KC African American History Scavenger Hunt
Welcome to the Kansas City based African American History Scavenger Hunt! This fun activity is available all year long. There is a special prize for the first 10 people who score 100% before June 30, 2020.
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1. Whether it’s the early 20’s or fast forward to now if you are in KC and looking for a good time you’d make your way to the historic
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2. Here KC’s black yard bird is perched signifying the American jazz spirit proudly blowing his sax do you hear it?
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3. Originally located in Trenton behind her owner’s home, the foundation of Lucy’s pride is now here so the legacy can be known.
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4. Hovering over the Diamond... KC’s royal currency welcomes all visitors to remember a time when ebony & ivory were separated by the vine.
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5. Home to a rarity in 1950.. that is where African American women became pioneers within their industry and Lucille became the voice of African civil liberty.
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6. Colored Girl Millionaire owning land that gushed with American liquid gold.. this women’s home should be a KC monument for all African American #girlboss goals.
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7. A meal fit for any president...whether it’s the burnt ends,slab of ribs or just the condiments .. the Strut man welcomes you at the entrance..
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8. With even the hint of the richness of the melanin in the skin this was the only hospital in Kansas City they were accepted in.
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9. From 1832-1865 one of KC’s largest plantations bordered what we now know as the Troost Divide... making their way from 23rd to little past 31st this is where slaves quenched their thirst
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10. Where Old Byram’s Ford Road and Hardesty meet was a spot during the Battle of Westport where Confederates would retreat.
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11. A quick jump across where the great Missouri runs the first Freeport where slaves got a chance to see a American sun.
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12. Still a favorite Irish pub nestled in the heart of the town. History was not so kind for the slaves once housed underground.
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