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She continues to be a role model for young women of today. 223 North Terrace. (913) 367-4217 Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat 10am-4pm Sun 1-4pm www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org BONNER SPRINGS WYANDOTTE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 200 years of Wyandotte County History. Step into our past and learn about the people who made us strong. 631 N. 126th. (913) 573-5002. Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. 9am-noon. pschurkamp@wycokck.org, www.wycokck.org. EL DORADO BUTLER COUNTY HISTORY CENTER AND KANSAS OIL MUSEUM Explore farming, ranching & oil. Ten acres of History, Research Library, Gift Shop, Bus & RV parking. 383 E. Central (East Hwy 54), 316-321-9333. Summer Hours: (May-Oct.) Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Winter Hours: (Nov.-April) Tues.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 12-5. history@kansasoilmuseum.org, www.kansasoilmuseum.org FAIRWAY SHAWNEE INDIAN MISSION STATE HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM Methodist Indian school est. 1839. Eastern outpost of Tribal Territory. Located at the point of divergence of the Santa Fe, California & Oregon Trails, store supplied pioneers in the Westward expansion, site of the Kansas Bogus Legislature, supply post, barracks & hospital during the Civil War. Museum, history library. Watch for event listings. Fall Festival in Oct. 3403 W. 53rd (2.8 miles from Country Club Plaza). March 1-Nov. 30, 9:30-5 Wed.-Sat.; Dec. 1-Feb. 28, 9:30-5 Thurs.-Sat., (913) 262-0867. For more information on the site and open dates see www.kshs.org/places/shawnee/hours.htm KANSAS CITY STRAWBERRY HILL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER 1887. Queen Anne Home. Permanent ethnic and Other Cultural Exhibts. Gift Shop. Tea Room. 720 N. 4th St., (913)371-3264. Sat. and Sun., noon to 5p.m.. (call for group tours), www.strawberryhillmuseum.org LEAVENWORTH LEAVENWORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY \| CARROLL MANSION - The Carroll Mansion is a historic home depicting the lifestyle of a 1890s household. 1128 5th Ave., (913) 682-7759, Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm. www.leavenworthhistory.org MARYSVILLE KOESTER HOUSE MUSEUM 1876 Victorian house with original owners’ furnishings. Restored historic garden and white bronze sculpture collection. 919 Broadway. 785-562-2417. Tues.-Sat. 10-noon & 1-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4:30 p.m. (April thru Oct.) or by appt. skyways.lib.ks.us/ kansas.towns.marysville/koester.html. PAOLA SWAN RIVER MUSEUM Historic Museum displays relate to stories and history of people and places of Miami County. A Genealogy Research Library is available. 12 E. Peoria, Paola, KS (off the NE corner of the Square) 913-294-4940. Mon.-Sat., 10-4, mcsrm@micoks.net, www.miamicountykansashistory.org MISSOURI BELTON BELTON MUSEUM Major Displays on Carry Nation, Dale Carnegie, Harry s. Truman and early Belton history. 512 Main Street, Belton, MO 64012 (816) 332-3977 Tues. & Thurs. 1-4pm, Sat, 10am-1pm March to December BUTLER BATES COUNTY MUSEUM Experience Our Time Line Room, 1820's Through 1950's Pioneers, Border-Civil War, 8 Theme Rooms, Plus Furnished 1-Room Schoolouse. Call or visit website. 802 Elks Drive. 660-679-0134. April-Oct., Tues.-Sat. 10-4 Email: bcmuseum@earthlink.net, http://home.earthlink.net/~bcmuseum/ CLINTON HENRY COUNTY MUSEUM A history museum, housed in one of the old Anheuser-Bush buildings, featuring an indoor village of the late 1800s and an 1850s homestead. 203 Franklin Ct. (660) 885-8414, Mon.-Sat. 10-4, April-Dec. INDEPENDENCE HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Step into a replica of the Oval Office, test your presidential potential with interactive exhibits, browse the Museum Store and more. Named America's "best presidential museum". 500 West US Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050. (800) 833-1225 or (816) 268-8200. Fax (816) 268-8296. Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. Noon-5pm. www.trumanlibrary.org, email: truman.library@nara.gov KANSAS CITY AIRLINE HISTORY MUSEUM Aircraft and static airline displays; 3 aircrafts, Connie, Martin, DC-3. KC Downtown Airport, 201 NW Lou Holland Dr., Kansas City, MO 64116. (816) 421-3401, Mon.-Sat., 10-4; Sun. 12-4, www.airlinehistorymuseum.com, www.ahmhanger.com, ahmairshow@aol.com. HARRIS-KEARNEY HOUSE 1855- KC's Oldest Brick Home, an 1855 Greek Revival Mansion, features restored rooms and period furnishings. Historic Westport, 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111. 816-561-1821. Winter Hours: Tues., Thur. and Sat.11am-3pm. info@westporthistorical.org, www.westporthistorical.org JOHN WORNALL HOUSE MUSEUM Greek revival farmhouse built in 1858 by John Wornall featuring restored rooms and period furnishings. 6115 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64113. (816) 444-1858, Tues.-Sat.. 10-4, Sun. 1-4, www.wornallhouse.org. NATIONAL WORLD WAR I MUSEUM AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL - National World War I Museum is an extraoridinary, emotional and educational experience. With one of the greatest collections of WWI artifacts, the new state of the art complex uses highly-interactive technology to bring history to life. Corner of Pershing and Main, Kansas City, MO. (816) 784-1918, Tuesday-Sunday 10-5. www.theworldwar.org KEARNEY KEARNEY HISTORIC MUSEUM Come tour through Kearney's new museum and help us celebrate 150 years of our history. Exhibits change quarterly so there is always something new to see! 101 South Jefferson, 816-628-4229. Thurs, Fri & Sat 10-2pm LIBERTY JESSE JAMES BANK MUSEUM Restored Bank w/original Vault, Gifts, Photo Library, Tours. 103 N. Water, 816-781-4458 Call for hours. HISTORIC LIBERTY JAIL Dramatic Audio-visual presentation, exhibits, artwork, visitors center, free tours. 216 N Main, 816-781-3188, 9-9 daily RAYTOWN RICE TREMONTI HOME & AUNT SOPHIE'S CABIN The oldest frame home on the Santa Fe Trail. 66th & Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Mary Linebach, (816) 356-RICE (7423). Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4. RICHMOND RAY COUNTY MUSEUM Thirty displays of early life in Missouri, military memorabilia from the Civil War, WWI & WWII, Quilt room, parlor, DAR room, Indian room, items from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair & a genealogy library. 910 W. Royle., 816-776-2305 Wed-Sat. 10-5 SAVANNAH ANDREW COUNTY MUSEUM Exhibits include automobiles, farm equipment, Spanish American War, Cancer Sanatorium, dolls and more. Geneaology dept. open Thursdays & Fridays. 202 E Duncan Dr., 816-324-4720 Mon-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4, Closed 4th & 5th weekends www.savannahmo.net/museums.html, acmuseum@stjoelive.com ST. JOSEPH PATEE HOUSE MUSEUM Visit the Patee House Museum Jesse James home and ride the "Wild Thing" carousel. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. 1202 Penn, Box 1022, St. Joseph, MO 64502, 816-232-8206 www.ponyexpressjessejames.com or patee@ponyexpress.net ST. LOUIS THE EUGENE FIELD HOUSE. An Antebellum Historic House Museum with three themes: Freedom, Poetry and Toys.Wed.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4. 634 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO. phone: 314-421-4689, fax: 314-588-9468, email: Fldhouse@swb.net, www.eugenefieldhouse.org UNITY VILLAGE HISTORIC UNITY VILLAGE, MO Beautifully landscaped grounds, rose garden, fountains, chapels and Mediterranean-styled architecture. Home of Daily Word magazine since 1924. On National Register of Historic Places. Free Tours Mon.-Fri., 10am and 2pm (year round). Weekend Tours: Sat., 10am and 2pm, Sun., 1 and 2pm (April-October). Missouri Highway M-350 and Colbern Rd., Unity Village, MO 64065, 816-524-3550, www.unityonline.org NEBRASKA GRAND ISLAND STUHR MUSEUM: A LIVING HISTORY EXPERIENCE A living history experience exploring pioneer life including a real 1890's town and much more. 4 miles north of I-80, exit 312, 3133 W. Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE 6880, Phone 308-385-5316, Fax 308-385-5028. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5 Email: info@stuhrmuseum.org, www.stuhrmuseum.org NEBRASKA CITY CIVIL WAR VETERAN'S MUSEUM Museum holds the largest collection of Civil War relics and G.A.R. memorabilia in the region.910 First Corso. (across from the Public Library) For schedule call Tim Engle 402-873-7079 OKLAHOMA NORMAN SAM NOBLE OKLAHOMA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - Featuring the world’s largest Apatosaurus, archaeological exhibits and nature dioramas, plus a hands-on Discovery Room. 2401 Chautauqua Ave. (405) 325-4712. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. snomnh@ou.edu, www.snomnh.ou.edu (4/10)
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KANSAS

ATCHISON
Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum Birthplace of famous female pilot Amelia Earhart. This Gothic Revival Cottage, built in 1861, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and contains period furniture and some original family items. Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world in 1937. She continues to be a role model for young women of today. 223 North Terrace. (913) 367-4217 Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat 10am-4pm Sun 1-4pm www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org

BONNER SPRINGS
WYANDOTTE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
200 years of Wyandotte County History. Step into our past and learn about the people who made us strong. 631 N. 126th. (913) 573-5002. Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. 9am-noon. pschurkamp@wycokck.org, www.wycokck.org.

EL DORADO
BUTLER COUNTY HISTORY CENTER AND KANSAS OIL MUSEUM
Explore farming, ranching & oil. Ten acres of History, Research Library, Gift Shop, Bus & RV parking. 383 E. Central (East Hwy 54), 316-321-9333. Summer Hours: (May-Oct.) Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Winter Hours: (Nov.-April) Tues.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 12-5. history@kansasoilmuseum.org, www.kansasoilmuseum.org

FAIRWAY
SHAWNEE INDIAN MISSION STATE HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM
Methodist Indian school est. 1839. Eastern outpost of Tribal Territory. Located at the point of divergence of the Santa Fe, California & Oregon Trails, store supplied pioneers in the Westward expansion, site of the Kansas Bogus Legislature, supply post, barracks & hospital during the Civil War. Museum, history library. Watch for event listings. Fall Festival in Oct. 3403 W. 53rd (2.8 miles from Country Club Plaza). March 1-Nov. 30, 9:30-5 Wed.-Sat.; Dec. 1-Feb. 28, 9:30-5 Thurs.-Sat., (913) 262-0867. For more information on the site and open dates see www.kshs.org/places/shawnee/hours.htm

KANSAS CITY
STRAWBERRY HILL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
1887. Queen Anne Home. Permanent ethnic and Other Cultural Exhibts. Gift Shop. Tea Room. 720 N. 4th St., (913)371-3264. Sat. and Sun., noon to 5p.m.. (call for group tours), www.strawberryhillmuseum.org

LEAVENWORTH
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CARROLL MANSION -
The Carroll Mansion is a historic home depicting the lifestyle of a 1890s household. 1128 5th Ave., (913) 682-7759, Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm. www.leavenworthhistory.org

MARYSVILLE
KOESTER HOUSE MUSEUM
1876 Victorian house with original owners’ furnishings. Restored historic garden and white bronze sculpture collection. 919 Broadway. 785-562-2417. Tues.-Sat. 10-noon & 1-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4:30 p.m. (April thru Oct.) or by appt. skyways.lib.ks.us/ kansas.towns.marysville/koester.html.

PAOLA
SWAN RIVER MUSEUM
Historic Museum displays relate to stories and history of people and places of Miami County. A Genealogy Research Library is available. 12 E. Peoria, Paola, KS (off the NE corner of the Square)
913-294-4940. Mon.-Sat., 10-4, mcsrm@micoks.net, www.miamicountykansashistory.org

MISSOURI

BELTON
BELTON MUSEUM
Major Displays on Carry Nation, Dale Carnegie, Harry s. Truman and early Belton history. 512 Main Street, Belton, MO 64012 (816) 332-3977 Tues. & Thurs. 1-4pm, Sat, 10am-1pm March to December

BUTLER
BATES COUNTY MUSEUM
Experience Our Time Line Room, 1820's Through 1950's Pioneers, Border-Civil War, 8 Theme Rooms, Plus Furnished 1-Room Schoolouse. Call or visit website. 802 Elks Drive. 660-679-0134. April-Oct., Tues.-Sat. 10-4 Email: bcmuseum@earthlink.net, http://home.earthlink.net/~bcmuseum/

CLINTON
HENRY COUNTY MUSEUM
A history museum, housed in one of the old Anheuser-Bush buildings, featuring an indoor village of the late 1800s and an 1850s homestead. 203 Franklin Ct. (660) 885-8414, Mon.-Sat. 10-4, April-Dec.

INDEPENDENCE
HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Step into a replica of the Oval Office, test your presidential potential with interactive exhibits, browse the Museum Store and more. Named America's "best presidential museum". 500 West US Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050. (800) 833-1225 or (816) 268-8200. Fax (816) 268-8296. Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. Noon-5pm. www.trumanlibrary.org, email: truman.library@nara.gov

KANSAS CITY
AIRLINE HISTORY MUSEUM
Aircraft and static airline displays; 3 aircrafts, Connie, Martin, DC-3.
KC Downtown Airport, 201 NW Lou Holland Dr., Kansas City, MO 64116. (816) 421-3401, Mon.-Sat., 10-4; Sun. 12-4, www.airlinehistorymuseum.com, www.ahmhanger.com, ahmairshow@aol.com.

HARRIS-KEARNEY HOUSE 1855-
KC's Oldest Brick Home, an 1855 Greek Revival Mansion, features restored rooms and period furnishings. Historic Westport, 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111. 816-561-1821. Winter Hours: Tues., Thur. and Sat.11am-3pm. info@westporthistorical.org, www.westporthistorical.org

JOHN WORNALL HOUSE MUSEUM
Greek revival farmhouse built in 1858 by John Wornall featuring restored rooms and period furnishings. 6115 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64113. (816) 444-1858, Tues.-Sat.. 10-4, Sun. 1-4, www.wornallhouse.org.

NATIONAL WORLD WAR I MUSEUM AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL -
National World War I Museum is an extraoridinary, emotional and educational experience. With one of the greatest collections of WWI artifacts, the new state of the art complex uses highly-interactive technology to bring history to life. Corner of Pershing and Main, Kansas City, MO. (816) 784-1918, Tuesday-Sunday 10-5. www.theworldwar.org

KEARNEY
KEARNEY HISTORIC MUSEUM
Come tour through Kearney's new museum and help us celebrate 150 years of our history. Exhibits change quarterly so there is always something new to see! 101 South Jefferson, 816-628-4229. Thurs, Fri & Sat 10-2pm

LIBERTY
JESSE JAMES BANK MUSEUM
Restored Bank w/original Vault, Gifts, Photo Library, Tours.
103 N. Water, 816-781-4458 Call for hours.

HISTORIC LIBERTY JAIL
Dramatic Audio-visual presentation, exhibits, artwork, visitors center, free tours. 216 N Main, 816-781-3188, 9-9 daily

RAYTOWN
RICE TREMONTI HOME & AUNT SOPHIE'S CABIN
The oldest frame home on the Santa Fe Trail. 66th & Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Mary Linebach, (816) 356-RICE (7423). Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4.

RICHMOND
RAY COUNTY MUSEUM
Thirty displays of early life in Missouri, military memorabilia from the Civil War, WWI & WWII, Quilt room, parlor, DAR room, Indian room, items from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair & a genealogy library.
910 W. Royle., 816-776-2305
Wed-Sat. 10-5

SAVANNAH
ANDREW COUNTY MUSEUM
Exhibits include automobiles, farm equipment, Spanish American War, Cancer Sanatorium, dolls and more. Geneaology dept. open Thursdays & Fridays. 202 E Duncan Dr., 816-324-4720
Mon-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4, Closed 4th & 5th weekends
www.savannahmo.net/museums.html, acmuseum@stjoelive.com

ST. JOSEPH
PATEE HOUSE MUSEUM
Visit the Patee House Museum Jesse James home and ride the "Wild Thing" carousel. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5.
1202 Penn, Box 1022, St. Joseph, MO 64502, 816-232-8206
www.ponyexpressjessejames.com or patee@ponyexpress.net

ST. LOUIS
THE EUGENE FIELD HOUSE.
An Antebellum Historic House Museum with three themes: Freedom, Poetry and Toys.Wed.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4. 634 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO. phone: 314-421-4689, fax: 314-588-9468, email: Fldhouse@swb.net, www.eugenefieldhouse.org

UNITY VILLAGE
HISTORIC UNITY VILLAGE, MO
Beautifully landscaped grounds, rose garden, fountains, chapels and Mediterranean-styled architecture. Home of Daily Word magazine since 1924. On National Register of Historic Places. Free Tours Mon.-Fri., 10am and 2pm (year round). Weekend Tours: Sat., 10am and 2pm, Sun., 1 and 2pm (April-October). Missouri Highway M-350 and Colbern Rd., Unity Village, MO 64065, 816-524-3550, www.unityonline.org

NEBRASKA

GRAND ISLAND
STUHR MUSEUM: A LIVING HISTORY EXPERIENCE
A living history experience exploring pioneer life including a real 1890's town and much more. 4 miles north of I-80, exit 312, 3133 W. Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE 6880, Phone 308-385-5316, Fax 308-385-5028. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5 Email: info@stuhrmuseum.org, www.stuhrmuseum.org

NEBRASKA CITY
CIVIL WAR VETERAN'S MUSEUM
Museum holds the largest collection of Civil War relics and G.A.R. memorabilia in the region.910 First Corso. (across from the Public Library)
For schedule call Tim Engle 402-873-7079

OKLAHOMA

NORMAN
SAM NOBLE OKLAHOMA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - Featuring the world’s largest Apatosaurus, archaeological exhibits and nature dioramas, plus a hands-on Discovery Room. 2401 Chautauqua Ave. (405) 325-4712. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. snomnh@ou.edu, www.snomnh.ou.edu (4/10)