KCK Legacy Trail
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Explore KCK’s vibrant cultures on the KCK Legacy Trail! Discover the traditions, challenges and triumphs of the people of Kansas City, Kansas. Follow the journeys of five groups: Indigenous Peoples, Black, Latino, Eastern European and Modern Immigrants. At each stop, unlock audio tours telling the stories and legacies of the people who settled KCK. Check in to earn points, which can be redeemed for prizes, plus earn special rewards for completing each journey.
Please enjoy our first two journeys, the Latino Journey and the Eastern European Journey. Other Journeys and prizes will soon follow.
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Baseball at "The Patch"
From under the bridge, the area to the Northwest was one of two where Latino baseball games took place, sometimes aginst the Negro Leagues. Vegetation grew here, unlike the area more affectionately known as "The Patch." It is located off the East side of James Street, to the Southwest of this location at about Reynolds Avenue. Credits - Intro/Outro: Sandra Olivas, Narrator: Jose Faus, Audio Clips: Bob Kendrick, Mike Torrez
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Building The I-70 Highway
1957 would change the landscape of Strawberry Hill forever. The building of the I-70 Highway resulted in the demolition of 125 homes, which sat along the Kansas River, driving out many of the neighborhood's growing families and residents who'd live on the Hill their entire lives.
Central Avenue
The Central Avenue Betterment Association is a key resource to over 20 Latino-owned businesses along the Central Avenue corridor and has has been operating with a mission to improve the quality of life and economic development since 1977.
Desegregation in Education
The Clara Barton School was originally built as a three-room, segregated school. The story leads to the 1926-1927 school year when Argentine officially became integrated, opening a door for Mexican American students wishing to attend high school in Kansas City, Kansas.
El Baile de la Vida Mural
A tribute to Mexican Folklórico dancing, this mural portrays, in vivid color, dancers in costumes from 19 different Mexican states.
Faith in the Latino Community
In early immigrant life, faith communities became the anchor to which community was built. The church welcomed community and hold rich history as the centerpiece of life for many Mexican-American Catholics.
Kansas City Kansas Community College and Wyandotte County Historical Mural
Kansas City Kansas Community College is not only a place for higher education, but also features a mixed media mural that acts as a visual timeline of both the college and Kansas City, KS as a whole. Credits - Intro/Outro: Brian McKiernan, Narrator: Brian McKiernan.
Step back in time when you visit Wyandotte County Historical Museum at Wyandotte County Park . Explore exhibits covering everything from our earliest Indigenous tribes, events that shaped our city and modern day accomplishments. Credits - Intro/Outro: Brian McKiernan, Narrator: Brian McKiernan
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Step back in time when you visit Wyandotte County Historical Museum at Wyandotte County Park . Explore exhibits covering everything from our earliest Indigenous tribes, events that shaped our city and modern day accomplishments. Credits - Intro/Outro: Brian McKiernan, Narrator: Brian McKiernan
Latino Leadership: David Vega
Vega Field honors David Vega, his service in WWII, and as a businessman and community activist. Honored in 1991 by the City, this field has been renovated in 2000 by Villa Agentina. Credits - Intro/Outro: Sandra Olivas, Narrator: Jose Faus, Audio Clip: David Vega
Life on the Hill
At the turn of the century, many Eastern European immigrants arrived and settled in what is now the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, KS, fleeing famine, war, and looking for opportunity to work and build a better life. As the mural says, welcome to Strawberry Hill!
Police Athletic League / St. Mary's Catholic Church
What was once home to the oldest Catholic church in Wyandotte County now provides skill-building fun and activities for local youth as a part of the Police Athletic League of Kansas City Kansas.
Sauer Castle
Sauer Castle is a Florentine-styled mansion built for German immigrant Anton Sauer in 1871. Over the years, the historical home has fallen under disrepair due to hard times and poor care. In 2023, the home was purchased by a new owner in hopes to retore its legacy. Credits - Intro/Outro: Brian McKiernan, Narrator: Megan Reynolds, Audio Clip: Diane Euston
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St John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist Church, founded by Croatian immigrants who settled in Strawberry Hill, has been a pillar of the community since the early 1900s.
Strawberry Hill Museum & Center
This Queen Anne Victorian-style house has stood tall in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood since the late 1800s, serving as a family home, an orphanage, and now a museum that pays tribute to the early settlers of the area.
The 1951 Flood
The flood of 1951 resulted in the loss of 17 lives, displacement if 518,000 people in Kansas, and the destruction of the stockyards. The result was mass migration of Latinos to Armourdale. Credits - Intro/Outro: Sandra Olivas, Narrator: Maria Vasquez Boyd, Audio Clips: Evelyn Rojas Lopez
The Anthology of Argentine Mural
It took seven artists nearly three months to paint the 660' long, 23' tall wall along Metropolitan Avenue in 1998. The mural tells the history of the Argentine community of Kansas City, Kansas.
The Eagle's Nest
This local American Legion Post was established by Mexican American veterans who were not allowed to join the established local Post after WWII, and has been a place of gathering, baseball and celebrations. Credits - Intro/Outro: Sandra Olivas, Narrator: Jose Faus, Audio Clips: Mike Torrez, Gene Chavez
Voler Thieves of Flight / Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
Rachal McMeachin owns Voler Thieves of Flight, an aerial gym operated out of the old Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, which was established by Russian immigrants who settled in the Strawberry Hill area.
Krizman's Sausage
The stockyards and meatpacking industry were a huge draw for immigrants coming to Kansas City looking for work. This led to different meat markets opening up in Kansas City, KS, including the award-winning Krizman's Sausage, which is still operating today.
The Railroads
The Mexican Revolution from 1910-1920 lead to migration of many Mexican people to the U.S. These immigrants were able to find employment in industries like the railroads and meat-packing plants; thus settling in Kansas City Kansas, attracted by the emerging industries and the promise of a better life.
Wyandotte County Historical Museum
Step back in time when you visit Wyandotte County Historical Museum at Wyandotte County Park. Explore exhibits covering everything from our earliest Indigenous tribes to events that shaped our city and modern day accomplishments.