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History & Archaeology
George Wahington preferred lowkey birthdays
While the nation just celebrated President’s Day, George Washington‘s birthday is really Feb. 22, and he would have had it…
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Travel
Valentine’s Day: from Christian martyrs to chocolate
Valentine’s Day is one of the most celebrated, yet least understood holidays in the Western World. It’s also quite popular…
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Books
“The President and the Freedom Fighter” explores friendship between Lincoln, Douglass
A new book looks at the friendship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass as they sought to end slavery. Brian…
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Culture Watch
Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring
After a bone-chilling cold spell, an early spring is on the way if Punxsutawney Phil is correct. The famous groundhog…
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Columns
Hatred, racism didn’t deter George Washington Carver
Few know George Washington Carver, the humble pioneering researcher and Christian, grew up in Missouri and Kansas. We celebrate him…
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Entertainment
KC Royals sponsoring free admission to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Families looking for something fun and educational to do can visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City for…
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Travel
Heartland to Holyland Tours
You’ve reached the info page of Heartland to Holyland Tours. We have two tours planned in 2024. Both depart as…
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History & Archaeology
Iconic New Jersey diner finds new life in rural Missouri
A beloved roadside diner is coming to central Missouri. Rosie’s Diner, which gained national fame as the setting for a…
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