June 2008 Calendar of Events
Area Museums, Historical Sites and Historical Organizations
 

Antique and Collectibles
2008 Show Calendar

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Through  22 June
Imaging Blackness, 1915-2002
An exhibit reflecting the peaks and valleys of the African American experience in film in the 20th century. The Indiana University Black Film Center/Archive presents 43 posters from almost a century of movies that feature legendary actors including Lena Horne, Sidney Poitier, Herb Jeffries, Danny Glover, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Curated by Audrey T. McCluskey, Ph.D., associate professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Indiana University, the exhibit serves as a visual timeline that tracks early cinematic stereotyping of black culture to modern day acceptance of big-budget productions depicting a more positive image.  Organized and toured by Mid-America Arts Alliance through its ExhibitsUSA national program.
Kansas City Public Library (Central Library)   [Website]
14 W. 10th St.,  Kansas City, MO    816-701-3543

Through 31 August, 2008, Regular Museum Hours
Coming of Age in Johnson County (KS): 1960 - 1976
For the country, the county, and the Baby Boomer generation, the 1960's and 70's were a rite of passage. These decades challenged Americans to ask fundamental questions about the way they were living. What is our nation's place in the world? Does everyone deserve equal rights? What role should the government, both nationally and at the local level, play in our lives? Is it really a good idea wear a paisley tie with a powder blue polyester leisure suit? Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! Free Admission     Additional Information on special tours and history of the exhibit.  Visit the link below for regular museum hours. Online Photo Gallery
Johnson County Museum of History   [Web Site]
6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS  66217    913-715-2550

7 June, Saturday, 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast on the Trails
Arrive hungry for a morning of family friendly fun on the beautiful grounds of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate.  Enjoy a feast of scrambled eggs, sausage, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and gravy, fruit, coffee and juice.  Sit back and relax while listening to live music and enjoy watching actors in period costume.  Tickets for the breakfast are just $7.00 and advance reservations are required. Enjoy a ride in a covered wagon for $4 and tours of the Mansion are available for $5. 
The Bingham Waggoner Estate [Web Site]
313 West Pacific, Independence, MO 64050 816-461-3491

7 June, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Garrison District
Tour meets at the Garrison School, 502 N. Water Street. Led by Cecelia Robinson, Clay County African-American Legacy Consortium.  This tour is part of explore Liberty's Heritage walking tour program. All guided tours are free and open to the public.  Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. For more information call 816-439-4537.

10 - 15 June, Tuesday - Sunday
Lexington Heritage Days
Spencer Huston will present a piano recital on the square during the Lexington Heritage Days activities and present a grand piano recital in the Anderson House on 14 June. The theme will be the American flag in celebration of Flag Day.  Reservations required, recital free.
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site   [Web Site]
1101 Delaware Street, Lexington, MO  64067  660-259-4654

14 June, Saturday
Cowboy Action Shooting Workship at the Lafayette Gun Club, Higginsville, MO
Classes: Learn to shoot a pistol, lever action rifle and a pump or double barrel shotgun, then go through the paces of a timed Cowboy action shoot on old west stages and in costume if you choose! Hosted by: South Grand River Gobblers and the Rocky Branch Rangers
Contact: Tricia Grasher 816-228-0529, Outdoor_mom@sbcglobal.net

20 June, Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Story Time with the Johnson County Museum and Johnson County Library
Enjoy stories and craft activities just for pre-schoolers!
Johnson County Museum of History   [Web Site]
6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS  66217    913-715-2550

21 June, Saturday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Family Fun Day at the Johnson County Museum
Join members of the Johnson County Museum's Education Team and make a Love Beads bracelet in honor of the museum's latest exhibit, Coming of Age in Johnson County: 1960 – 1970.  This exhibit explores the political, economic, and social issues facing Johnson County residents in the 1960s and '70s.  View the exhibit and test your skills in the exhibit's hands-on areas: dance the Hustle, play a game of Pong, blast off to outer space in the interactive rocket, and much more.  The event is free to the public.
Johnson County Museum of History   [Web Site]
6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS  66217    913-715-2550

28 June, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Motorcycles, fire trucks and vintage cars
The second annual Art of the Car Concours, featuring a wide variety of vintage, classic and special interest vehicles belonging to Kansas City and Midwest area collectors — will take place on the campus of the Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Blvd. The cost to attend the concours is $10 per person; students pay $5; and children under 10 years old and faculty, staff and students of the Kansas City Art Institute will be admitted free.  [Additional Information]

28 June - 6 July, Saturday opening, 1 - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday; Closed 4 July
Independence Day, 1904
Show your patriotism by visiting Lanesfield School for a 1904 Independence Day celebration.  Learn how our nation's independence was celebrated in 1904, visit the decorated school, and make a patriotic craft to take home.
Lanesfield School Historic Site (Johnson County Museum of History)   [Web Site]
18745 S Dillie Road, Edgerton, KS    913-893-6645