Way to Go, MO! We’re All FANs!

To family historians, the term “FAN Club” serves as a reminder to extend our research to the F

From the Director: Women’s History Month

Many of you will not be surprised to learn that I was reading

Kansas City Black History

Nearly a century ago, Carter Woodson wanted to draw the nation’s attention to what he considered an over

From the Director: Explore Black History

Many people know that one of my favorite

Celebrate the Legacy of John Lewis: “March” Series

In celebration of the life and legacy of the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis (1940–2020)—the last li

Meet Cathay Williams: The Only Female Buffalo Soldier

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Picking the Brains of My Aunts

For many years, my mother’s four sisters lived in Des Moines, Iowa, their hometown.

George Caleb Bingham, the Missouri Artist

For those who enjoy touring homes of a bygone era, Independence, Missouri, has several that are monument

Historical Libraries: The Library of Alexandria

The Great Library of Alexandria was a massive, ancient library.