Join the push to save the Tivoli
Film buffs across Kansas City are rallying to help save the Tivoli Theater in Westport.
The Tivoli is a Midtown institution – started by Jerry Harrington in 1983. But in order to stay in business, the theater needs to raise $130,000 by Dec. ...
Westport history comes alive Oct. 24-26
Order #11 as depicted by artist George Caleb Bingham.
You’ll be able to walk through a Civil War camp, listen to period music, and watch skirmishes at Westport’s annual Civil War re-enactment later this month.
Here are details from the Westport ...
Westport historical speaker discusses lawmen, outlaws and jails
October’s speaker for the Westport Historical Society has written a book on frontier justice in Kansas City.
David W. Jackson, author of Lock Down: Lawmen, Outlaws, and Frontier Justice in Jackson County, Missouri, says the need for frontier ...
Civil War collection and re-enactors coming to Westport
“Captain Kelly” and other civil war re-enactors are coming to the Harris-Kearney House Museum in Westport.
Richard Heaviland, owner of Westport Frameworks, will exhibit his large collection that includes Civil War photographs, old maps, ...
Tenants sought for coworking space
This building at 1624 Westport Road is being turned into coworking space for tech startups.
Just down Westport Road from the Google Fiber space, startup companies have a new place for getting started and connecting with others.
According ...
Look out for cannonballs: town of Westport comes alive Saturday
Westport history will come alive this weekend with cannon fire, drills in formation and stories of the old days and the Civil War.
Here’s more from the Westport Historical Society.
You, your family, and friends are invited to join the ...
Police release photos of Huddle House robbery
The police have released photos of the man wanted in the robbery of Westport’s Huddle House at 3959 Broadway on July 10.
The robber entered the restaurant about 6 a.m. and forced two employees into the freezer before leaving.
The suspect is ...
Westport Huddle House robbed
The Star is reporting that the Westport Huddle House at 3959 Broadway was robbed early this morning and the robber marched the employees to the restaurant’s freezer.
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Westport Historical Society presents Tom and Harry filmmaker
Filmmaker Terence O’Malley.
Kansas City has some interesting historical figures, including Tom Pendergast and Harry Truman.
Now the two come together in a new documentary by local filmmaker Terence O’Malley called “Tom and Harry: The ...
Wanna become a ghost buster? Training available in Westport
1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum in Westport.
Is there paranormal activity at the Harris-Kearney House in Westport?
You can be part of the team that investigates.
Heartland Paranormal Investigative (HPI) is putting together an investigation ...
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