In 1838, Kansas City was founded and eventually surpassed neighboring Westport to become the predominant city west of St. Louis. The area was also a focal point in the westward expansion …

We scoured the history books, took a look at the last 180 or so years of Kansas City history and cherry-picked the moments and movements that shaped the city we live in today.

This parade took over the streets of KC for 90 years. Why did it end? The morning of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, dawned cool and clear. The participants in Kansas City’s American Royal parade …

Nov 4, 2025 · Present-day Kansas City was formed by the consolidation of eight separate towns. The earliest, Wyandotte, was bought from an Indian tribe, laid out in 1857 by a town company, …

“Kansas City” was formed by the merger of Westport and the City of Kansas.

Jun 14, 2025 · Together, these stories reveal Kansas City as a frontier settlement turned cultural and civic contender, shaped by both grassroots resilience and national currents.

The origins of Kansas City date to the early 1800s, when French fur traders arrived by the Missouri River and built rough cabins along the river. The town of Kansas was formed in 1838 …

Oct 14, 2024 · Discover the captivating history of Kansas City, Missouri, from its frontier origins to its emergence as a cultural and economic powerhouse in the heart of the Midwest.

Mar 28, 2024 · In the early 20th century, Kansas City gained prominence as a major center for jazz music during the Prohibition era. Legendary jazz musicians such as Charlie Parker and …

Jul 6, 2023 · From its humble beginnings as a riverfront settlement to its transformation into a thriving metropolis, the story of Kansas City is one of resilience, ambition, and the pioneering …