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Comprised largely of free-state sympathizers, the German community of Concordia was located in Lafayette County, which contained more slaves tha...

Meet the Past features Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviewing prominent historical figures (as portrayed by v...

Kansas City's culinary style has been a matter of discussion since Sarah Coates, wife of mover-and-shaker Kersey Coates, complained about the foo...

Local civil rights activist Alvin Sykes discusses his incredible journey from high school dropout to law-making crusader against...

Meet the Past features Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviewing prominent historical figures (as portrayed by v...

Participate in the International Year of Astronomy when Dr. Steven Hawley—astronomer, astrophysicist and a...

A panel of military historians will discuss the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg on Wednesday, July 1,...

Meet the Past features Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviewing prominent historical figures (as portrayed by v...

In 1917, as the U.S. entered World War I, Isaac Katz turned a challenge into an opportunity. A wartime decree prohibited stores from staying ope...