Born in a Barn: Woodneath’s Farming Past

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Yom Hashoah: The Day We Remember the Holocaust

Many people honor those who died in the Holocaust on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Pearl Harbor: Where Heroes Sleep

“…[A] date that will live in infamy.” These are the immortal words spoken by President Roosevelt during

Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving nears, people begin to gather with their family and friends to celebrate the holidays an

When Britain Was Roman

I was raised in an Italian family, but I always had a fondness for the British Isles.

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

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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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