Those attending will learn when to expect problems and the best practices to combat them. The class is sponsored by the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners. Registration is not required. The fee is $5, payable at the door. There is no fee for certified Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, call 913-299-9300.

Blood drive scheduled
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Memorial Hall, 600 N. 7th St. Trafficway, Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Conversation Café at the Main Library
Coffee and conversation is planned from 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2, and on the first and third Thursdays, at the café area of the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Conversation Café will include conversations with peer community members to share similar life experiences, with a goal of increasing wellness and wellbeing. For more information, see https://kckpl.librarymarket.com/conversation-cafe.

Back-to-School Fair planned Aug. 4
A Back-to-School Fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The fair includes free school supplies, free immunizations and physical exams, free student haircuts, free vision screenings and glasses, free dental screening, free snacks and access to community resources. Students who live in Wyandotte County and attend school, both public and private, are welcome. Parents must provide proof of residence in Wyandotte County. Parents are required to bring their children. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/WyandotteCountyBackToSchoolFair/.

KCK Night Out Against Crime to be Aug. 7
The Kansas City, Kansas, Night Out Against Crime will be held from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Kansas National Guard Armory, 18th and Ridge, Kansas City, Kansas. The annual event promotes police and community partnerships and neighborhood relationships, with the purpose of enhancing safety and livability. The Kansas City, Kansas, Neighborhood Crime Prevention Patrol and Livable Neighborhoods are involved in this event.

Women’s chamber to meet Aug. 8
The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Children’s Campus, 444 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Scholarship award winners will be honored at the meeting. To register, visit https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efku3bl9fc10f5ad&oseq=&c=&ch=.

Card-making class offered
Create beautiful personalized cards on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Supplies will be provided. The class will be led by Carole Thrasher. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

‘Pretty Nails’ program offered
Appointments for a “Pretty Nails” program will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those interested must call 913-906-8990 to schedule an appointment.

Author of ‘Kansas Curiosities’ to speak
Pam Grout, author of “Kansas Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities and Other Offbeat Stuff,” will be the guest speaker for the Bonner Springs Historic Preservation Society meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Alden-Harrington Family Event Center, 218 Oak St., Bonner Springs, Kansas. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://pamgrout.com/.

Fairfax group to meet
The Fairfax Industrial Association will meet for a luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at WestPro Construction Solutions, 2850 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, Kansas. U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., will be the guest speaker. The sponsor of the event is Delta Innovative Services Inc. The luncheon is a member-only event. Registration is required.

Blood drive scheduled Aug. 16
Frontier Justice, 10000 France Family Drive, Kansas City, Kansas, has scheduled a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 in the special event room. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Blood drive scheduled Aug. 20
Chiropractic Healing Center, Harding and Associates, 8437 State Ave., plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at a donor bus in the parking lot. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Blood drive scheduled Aug. 20
The Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation center, 7850 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at the chapel. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, offers individual and couples counseling and individual spiritual direction to women and men —available in English and Spanish. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information.

Wyandotte County Museum
For information about the Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.

Strawberry Hill Museum
For information about The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, call 913-371-3264 or visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org.

Grinter Place Museum
The Grinter Place State Historic Site, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan., is one of the oldest homes in the area, built in 1857. For more information about hours and days it is open, call 913-299-0373 or visit http://www.kshs.org/p/grinter-place-plan-your-visit/15857.

Old Quindaro Museum
The Old Quindaro Museum is at 3432 N. 29th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information about the museum, call 816-820-3615 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ccoqmuseum/.