Jackson County Historical Society Annual Dinner

3440 S. Lee's Summit Rd,Independence MO 64055

27 January, 2022

Description

The Jackson County Historical Society Annual Dinner presented by ServPro of Lee's Summit celebrates the past year and honors our membership. The membership of JCHS and the community are invited to attend the Jackson County Historical Society for our Annual Dinner presented by ServPro of Lee's Summit on Thursday, Jaunary 27, 2022 at 6PM. The evening starts with an open bar cocktail hour and silent auction. The 2022 Board of Directors will be installed by the membership. Dinner will be served at 7:15PM with awards ceremony to follow. All proceeds benefit the mission of the Jackson County Historical Society. This year the Society will award seven individuals and institutions for their work to promote Jackson County history. Susannah Gentry Archives Voluntteer of the Year - Avery Goetz 1859 Jail Museum Volunteer of the Year - Shannon Pruitt Historical Book - Judith King & Bruce Matthews "Mount Washington Cemetery: In Search of Lost Time" Historical Publication - Black Archives of Kansas City, Kansas City Public Library and LINC - The Kansas City Black History Project Public Art - Byron Constance - Captain Harry Truman on the Independence Square Historic Preservation - Anna Marie Tutera - Kansas City Museum Lifetime Achievement - Clay Bauske - Curator at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum Recognition and Honors Past JCHS President - Gloria Smith John and Lottie Cianciolo Virginia Jennings Nadeau The Jackson County Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the written, oral, and physical legacy of this county. We do this by maintaining physical collections and promoting the study, appreciation, and interpretation of local and regional history.