Santa Fe Trail: Author Journey
In 1821, Missouri attained statehood, and Mexico won its independence from Spain. Once restrictive Spanish control came to an end, the Mexican markets opened wide to the Americans. Those two colossal events set the stage for a dramatic unfolding era.
August 29, 1891
Birthday of Joyce C. Hall from Kansas City who founded Hallmark Cards, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Hall of Fame, etc. Read more about him in Tales From Missouri and the Heartland.
August 23, 1880
This the birthday of Jesse Clyde Nichols, the visionary developer who created Kansas City’s beautiful Country Club Plaza.
July 30, 1890
Baseball Hall of Famer, Casey Stengel was born in Kansas City. His nickname "Casey" came from the initials of his home town, K. C.
July 22, 1873
Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast was born. Known for using nefarious methods to get his way, Pendergast ran the town of Kansas City and the surrounding Jackson County area for nearly fifteen years, from 1925 to 1939.
Missouri’s Best BBQ Joints
These savants of the smoker are dishing up barbecue heaven all summer long.
City Scout: Kansas City
A new hotel, restaurant, and brewery comes to KC. Plus, art exhibits you don't want to miss.
June 17, 1933
Pretty Boy Floyd and his gang were implicated in killing four policemen and their prisoner in front of the Union Station in Kansas City. This event has come to be known as the Kansas City Massacre.