History
curiousKC | What’s the Oldest Known Photo of Kelly’s in Westport?
This is the oldest known photo of Kelly’s Westport Inn, according to the Kansas City Public Library.
MLK in Kansas City
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. visited Kansas City at least six times between 1957 and 1968.
curiousKC | Learn One Kansas City Street’s Royal History
Ever wonder what the story is behind Charlotte Street’s name? curiousKC’s got the answer.
curiousKC | Parkville Reckons With Its Storied Past
A Flatland reader was curious to know more about the history of Black life in Parkville – a part of the Kansas City metro area. Here’s what we learned.
Harry Truman’s Christmas Story (Bah Humbug)
Harry Truman’s first Christmas as president was spent taking a dicey plane trip in fowl weather to return home, only to be confronted by a disgruntled wife.
curiousKC | Excavating the History of Steptoe, Westport’s Lost Black Neighborhood
The curiousKC team explores the fascinating history of Steptoe, a lost Black neighborhood in Westport.
Urban Hikes Explores History, Architecture and Art with Exercise to Boot
By Kevin Collison Lisa Peña traces her inspiration to launch Urban Hikes Kansas City to her childhood days exploring the woods near her home in the Rosedale neighborhood of KCK. “As I got older, I realized how much I like being outdoors,” she said. “I also loved Kansas City growing up and tried to visit…
curiousKC: What is the history of the Rosedale Arch?
A Flatland reader wanted to know more about the World War I monument that sits on Mount Marty’s wooded hilltop overlooking the Kansas City, Kansas, community.
Remembering Revolutionary War Patriots Buried Among Us
About 20 Revolutionary War patriots are buried in the Kansas City area. Here are some of their stories.
curiousKC | Were There Segregated House Advertisements in KC?
Were local real estate advertisements segregated? curiousKC investigates.