History
Finding A ‘Peaceful Place’ in the Long Shadow of the Hyatt Skywalk Tragedy
The Skywalk Memorial Foundation, which helped create a memorial near the site of the Hyatt skywalk collapse, is winding down its affairs following the 40th anniversary of the disaster that killed 114 people in 1981.
Collectors Recall Kansas City’s Historic Lure for Fishermen
Long before Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s came onto the scene, Kansas City was a hub for the manufacture and sale of fishing tackle.
KC’s Grandfather of Ballroom Works for Greater Acceptance of the Culture
Ballroom culture has been around for longer than many realize, but it’s only recently arrived in Kansas City.
Take a Peek Inside the Re-imagined Harry S. Truman Library & Museum
On Friday, July 2, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum officials will reopen the Independence institution after a nearly two-year shutdown for a $29 million makeover.
curiousKC | What Does Our Name ‘Flatland’ Exactly Mean?
Curious about the Flatland name’s origins? You’re not alone.
Here’s How and Where to Honor Juneteenth in 2021
Looking for ways to observe Juneteenth? Here’s the Flatland rundown.
Harry Truman and the Holocaust
As the 33rd president, Harry Truman drew upon a lifetime of relationships with Jewish friends as he weighed his actions in response to the Holocaust.
Tracing Kansas City’s Ties to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre sent ripples that could be felt in Kansas City. Flatland explores the sometimes surprising local links to arguably the most serious, yet little known, race crime in U.S. history.
Kansas City’s Surprising Connection to Japanese Internment Camps
College-aged Japanese American students were allowed to leave World War II internment camps to be enrolled at Park College in 1942.
A Kansas City Historian Explains the Origins of Cinco de Mayo
Here’s a brief lesson on the history behind Cinco de Mayo.