National WWI Museum

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lat: 39.080663 long: -94.5860835

The National World War I Museum is the nation’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its lasting legacy on the world. The museum’s exhibitions are designed to engage diverse audiences from all walks of life. Soon after the Great War ended, Kansas City leaders came together to form the Liberty Memorial monument to honor the men and women who served.

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Kansas: Kansas City, Salina and Manhattan

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23.68 Away

Carroll Mansion Museum

History Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center Shopping and Leisure

A visit to the museum allows the visitor to “step back in time” and experience the Victorian era in Leavenworth County. Once the home of four prominent families, the Carroll Mansion features elaborately hand-carved woodwork…

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8.96 Away

National Frontier Trails Museum

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Located in Independence, Missouri, the National Frontier Trails museum is the perfect place to learn about the history of life on trails and trail pioneers themselves. The museum offers exhibitions detailing the exploration and settlement…

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22.31 Away

Fort Osage National Historical Landmark

Arts and Culture History Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center

Apart from its connections to the Lewis & Clark expedition, Fort Osage is rich in history so much so that in 1961 it finally became registered as a historical landmark. Built under the direction of…

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1.62 Away

Corps of Discovery Sculpture in Case Park

Family Fun History

When Lewis and Clark stopped on a bluff overlooking the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, they made a note that the site provided a “commanding situation for a fort.” Today on the bluff at the western…

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8.94 Away

Cathy Kline Art Gallery

Arts and Culture Shopping and Leisure

Parkville is known for being a hub for local artists, and few artistic establishments in the town compare to the Cathy Kline Art Gallery. The gallery itself is in a historic train station, which gives…

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21.02 Away

Fairfield Inn and Suites

Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Leavenworth is only a minute away from the gates of Fort Leavenworth. Our hotel is full of amenities designed to make you feel at home. You’ll find it easy to settle…

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1.46 Away

American Jazz Museum

Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center Arts and Culture Family Fun History

The American Jazz Museum is the only jazz museum in the country, perhaps even the world. It is dedicated solely to the preservation, exhibition, and advancement of jazz music. This is done through showcasing the…

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lat: 39.0915663 long: -94.5627254

1.46 Away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its impact in the social advancement of America. Since opening their doors in…

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Jefferson Mounument

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Trail of Tears to Cairo

Trail of Tears State Park

The path taken by Chief John Ross on his way to Cairo. (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=161480)

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Lewis and Clark Memorial

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Trail of Tears Memorial

Trail of Tears State Park

Explore the Trail of Tears State Park to delve into a somber chapter in American history. Here, nine Cherokee Indian groups crossed the harsh winter Mississippi River in 1838-1839 during their forced relocation to Oklahoma.…

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