Alexander Majors House

Huckleberry Finn Reader’s Theater

editor — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:55:51 +0000

The Alexander Majors House and the Westport Center for the Arts proudly present a Reader’s Theater version of Mark Twain’s American Classic Huckleberry Finn.

Staring: Walter Coppage, William Grey Warren and Matt Weiss

Live Music By: Mike Fraser and Tenley Hansen of The Shortleaf Band

When: Sunday, June 24

Time: Two Performances, one at 2:00 and one at 5:00

Price: $10 for adults, $7 for kids and seniors

Seating is limited, advance purchase of tickets is strongly recommended. Tickets go on sale May 20, please check back then.

Refreshments Available

Civil War Reenactment and Battle Weekend! Coming Up April 14

editor — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:10:09 +0000

Saturday (April 14)
6:00 Reveille
7:00 Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 Awkward squad
9:30 – 10:30 Station work
11:00 – 12:00 Company level drill
12:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 Company level drill
3:00 – 4:30 Rounders Game
5:00 Dinner

Sunday (April 15)
7:00 Reveille
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 Formal Inspection
10:00 -11:00 Church Services
11:30 – 12:30 Company Level Drill
12:30 Lunch
2:00 Skirmish

This event is free and open to the public

Civil War Reenactment and Battle

editor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:23:16 +0000

Women’s History Celebration

editor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:19:43 +0000

Join us as we travel through time to meet some women from the past. Costumed re-enactors will feature some of history’s most amazing women. These adventurers, explorers and rebels used individual talents and strengths to overcome adversity and hardship. They opened doors for women and made the world a better place for all. Let HER-STORIES inspire you, your daughters and sons too!

When: March 11

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Cost: $5

Border War Reflections

editor — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:47:17 +0000

Local actress Stephanie Goodman will bring to life Margaret Hays, of Jackson County and abolitionist, Julia Lovejoy, Kansas Territory, in this dramatic interpretation of Missouri’s troubled past. Ms Goodman has done extensive research and written the script using letters and diaries from both women. Hear their first hand accounts of local events including The Pottawatomie Massacre, the woman’s prison collapse and Order Number 11.

Usually a one woman show, Ms. Goodman has expanded her script for this performence to include musicians, a gospel ensemble, and a full cast of actors.

When: April 6

Time: 7pm

Adults $10, Students age 12 and under and Senior Citizens, $5

Children under age 5, free. (816) 444-1858, Kandice@wornallhouse.org

Calling all Volunteers

adminam — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:50:03 +0000

Recruitment Party on March 21, 2012
Select Volunteer for more information.

Volunteer

adminam — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:47:35 +0000

Calling All Volunteers!

Recruitment Party
Wednesday, March 21
6:00 pm

We are looking for people who are interested in learning a little local history and being a museum guide at the Alexander Majors House & Museum for a few hours on a weekend afternoon. You do not have to be a history major or expert speaker. Information about the house, the barn, and the collection will be provided to you.

Please RSVP or for more information
E-mail at
Elizabeth@wornallhouse.org

See you at the Barn at
Alexander Majors House Museum
8201 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64114

2012 Summer Camps

editor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:17:02 +0000

Look at the menu on the left to find a link to more information

2012 Summer Camps

adminam — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:17:17 +0000

This summer camp is a joint venture of the Alexander Majors House and the John Wornall House Musuem.

Select the following link Wornall-Majors Summer Camp Page to view information and register.

Frozen Charlotte: the MUST HAVE doll of 1860

editor — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:58:35 +0000

Date: Saturday, February 11

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm

Where: At the Alexander Majors House Barn

Description: In a joint partnership, the Toy and Miniature Museum and the Majors House will present Frozen Charlotte, a fun and interactive family program at the Majors House. Frozen Charlotte was the subject of a 19^th century New England ballad and the name became popular to describe German bisque dolls. Learn about the history of the doll, hear a dramatic interpretation of the ballad and make your own Victorian scrap paper collage art with a Frozen Charlotte doll

Price: $6 fee, members of Wornall/Majors House and the Toy and Miniature Museum are free