This cache is being placed as part of the "Get a Clue" themed fun for the 14th Annual KC Area Geocacher's Picnic (GC4XEW0). There will be FOUR puzzle caches that contain clues necessary for finding the official 14th Annual KC Area Picnic Cache. Puzzle topics include KC Sports, KC BBQ, KC Museums and KC High School Mascots. The caches are located off one of the many Shawnee Mission Park trails, but some bushwhacking may be required to find this cache container.
How familiar are you with the all the museums available in the Kansas City metro area? You may have to learn a bit about them to match these museums to their descriptions.
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To awaken people to the importance of agriculture and help them understand and appreciate its influence, agribusiness leaders of the 1950's, in Kansas City and throughout the country, envisioned the creation of the nation's premier center for agriculture. To this end, the focus of the proposed institution would be the American farmer and farming and would include not only the rural heritage which has been so influential in shaping America, but also the science and technology of farming that are shaping our world of tomorrow. It became a reality when it was issued a federal charter by an act of the 86th Congress and signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 31, 1960. This rare federal charter, an historic beginning the institution shares with organizations like the American Red Cross, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Future Farmers of America, charged this center to serve as the "national" museum of agriculture and a memorial to farming leaders.
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Through the inspiration of Horace M. Peterson III (1945-1992), founder of the Black Archives of Mid-America, a group of local historians, business leaders, and former baseball players came together to create this museum in the early 1990s. It functioned out of a small, one room office in the Lincoln Building, which is located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District of Kansas City, MO. It quickly incorporated, built a board of directors and staffing, and created a licensing program to support operations. In 1994, it expanded to a 2,000 square-foot space in the Lincoln Building, which include a number photographs and interactive displays. Designed by ESA Design of Abilene, KS, this exhibit became the flagship for redevelopment in the historic district. Several hundred visitors, including school groups and dignitaries, marveled at this once "untold American history." During the late 1990s, plans were underway by city officials to create a new home to showcase Kansas City's jazz heritage and to revitalize the Historic District. City officials and the mayor worked to raise over $20 million in bonds to build a new 50,000 square-foot facility to host the new American Jazz Museum and a new, permanent and expanded, home for this museum. This new building opened in September 1997 and this museum opened there in November.
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A unique Kansas City attraction: a time capsule of life on the American frontier in the mid-nineteenth century. It is not your typical museum. Visitors have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the everyday objects that made life possible for pioneers in the 1800s. It is the largest single collection of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world.
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Opened in 1994, the sleek exterior of this museum, designed by Gunnar Birkerts, only hints at the activity within its walls. The open, light-filled atrium provides a striking setting for activities in the museum, which is accessible to all, free of charge, year-round. The permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, free public programs, special events, and the ever-popular Café Sebastienne provide endless opportunities for education and entertainment.
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Located in the Historic 18th & VineDistrict in Kansas City, it showcases sights and sounds through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery exhibit space, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center, Blue Room jazz club and Gem Theater. Since its inception in 1997, the Museum has hosted thousands of students, scholars, musicians fans for over 200 performances, education programs, special exhibitions, community events and more each year, providing an opportunity to learn about the legends, honor their legacy, or simply enjoy the sounds of Kansas City jazz. As the only museum in the world solely focused on the preservation, exhibition and advancement of jazz, it is dedicated to public service and collaborative efforts to expand the influence, awareness and appreciation of jazz within Kansas City and to audiences worldwide.
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Discover some of the 34,500 pieces in the collection of this museum. From ceramic objects found in ancient Chinese tombs to whimsical sculptures of badminton birdies, the collection spans over 5,000 years of humanity. Each visit to this museum brings different connections and unique experiences. Whether you are exploring the collection for the first time or the hundredth time, there's always something new. A place for quiet relaxation, creative inspiration, or an exhilarating start to your weekend - you are invited to experience one of the country's pre-eminent cultural destinations.
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It is the only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the objects, history and personal experiences of a war whose impact still echoes today. This remarkable Museum takes you on an epic journey of valor, tragedy and human resilience. Through thousands of artifacts--from hand grenades to handkerchiefs, from howitzers to rare flags--the museum tells the deeply personal stories of tremendous sacrifice, technological breakthroughs and the horrors and heroics of war. The museum is built under the iconic Liberty Memorial Tower and was designed by Ralph Appelbaum.
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Kansas City’s first, and most important, museum of local and regional history. The museum is housed at the former urban estate of lumber baron and civic leader Robert A. Long and his family. The 3 acre plot is located atop a bluff overlooking the Missouri River Valley, adjacent to historic Kessler Park and Cliff Drive, a state Scenic By-way. The site features five of the six original structures. These include Corinthian Hall, the 70-room four-story Beaux Arts limestone residence; the Carriage House, in which Long’s famed equestrienne daughter, Loula Long Combs, housed her horses and many trophies; the StoryTarium in the former conservatory, the Gatehouse, the Museum's administrative offices, and the Carpenter's shed. The property also includes the Museum's Visitor Center and reconstructed Historic Gardens.
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One of the most fascinating epics in American History is the story of the overland migrations across the western American wilderness during the mid-nineteenth century. Thousands of wagon trains slowly snaked their way along rugged trails, crossing wind-swept prairies, barren deserts, and formidable mountain ranges. The pioneer adventurers faced storms, mud, swollen rivers, accidents, deserts, choking dust, thirst, deadly plagues, and many other dangers to seek trade, new homes and opportunities in the West. Many did not survive the grueling journey, with tens of thousands of unmarked graves silently guarding the trails today. This extraordinary saga ranks today as the largest voluntary, overland mass migration in the history of the world. In 1989-90, this museum was built by the State of Missouri with the surviving portion of the Waggoner-Gates Mill incorporated into the design. Operated by the City of Independence, the it tells the story of the exploration, acquisition, and settlement of the American West.
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Celebrating his 125th birthday in 2009, this museum recounts the life of America's 33rd president. One of only 13 U.S. Presidential Libraries, the museum's two permanent exhibits chronicle the Missourian's private life and political career -- with exhibits depicting his most difficult decisions like the using the atomic bomb, the Cold War and recognizing Israel. The museum's historical collection consists of approximately 30,000 objects -- including hundreds of family possessions, political memorabilia, diplomatic gifts and 1,300 letters from his courtship and marriage. Dedicated in July 1957, it was the second Presidential Library to receive national designation but the first to be created under the 1955 Presidential Libraries Act.
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Permission has been granted from Johnson County Parks and Rec to place these caches.