The Clay County African American Legacy Inc.

09/10/2026

Join us for An Evening with Jeff Black, a special benefit concert supporting the Garrison School Cultural Center Museum and its mission to preserve and share African American history in Clay County.

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 6 PM. Enjoy an evening of music, fellowship, and community while supporting museum operations, educational programming, historic preservation, and future exhibits.

35 individual tickets will be offered to the public first come , first serve, pay at the door $40.00 (cash). These tickets will include a dinner and concert seat.

09/10/2026

Join us for a special visit from Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project, highlighting the history and preservation of slave dwellings and the stories they represent.

October 9 at 6 PM at the Jesse James Birthplace, bring your own lawn chair.

October 10 at 10 AM at Garrison School Cultural Center & Museum for a roundtable discussion, reflection, and open dialogue.

07/13/2026

Garrison School Cultural Center board members and docents were among those attending today’s groundbreaking for Hope Village, a long-planned housing initiative that will bring 21 attainable homeownership opportunities to the neighborhood around 32nd and Chestnut on Kansas City’s East Side.

The Hope Center, a nonprofit serving young people and families throughout the East Side, is developing the community on previously vacant property. Plans call for nine detached homes and six duplexes for buyers whose household incomes fall between 80% and 120% of the area median income. Qualified purchasers may enter their new homes with approximately $50,000 in equity already established.

Hope Village will extend beyond construction by offering prospective homeowners financial literacy instruction, homebuyer education and continued support throughout the ownership process. The project has received more than $1.9 million from Kansas City’s Central City Economic Development Sales Tax program.

After more than a decade of planning, the groundbreaking formally launched a construction process expected to unfold over the next three years.

07/09/2026

06/20/2026

Today, The Clay County African American Legacy Inc.page reached a meaningful milestone: 1,000 followers!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has followed, shared, supported, and helped amplify our mission to preserve history, celebrate culture, and improve human relations by sharing the powerful stories of African American contributions to Clay County through exhibits, programs, and community partnerships.

It is especially meaningful that this milestone lands on Juneteenth, a day of remembrance, reflection, freedom, and continued commitment to telling the stories that must never be forgotten.

Thank you for walking with us, learning with us, and helping this legacy continue to grow.

1K followers — and more stories still to tell.

06/18/2026

In observance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, please note the following changes to the City's regular schedule:

- City Hall closed
- Silver Center closed
- Liberty Animal Shelter closed
- No Meals on Wheels delivery
- No Liberty Access Bus
- Capitol Federal Sports Complex will open at 8 a.m.

Trash/recycling will run on its regular schedule. The Liberty Community Center will be open its regular hours (5 a.m. - 9 p.m.). Group Exercise classes will be held on their regular schedule, except for classes scheduled in the Red Room, which are cancelled.

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

Clay County Juneteenth 2026 Celebration Photo Highlights!

05/29/2026

🐾 Get ready to strut your mutt, Liberty! 🐾

Join us for the Clay County Juneteenth: Paws for Freedom Dog Walk Contest! It's the perfect afternoon to celebrate freedom, local community, and our four-legged best friends. 🐕✨

Be sure to bring your dog dressed up in their absolute favorite costume! 🐶 We want to see your most creative and fun looks because prizes will be given to the top-dressed pups! 🏆

Event Details:
📅 Date: June 13
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Ruth Moore Park, 401 N. Grover St.

For more information and to learn how to participate, visit: https://tinyurl.com/CCAALJUNETEENTH

05/13/2026

CLAY COUNTY JUNETEENTH 2026 CELEBRATION

Honoring Freedom. Celebrating Heritage. Building Community.

🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 2026

10:00AM: Garrison Tours, 502 N Water Street, Liberty, MO

11:30AM: Youth & Arts Experience, Garrison Auditorium

12:30PM: Parade (Garrison North End) To Ruth Moore Park, 401 Grover St, Liberty, MO

1:30PM: Awards & Acknowledgements, Ruth Moore Park

2:00PM: Live Stage Performances, Ruth Moore Park

3:00PM: DJ Entertainment, Ruth Moore Park

CLAY COUNTY JUNETEENTH 2026 CELEBRATION
Our History. Our Freedom. Our Future.

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