Education

Slice of Ag

The Slice of Agriculture program incorporates into the curriculum and learning experiences for fourth-graders: agriculture conservation environment safety health and nutrition A highlight of the program is an entertaining field trip that makes the experience of learning about the industry… more

Dinosaurs Revealed

Join us on this fascinating journey back to prehistoric time. A time when dinosaurs ruled and roamed the earth. A time when the world as we know it was being violently and radically transformed . . . forever! Travel back… more

North American Butterfly Association Native Butterfly Count

Join us for the 16th Annual North American Butterfly Association butterfly count at Powell Gardens. By tracking butterfly populations across the country, this count makes a significant contribution to the understanding and conservation of wild butterflies. Participants will be divided… more

The Great Car Show

Join the Kansas City Automotive Museum and the National WWI Museum and Memorial for a day of music, educational displays, food trucks, demonstrations, ride-alongs and… cars! Featuring hundreds of vehicles of all makes, models and years, this public car show… more

Family Ties: Creating a Three-Generation Family Tree

Family history connects us to our communities and our world. Join the Wornall/Majors House Museums and the Black Archives of Mid-America as we explore the ties that bind us through ancestry, genealogy, and storytelling during our “Family Ties” program series.… more

Brunch with the Butterflies

Sam Donnell, owner of The Waffle Iron will create your choice of one a sweet or savory gourmet waffle that compliment the color of butterflies swirling nearby. Includes coffee, waffles, and a brunch cocktail. more

First Day of Issue Stamp Dedication Ceremony

Join us as we continue to commemorate the 1918 centennial with the unveiling of the United States Postal Service’s World War I: Turning the Tide Forever stamp. Officially entering World War I in 1917, the U.S. helped secure Allied victory,… more

Festival of Butterflies

Join us for this family favorite and immerse yourself in the world of butterflies native and exotic! Special programming, family-friendly activities, free expert advice and food vendors available each weekend (Friday-Sunday) of the festival. more

My Fellow Soldiers: Letters from WWI

Letters were the primary form of communication between the homefront and soldiers on the battlefield, allowing both sides to share their experiences and maintain connections. Join Smithsonian National Postal Museum Curator Lynn Heidelbaugh for an expert talk on wartime letter-writing… more

Hidden Treasures at MGC

Unlock the treasure chest that holds the resources at MGC! This detailed tour of little-known items in our collection will demonstrate how to utilize our archives, search for articles in our periodical section, the Swem's Virginia Historical Index, and the… more