Cultivating a Neighborhood Historic Walking Tour & Buds & Suds Reception

6115 Wornall Road,Kansas City MO 64113

04 June, 2022

Description

Discover little known historic facts and visit fascinating places and spaces in the Brookside neighborhood! "Cultivating a Neighborhood" explores how the Brookside neighborhood went from remote Wornall family farm to thriving residential and commercial neighborhood in the heart of Kansas City. Walking Tour The walking tour runs from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and traces an approximately two-and-a-half mile path through the Brookside commercial district and Wornall Homestead Homes Association neighborhood. Participants will receive a map and digital booklet to guide their tour. Several notable stops will be available for tour and Wornall/Majors representatives will be scattered along the route to provide assistance and answer questions. Buds & Suds Reception Participants are invited to end their day with an optional Buds & Suds reception at 4:00 PM at the John Wornall House. Enjoy music and local beer in the gorgeous Learning Landscape. The Wornall/Majors House Museums manages two of Kansas City’s most significant and dynamic historic structures: the John Wornall House and Alexander Majors House. The houses, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provide a variety of educational and community opportunities, including public tours, hands-on field trips, summer camp, social events, educational lectures, author events, youth story times, and holiday and seasonal activities.