Kansas Historical Society to study the Shawnee Indian Mission using Ground Penetrating Radar this fall Background: In 2016, the City of Fairway entered a public/private partnership with the Kansas Historical…
Spring Native Plant Sale Saturday, April 29 9am – 2pm (or until the plants are all sold) Pre-order or shop the sale in person Missouri Wildflowers Nursery has a HUGE…
2021 Chili Cook-Off Curbside Reservations top 150! Announcing Painted Apron Drawing Winners! The 2021 Chili Cook-Off and Painted Apron event was curbside pickup this year because of Covid. Over 300…
Need some fresh ideas for Christmas? Take a look at the unique offerings at the Three Springs Market, the Mission’s on-line marketplace featuring the work of local artists and handmade…
From his first footstep onto Mission land, Ben Barnes was profoundly moved. Although he’d never been to the Mission until this spring, instantly he felt a connection and a deep…
After the wonder of winter fades and it’s just plain cold outside, count on your friends at the Mission to offer a warming treat: a piping hot bowl of chili…
You don’t necessarily need a passport for this adventure but it makes exploring more fun. The new Kansas City Passport to Adventure is a guide to sites worth visiting right…
There are help wanted signs all over town. Now it looks like we need a few at the Mission. Our needs are a little different though. We need volunteers to…
The Shawnee Indian Mission is a valuable community resource. It’s a gathering place, a showcase, a landmark and a learning center. The many organizations that serve as Mission partners enable…
November 30, 2021 Started as a global movement in 2012, Giving Tuesday is designated as a day to “celebrate generosity and all acts of giving, around the world.” The all-volunteer…
The Questers is an international organization with a delightfully simple mission statement: “Questers keep history alive by supporting preservation, restoration and education.” Depending on the local chapter, their projects include…
It’s almost time for the annual miracle on 53rd St. That’s the day that a small army of Boy Scouts and volunteers transforms the east side of the Mission into…
Please join us on Monday, June 21st at 6:30pm for a free community concert, featuring members of the KC Symphony! June 21 is MAKE MUSIC KC DAY and we…