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Signature Event
Saturday, November 9, 2019
2:00pm
For 10 years in the 1970s, the South Bronx area of New York City literally smoldered. An arson epidemic, compounded by government negligence, ra...
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Saturday, January 25, 2020
2:00pm
Fifty years ago, Chicago’s Black Panther Party formed an unlikely alliance in one of the most segregated cities in America. Intent on addressing po...
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Thursday, February 13, 2020
6:30pm
A 17-year-old African American is found hanging from a swing set in the middle of an all-white trailer park in North Carolina. Police quickly de...
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
7:00pm
In Person
Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Edgar Snow, as portrayed by actor Ro...
Signature Event
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Bingham (1811-1879) - portrayed by actor Robert Gibby Brand - returns for the Library's popular Meet the Past series...
Signature Event
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
6:30pm
Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with James Naismith, portrayed by Bill Worle...
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
6:30pm
Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Patri...
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
6:30pm
Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III launches its second season with a conversation with Mark Twain, as portrayed by...
Signature Event
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
8:30pm
In Person
Kansas City Public Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviews President Harry S. Truman, portrayed by...
Signature Event
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
8:30pm
Meet the Past features Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviewing prominent historical figures (as portrayed by v...