History

Petticoat Lane was once the most fashionable street in Kansas City.
Forget Jurassic Park. Check out these prehistoric Kansas Citians.
The pieces are in place for SomeraRoad to begin development on the $526 million overhaul of the West Bottoms thanks to a new tax incentive.
Calling all thrill seekers for this roundup of haunted and scary KC spots.
Hit the ice with us as we dive into the Mavericks’ upcoming season.
Arena league football is returning to Kansas City in 2024. Brush up on its history before you buy your season tickets.
Beyoncé made history as the first Black woman to headline a show at Arrowhead. Let’s glance back at more historic moments in Arrowhead’s concert history .
The Kansas City Public Library has a fresh logo and digital presence, just in time for its 150 year celebration this winter.
You asked and we answered. Here’s why that eagle is watching over Kansas City.
The KC Monarchs just secured their third title in five years. Let’s celebrate by reviewing some of the most fascinating facts about the team.
We’re channeling our inner Earth, Wind, and Fire to reflect on what Kansas Citians were up to this week in September throughout the years.
Kansas City is rich with history, especially when it comes to trolleys. Here’s an overview of what it took to get to today’s KC Streetcar.
Unbound is a KC nonprofit with a global stage, helping families living in poverty reach their fullest potential.
Roanoke Boulevard is an iconic brick road in Westport that is protected by a historical society and is the only brick road in KC with protected status.
The modern car industry would not be what it is without the contributions made by Kansas Citians. Don’t believe us? See for yourself.
There’s more to Winstead’s than burger and milkshakes — there’s stories to be told, too. Dive into the history of this diner franchise and see where it stands in our city today.
From holiday cards to family entertainment, Hallmark has created an empire around the joys of living + loving. Let’s dive into the history behind the business in Kansas City, plus the innovations it brings to the table in the present day.
Kansas City nearly became the capital of animation when Disney began his career here in 1921, and a local nonprofit is working to revive that legacy to usher in a new era of creativity in the metro.
Monday, June 19 marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. Commemorate the federal holiday with these events + happenings in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Rainbow Tour is a self-guided, app-narrated driving tour of Kansas City’s rich LGBTQ+ history.
From vintage shops to rooftop restaurants to dive bars, this one street has everything you need to spend an entire day.
Did you know that UMKC’s kangaroo has roo-ts back to the 1930s? Here’s how the zoo, Walt Disney, and university students came up with the mascot.
Union Hill, Hospital Hill, and Martini Corner make up a core historic neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri with plenty of local shops, restaurants, and bars.
There’s a real-life cargo plane perched on top of The Roasterie’s factory cafe. Here’s when, how, and why it ended up there.
This is the story of how a poor roaster in a Brookside basement became The Roasterie, and ultimately a global influence in specialty coffee.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around KC’s downtown.
This community walk and festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 — the anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s first game with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945.
With Mother’s Day coming up and Father’s Day shortly after, here’s a look at the origins of these two “Hallmark holidays” — and how they actually have nothing to do with cards or TV channels.
Here’s the story about how one couple started a company out of their kitchen and ended up taking the gourmet chocolate industry by storm.
Here’s the story of how a local company grew to a global enterprise — and ultimately used its success to give back to the community.
The museum combines STEM and history for interactive and engaging storytelling.
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