The Trail of Tears: Missouri History Series-Lexington
Trails Regional Library - Lexington Branch 1008 Main Street, Lexington, MO, United StatesExamine the social and political history of the forced resettlement of native people through Missouri.
The Story of the Buffalo Soldiers
Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs North 850 NW Hunter Drive, Blue Springs, MO, United StatesExperience the history of the African American Buffalo Soldiers, and discover how they distinguished themselves, from the American frontier to the battlefields of World War II.
House History Boot Camp
Kansas City Public Library - Central Library 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO, United StatesJoin us for a comprehensive course that delves into the art of house history research. We'll guide you through the wealth of resources available in the Missouri Valley Room and introduce you to digital tools that can be accessed from the comfort of your own home.
Credit Where Credit Is Overdue: The World War I Valor Medal Review
Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, United StatesTimothy Westcott, Damon Grosvenor, and Martin Roberson of Park University’s George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War, talk to the Library’s Anne Kniggendorf about their ongoing research into African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Jewish American, and Native American service members who may have been denied the Medal of Honor due to racial or religious discrimination.
Abandoned Midwest (Hybrid)
Mid-Continent Public Library – Midwest Genealogy Center 3440 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO, United StatesAcross the heartland, abandoned and forgotten towns hold relics of lives, dreams, and businesses. Photographer Regina Daniel shares reminders of the past through stories and photos of Midwestern ghost towns.