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Our 2025 Jail Haunts are coming soon!

Every Friday and Saturday evening in October, including Halloween, our 1859 Jail Museum

will be hosting our Jail Haunts tours.

A little bit of history, a little bit of paranormal investigating and a lot of fun!

P.A.I., Paranormal Activity Investigations, will be joining us once again this year.

You won’t want to miss it!

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!


JCHS 2025

“Celebration of History”

Mayor Rowland auctions off blown glass vase made by Phillip Hickok, artist at Englewood Arts Center

Historic Film Award presented for the “I’m So Glad” Project by Brent Schondelmeyer and Gloria Smith

Lifetime Achievement Award presented to John Thornton, Jim Austen recognized posthumously, by Steve Noll and Gloria Smith

Gloria Smith presents award for Historic Book - Janssen Place to Stephen Mitchell and Bruce Mathews

Award for Historic Preservation presented to Englewood Arts Center by Brad Pace and Gloria Smith

Award for 1859 Jail Museum Volunteer of the Year presented to Rusty Burkett by Erin Gray and Gloria Smith

Award for Archives Volunteer of the Year presented to Sharon Alexander by Erin Gray and Gloria Smith


 

Our Mission:

Preserve.

The Jackson County (Missouri) 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.

 
 

300K+

Archival Materials Preserved

The Jackson County Historical Society boasts one of the largest photograph depositories of our region’s history - many coming from the Wilborn Collection.

115+

Years Saving History

From 1909 at our founding to today, the Jackson County Historical Society continues to work tirelessly to save our county’s history.

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County

Jackson County isn’t just Kansas City. It’s the wonderful communities of Blue Springs, Buckner, Grain Valley, Grandview, Greenwood, Independence, Lake Lotawana, Lake Tapawingo, Lee’s Summit, Levasy, Lone Jack, Martin City, Oak Grove, Raytown, River Bend, Sugar Creek, Sibley, and Unity Village.