Nov 01 2019
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Jan 31 2020
FOR HOME AND COUNTRY: The Great War and Kansas City

FOR HOME AND COUNTRY: The Great War and Kansas City

Presented by The Box Gallery and National WWI Museum and Memorial at The Box Gallery

When World War I ended in 1918, the nation celebrated victory.  Patriotism was at a peak, and the citizens of Kansas City opened their hearts and wallets to support their country.  This exhibit recalls Kansas City at the Great War's conclusion in 1918-1919.  It was a time that transitioned Kansas City from the demands of war to the obligations and opportunities of a newly won peace and inspired the idea of constructing an iconic museum and memorial to remember those who served and sacrificed.

Admission Info

The Box Gallery is free and open to the public.

Dates & Times

2019/11/01 - 2020/01/31

Additional time info:

OPENING RECEPTION:  First Friday, Nov. 1 from 11:30-1:00 pm

AUTHOR TALK and BOOK SIGNING EVENT:  Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 11:30-12:30 pm, Featuring James Heiman, author of Remembering the Great War: A Tour of Kansas City's World War I Monuments and Memorials.

all events are free and open to the public

Location Info

The Box Gallery

Commerce Bank Building, 1000 Walnut Street, Suite 211, Kansas City, MO 64106

Parking Info

Free parking validation is available for all visitors to The Box Gallery.  Please park in the Commerce Bank Building Parking Garage at 1025 Main Street.  Once parked, enter the main building on the 2nd floor.  Bring your parking ticket in and request a validation sticker at the Security office window located at the west end of the Arcade.