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Genealogical gathering
Four days of educational sessions for the beginner to the more experienced family history researcher will be held during the 30th Annual Conference in the States and Family History Fair of the National Genealogical Society.
The conference will be held May14-17 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center hotel in Kansas City. The Family History Fair will feature over 150 exhibitors of genealogical goods and services.
Midwest research, homesteading records, military records, National Archives records, writing lectures, Research in the States, methodology, computer topics, adoption research, African American research, land records, German research are among the many topics covered in the education sessions.
For further information, go to www.ngsgenealogy.org.
Lincoln meets Truman
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| Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, at Truman Library & Museum, is an interactive exhibit for the entire family. |
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence will open a dramatic and interactive exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War on May 16.
The exhibition sheds light on one of our nation’s darkest periods. Organized into seven areas, visitors will be allowed through video, imagery, text, multimedia presentations and computer interactives, the exhibition to see original artifacts and documents, listen to President Lincoln defend his record on civil liberties and participate in the 1864 election.
The last section of the exhibition has Lincoln delivering his moving Gettysburg Address. At a talkback station, visitors will be able to offer their own reflections.
Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War will be at the Truman Library through Sept. 14. For more information, call 816-268-8221, 800-833-1225 or visit www.trumanlibrary.org.
Garden show and more
Arrow Rock will hold its Spring Garden Show May 10, 9 am-5 pm, at the Old Schoolhouse Community Center. Greenhouse and nursery dealers will be selling bedding plants, potted containers and garden décor. Taste of Missouri will feature Missouri-made foods and products representing Missouri family agriculture. Call 660-631-4469 or 660-837-3333 for more information.
Also in Arrow Rock on May 29, Friends of Arrow Rock will be holding a workshop “Plantation Life in the Boonslick” with guest speakers and a guided tour of the Oak Grove plantation 15 miles southwest of town. Lunch will be served in the historic 1834 Arrow Rock Tavern.
The cost is $40. For more information, call 660-837-3231 or visit www.friendsar.org.
Gypsy Caravan
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| The 36th Annual Gypsy Caravan is May 26, University of Missouri-St. Louis campus. |
One of the Midwest’s largest antique, craft and flea markets comes to the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis on May 26. Presented by the Saint Louis Symphony Volunteer Association, dealers from 20 states are expected to show their wares.
The Gypsy Caravan, now in its 36th year, attracts more than 20,000 shoppers eager to find bargains and treasures. Find an incredible selection of items with food and beverage, also.
Admission is $5 or $20 for early bird special. Children under 12 are admitted free. MetrolLink light rail service is available. For more information, go to www.gypsycaravan-stl.org.
Relocated
Cheep Antiques, former River Market tenant, has crossed the river and opened a new shop in North Kansas City. Owned and operated by Darrell and Judee Porter with their sons Jeff and Cregg Porter, Cheep Antiques has served the Kansas City metro area since 1985.
For more information, call 816-471-0092.
African stone sculpture exhibit
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| “Chief’s Advisor,” part of the Chapungu: Nature, Man & Myth exhibit at Powell Gardens. |
To open May 10 at Powell Gardens in Kingsville, Chapungu: Nature, Man & Myth reveals the expressive work of African artists from Zimbabwe, whose stories of animals, families and creatures of legend spring to life in some 50 monumental stone sculptures.
“Chapungu” is the Shona name for an eagle of great stature, a messenger of the gods that symbolizes a protective spirit.
The sculptures tower up to 11 feet in height and weigh from 500 pounds to 5,000 pounds. Some 30 artists carved the 54 works on display and several artists will be at Powell Gardens to lead workshops and meet with visitors.
The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 2. For more information, call 816-697-2600 or visit www.powellgardens.org.
ArtsFiesta
A visiting delegation of more than 20 members from Tlaquepaque, Mexico will come to Springfield for the May 2 ArtsFiesta, a Cinco de Mayo celebration of Mexican art, culture and music.
Held on historic Walnut Street, ArtsFiesta celebrates Springfield’s relationship with Tlaquepaque and recognizes the Hispanic influences in the city’s metro area. Performances by Grupo Latinomericano and Central High School Salsa/Merengue dancers will highlight the event.
For more information, call 800-678-8767 or visit www.springfieldadventures.com.
Kansas/Missouri border battle
Stand of Colors, May 17-18, will be the largest Civil War Missouri and Kansas battle reenactment held in the Kansas City area. Nearly 1,500 reenactors from across the country will participate in the two-day event.
Other events include period cooking, ladies period fashions, Cavalry demonstrations, Civil War weapons firings and a Grand Ball. Stand for Colors will be held at Jerry Smith Park with the main battle to begin at 1:30 pm, Sunday, May 18.
Admission is $15 for adults with children 5 to 10, $5. For more information, go to www.standofcolors.org.
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