Trailside Center

08/30/2024

THURSDAY SEPT. 5 - RIVER AND PRAIRIE STORYWEAVERS FREE STORYTELLING PROGRAM -

08/01/2024

TONIGHT AUG. 1 - RIVER AND PRAIRIE STORYWEAVERS FREE STORYTELLING PROGRAM -

07/08/2024

06/11/2024

06/11/2024

June 15 Cactus & Succulent Society Big Sale -

05/15/2024

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/see-the-pony-express-re-ride.htm

Pony Express NHT re-ride experience map

05/06/2024

THURSDAY MAY 16, 2024 at 7 PM
BRIGADIER GENERAL (RET.) AND PURPLE HEART VETERAN
STAN CHERRIE
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LOCATION
TRAILSIDE CENTER
9901 Holmes Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64131

I hope you'll save the date May 16th for another great guest at Trailside. We'll watch a video about the General's life and then invite him to say a few words. He is a Purple Heart Veteran and I believe the first General I have introduced at Trailside. Below is a picture of him signing a panel at the Heart of America Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.

03/23/2024

This is a VIDEO presentation taking place at Trailside Center.

03/15/2024

02/06/2024

Travel the Trail Tuesday! Take a virtual visit to this private site, Little Arkansas River Crossing, Kansas.

The Little Arkansas River is not a large stream, but it was not an easy river to cross when the Santa Fe Trail was first established in 1821. Major Bennett Riley, in the year of 1829, commented that the Little Arkansas was about ten feet wide with steep banks of fifteen feet high. The bottom of the stream was very muddy. Major Riley's military detachment of dragoons shoveled down the banks to the river to make it passable for the wagons to cross. Some early groups of travelers placed stones in the muddy river bottom to improve the crossing. Some of these stones are still there and can be seen during dry periods when the level of the water in the stream is very low.

This crossing became a major overnight stop and camping area due to problems with making the deep crossing. The crossing would be made upon arrival of a wagon train later in the afternoon just in case an overnight rain would flood the area. When the valley was flooded, a wagon train may have to wait for a few days until the flooding subsided. A wagon would typically be pulled by 8 to 10 oxen or mules. To help pull the wagons through the muddy river bottom, an additional team or two from other wagons would be hitched in front creating double and triple teams to pull the wagons. Learn more:

https://www.nps.gov/places/little-arkansas-river-crossing.htm

(NPS Photo)

01/24/2024

Major David Jackson, South Patrol, will discuss the new developments in the Police Department that are aimed at reducing crime.

01/23/2024

Some history of Watt's Mill from the Martin City Telegraph.

A blog about the history of the greater Kansas City area.

01/12/2024

The common measurement between wagons and rain cars.

01/11/2024

Mill Creek Trail - Follow along the same path traveled by thousands of homesteaders, prospectors, and entrepreneurs. The Missouri River carried them to the Upper Independence landing two miles north of here. With their wagons loaded, they headed to town in Independence for final preparations. These are the first miles of the overland journey to California, Oregon, and Santa Fe. Plan a visit:

https://www.nps.gov/places/mill-creek-park-independence.htm

Take a virtual visit with the exhibits and audio description:

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/mill-creek-exhibits-audio-description.htm

(NPS Image/Full audio description available)

01/10/2024

01/01/2024

At Trailside Center Thursday, January 4, 2024

Our Featured Storyteller is Jean Groth, who will share up to 30 minutes of her stories followed by other storytellers sharing stories. The Story Theme is “Winter” but we would love to hear any story you have to share. Come to tell, come to listen.

12/29/2023

Trailside Center Hours: 10am to 4pm Mon-Sat; Noon-4pm Sun.
Closed: New Year's Eve & Day; MLK Day; Easter; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve & Day.

12/22/2023

05/11/2023

Please join Sixth District Councilmembers Kevin McManus
& Andrea Bough for a Hybrid Community Meeting.
Speakers:
Chris Handzel, Project Manager
South Loop Project

Louis Cummings, Operations Manager, Solid Waste Division
Recycling Cart Roll-out

Date: Friday, May 12th
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am (doors open at 8am)
In-Person: Trailside Center
9901 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131

Virtually: Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click below to join the meeting

05/10/2023

Please join Sixth District Councilmembers Kevin McManus
& Andrea Bough for a Hybrid Community Meeting.
Speakers:

Chris Handzel, Project Manager
South Loop Project

Louis Cummings, Operations Manager, Solid Waste Division
Recycling Cart Roll-out

Date: Friday, May 12th
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am (doors open at 8am)

In-Person: Trailside Center
9901 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131

Virtually: Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting https://trailsidecenter.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c331e8469d6b75db92657aab3&id=a18ebacd75&e=7199835327

Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-212-5076,,458572255 # United States, Chicago
Phone Conference ID: 458 572 255 #

05/08/2023

THURSDAY MAY 18th at 7 PM
WWII VETERAN CHARLES STAUBUS

LOCATION
TRAILSIDE CENTER
9901 Holmes
Kansas City, MO

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You'll enjoy seeing a video about the life of Charles Staub and hearing personally about his experiences towards the end of WWII.
We've Missed You and Hope to See You!!!
ALWAYS GOOD REFRESHMENTS

04/26/2023

Summer Film Series at Trailside Center-See Event Page for more details.

01/11/2022

The Great Back Yard Bird Count at Trailside Center