Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society About Us Contact our Staff & Meet our Board of Directors Happy Anniversary, JCHS! Thank You to our Members, Donors & Corporate Sponsors Join Our Membership FREE monthly HistorE-Calendar Newsletter HistorE-Calendar Archives & Research Library 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum Harry S Truman Office & Courtroom Research Questions Bookshop & Online Giving Group Tours & Field Trips Jackson County Historical Society JOURNAL periodical Educational Resources Volunteer & Internship Opportunities Privacy Statement Portals to the Past column in the Kansas City Star

Jackson County Historical Society Dedicated to the Future of the Past  Serving Greater Kansas City, Missouri “I can’t think of another piece of landscape of similar size where so many things have happened that have been of significance in the story of America.” --David McCullough Pulitzer Prize winning historian and Harry S Truman biographer Click on the logo below to learn more about our 2008 and 2009 Anniversary Celebrations! The Jackson County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and understanding of its county’s heritage and will promote the study, appreciation, and interpretation of local and regional history. Our not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization is funded by memberships and donations. Gifts to the Society are deductible for Federal and State income, estate, and gift tax purposes. Contributions are greatly appreciated, and are used mindfully to further the mission of the Society.