KC FAQs
When Did Satchel Paige Join the Kansas City Monarchs?
Legendary pitcher Leroy "Satchel" Paige, born in Mobile, Alabama, around 1906, began fine-tuning his arm in his teens and joined his first professional team, the Mobile Tigers, in 1924.
When Did Charles Lindbergh Come to Kansas City?
On August 17, 1927, less than three months after Charles A. Lindbergh’s historic solo flight from New York to Paris, Lindbergh landed his famous “Spirit of St. Louis” aircraft in Kansas City.
Why Did the Area of 18th and Vine Become Famous?
Located just east of downtown, this historic area includes a number of city blocks surrounding the intersection of 18th and Vine Streets.
What is Walt Disney's Connection to Kansas City?
Born in Chicago, Walt Disney and his family moved to Kansas City when he was nine years old. They lived at 3028 Bellefontaine.
What Was Jesse James' Connection to Kansas City?
Jesse James was born near Kearney, Missouri in 1847, the son of Zerelda Cole James and the Reverend Robert James.
What Artwork is on Display in the Missouri Valley Room?
The Missouri Valley room has sculptures, framed maps and artwork, and a commemorative plate adorning its walls and shelves.
Where are the Records for the Willows Maternity Home?
The Willows Maternity Sanitarium closed in 1969, marking the end of 64 years of providing a haven and help for "unfortunate" girls and adoption services for their newborns.
Why is there a Kansas City in both Kansas and Missouri?
The origin of modern-day Kansas City, Missouri, dates back to the 1830s, when John McCoy founded the settlement of Westport at what is now Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue.