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Homegrown KC

by Laura Darnell

A podcast dedicated exploring Kansas City's fascinating history and to sharing stories from its rich past.Homegrown KC is a podcast written and produced by Laura Darnell. I love history and wanted to share my passion with others, especially my passion for local history which is so rarely taught in schools.Every episode will delve into a person, place, or event from Kansas City’s multi-hued historical narrative.Be sure to listen and subscribe, rate and review. For more information you can visit my website: https://homegrownkc.wordpress.com/. I am also on Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest, and Twitter as Homegrown KC. You can also find me on Audea. Go to https://audea.io/, create a free account, and then search for and subscribe to Homegrown KC. Patreon Subscribers will receive exclusive access to bonus interviews with other local historians, a shoutout on the show, and an item from Homegrown_KC_Store valued at $5 or less.​Support the podcast: subscribe to Patreon or Redcircle: https://

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Episodes

  1. GLAMA

    Conversation with Stuart Hinds of the Gay and Lesbian Archives of Mid America in Kansas City.

  2. 2024 Year in Review

    Farewell episode

  3. Kansas City Public Library

    Sensitivity Warning: I don't get graphic but there are mentions of violence and rape in my discussion of banned books at the beginning of this episode. Series 8: We The People Topic 3: Kansas City Public Library A very, brief overview of the history of the Kansas City Public Library System from...

  4. Adventure Minisode: Disney 100

    Join me on an Adventure to the Disney 100 exhibit at Union Station

  5. Adventure Minisode: Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

    Join me on an Adventure to Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.

  6. Adventure Minisode: Merriam Urban Hike

    I took a hike through Merriam, KS with Urban Hikes KC!

  7. Harry S Truman part 4

    The Post Presidential Years of Harry S. Truman 1953-1972.

  8. Harry S Truman part 3

    Series 8: 2024 We the People This episode tells the story of Truman's time as Senator.

  9. Harry S Truman part 2

    Season 8 2024: We the People Topic 2 part 2 The life of Harry S Truman from 1920- 1934.

  10. Harry S. Truman part 1

    Sensitivity Warning: introduction does include brief mention of genocide and public shootings. Series 8 We The People Topic 2 Biography of Harry S Truman from birth to marriage.

  11. The Presidential Nominee is...

    Series 8 2024:We The People Topic 1 A look at the Presidential National Conventions hosted in KC: RNC in 1900, DNC in 1928, and RNC in 1976.

  12. 2023 Year in Review

    A look back at what was accomplished in 2023, and a glimpse of what is coming in 2024.

  13. Adventure Minisode: Kansas City Museum

    My friend and I took an Adventure to the Kansas City Museum in Oct.

  14. Adventure Minisode: Lee's Summit Historical Museum

    A brief look at the history and collection of the Lee's Summit Historical Museum.

  15. Lee's Summit Historical Museum

    Conversation about the history and collection of the Lee's Summit Museum with Dr. Fred Grogan, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Lee's Summit Historical Society.

  16. Adventure Minisode: Truman Library and Museum

    Sensitivity Warning: Episode discusses historical and modern events related to war, terrorism, genocide, and death. I finally visited the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. This is a world class museum in Independence, MO. I highly recommend a visit to this Museum, because of how well they...

  17. Adventure Minisode: Sobela Aquarium

    Kansas City has a brand new Aquarium at the Zoo and it's incredible!

  18. Adventure Minisode: Chiefs

    I had two football related Adventures this month, so I decided to discuss them both in a Minisode! The first was the Chiefs Practice in St. Jo, the second, was an unexpected invitation to attend the Chiefs vs Browns Preseason Game at Arrowhead on Aug 27, 2023. My first Game at Arrowhead! Also...

  19. Worlds of Fun part 4

    Series 7 Amusement Parks Topic 3 History of Cedar Fair, Oceans of Fun, and Geology!

  20. Worlds of Fun part 3

    Topic 3 part 3 of Series 7 Amusement Parks A detailed look at the design, construction, and history of some of WoF's most beloved rides: Timberwolf, Mamba, Orient Express, Schussboomer, EXT, and Ski Hi.

  21. Worlds of Fun part 2

    A minute look at the changes Worlds of Fun has experienced from 1973 to 2023.

  22. Adventure Minisode: Spider-Man

    I took an Adventure to the new Spider-Man exhibit at Union Station. It was so cool!

  23. Adventure Minisode: Rainbow Tour part 1

    KC has a new self-guided driving tour of queer history. I didn't complete the tour, yet, but here are my thoughts to the first portion.

  24. Worlds of Fun part 1

    Series 7 Amusement Parks Topic 3 Worlds of Fun opened in May 1973, making 2023 its 50th Anniversary.

  25. Fairyland Park

    Series 7 Amusement Parks Topic 2 The history of Fairyland Park in KC from 1923 to 1977.

  26. KC Rainbow Tour

    Conversation with Joel Barrett, creator of KC's new self guided driving tour of queer history.

  27. Electric Park

    Series 7 Topic 1 The history of Kansas City's Electric Park, 1900-1934.

  28. Urban Hikes KC

    Conversation with Lisa Peña, owner of Urban Hikes KC

  29. The Folly

    Series 6 Topic 3 part 3 The Folly Theatre in KC from the 1940s to 2023

  30. Enchanted Years of the Stage

    Theatre Historian and Professor Emeritus Dr. Felicia Londré about theatre history in KC and her book, Enchanted Years on the Stage: Kansas City at the Crossroads of American Theatre 1870-1930

  31. Shubert's Missouri Theatre

    The history of the Shubert's Missouri Theatre (formerly The Standard and the Century) from 1923 to 1932.

  32. Federal Native American Boarding Schools

    There is a sensitivity warning on this episode for non-graphic mention of trauma and violence against a minority group. Discussion with Andrew Gustafson from the Johnson County Museum about their current special exhibit: Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories. This is a national...

  33. Adventure Minisode: Johnson County Museum

    An introduction to the Johnson County Museum

  34. The Century Theatre

    Series 6 Historic Theatres Topic 3 part 1 The Century Theatre: This episode covers the origins of the Folly Theatre and provides historical context on competing burlesque circuits in the early 1900s.

  35. The Original Kansas City, KS

    Patreon Exclusive: Interview with Director Amy Loch of the Wyandotte County Museum about their special exhibit on the original Kansas City, KS 1868-1886

  36. 2022 Year in Review

    2022 Recap and 2023 Goals

  37. Adventure Minisode: Maya Exhibit

    Minisode of my Adventure to the Mayan exhibit at Union Station

  38. Opera Houses part 2

    The history of the Gillis Opera House: 1883-1925

  39. Opera Houses part 1

    The history of the Coates Opera House from 1870-1901.

  40. Adventure Minisode: Historic Northeast Urban Hike

    Adventure Minisode: Historic Northeast Urban Hike with Urban Hikes KC

  41. The Empress Theatre part 2

    the history of Sullivan & Considine Vaudeville Circuit, owners of the Empress Theatre

  42. Adventure Minisode: Japan Festival 2022

    Adventure to KC Japan Festival Oct 2022

  43. Adventure Minisode: Art Deco

    Adventure through the American Art Deco: Designing for the People 1918-1939 exhibit at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

  44. International Archaeology Day 2022

    Conversation with Archaeologist Dr. Ann Raab about her work in Bates County Missouri. There is a sensitivity warning for mentions of war and violence.

  45. Westport Historical Society

    Conversation with Alana Smith, President of the Westport Historical Society

  46. Fairfax Industrial District

    Conversation with Amy Loch from the Wyandotte County Historical Society about their new special exhibit on the Fairfax Industrial District

  47. The Empress Theatre part 1

    Topic 1 of Series 6: Historic Theatres Originally built in 1910 for the Sullivan & Considine Vaudeville Circuit, the theatre hosted vaudeville and burlesque variety shows until its demise in 1940.

  48. Adventure Minisode: Harris-Kearney House

    Homegrown KC Adventure to the Harris-Kearney House in Westport, home of the Westport Historical Society and the Civil War Visitor's Center.

  49. Adventure Minisode: Ethnic Enrichment Festival 2022

    The 43rd Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival of 2022

  50. Adventure Minisode: Wyandotte County Museum

    Homegrown Kc Adventure to the Wyandotte County Museum in Bonner Springs, KS

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast dedicated exploring Kansas City's fascinating history and to sharing stories from its rich past.Homegrown KC is a podcast written and produced by Laura Darnell. I love history and wanted to share my passion with others, especially my passion for local history which is so rarely taught in schools.Every episode will delve into a person, place, or event from Kansas City’s multi-hued historical narrative.Be sure to listen and subscribe, rate and review. For more information you can visit my website: https://homegrownkc.wordpress.com/. I am also on Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest, and Twitter as Homegrown KC. You can also find me on Audea. Go to https://audea.io/, create a free account, and then search for and subscribe to Homegrown KC. Patreon Subscribers will receive exclusive access to bonus interviews with other local historians, a shoutout on the show, and an item from Homegrown_KC_Store valued at $5 or less.​Support the podcast: subscribe to Patreon or Redcircle: https://

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