Homegrown KC

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

Farewell episode

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 LibraryA very, brief overview of the history of the Kansas City Public Library System from 1873 to 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A brief look at the history and collection of the 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.

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 handle difficult and traumatic moments from our past.

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

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 listen to episode Chiefs from Series 1 to learn about the history of the Team.

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

Topic 3 part 3 of Series 7 Amusement ParksA 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Conversation with Lisa Peña, owner of Urban Hikes KC

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

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

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

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 traveling exhibit arranged by NEH and the Heard Museum. It will be at JCM from Feb 1- March 18, 2023

An introduction to the Johnson County Museum

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.

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

2022 Recap and 2023 Goals

Minisode of my Adventure to the Mayan exhibit at Union Station

The history of the Gillis Opera House: 1883-1925

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

Adventure Minisode: Historic Northeast Urban Hike with Urban Hikes KC

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

Adventure to KC Japan Festival Oct 2022

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

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

Conversation with Alana Smith, President of the Westport Historical Society

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

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

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

The 43rd Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival of 2022

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