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| Events at Elmwood : Clean-Up/Tour on Sat. March 8th! |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2008/3/6 17:03:42 (4694 reads) |
 Hey...we're going to Elmwood Cemetery at Noon on March 8th. We're going to do some clean up, explore the cemetery a bit, and tour the beautiful old stone chapel at the center of the Cemetery. The Cemetery and the Chapel are an important part of Kansas City History...why don't you come out and help? It will be fun...
Bring limbcutters, rakes, and work gloves if you have them. If you don't, then just bring yourself! And make sure you bring a camera if you have one. You'll probably want to take some photos. Elmwood is at 4900 E Truman Rd in Kansas City, MO. Go HERE for more details.
A lot of great folks are already coming to this...I hope to see you there too!
Mark Stinson
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| Events at Elmwood : Tombstone Hold 'Em |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2007/10/17 14:50:00 (503 reads) |
 Back in October of 2005, some folks gathered at Elmwood Cemetery to play Tombstone Hold 'Em. The idea of the game is to use the shapes at the tops of tombstones to represent the suits in a deck of cards, and to use other details about the grave markings to determine the value of the card, or its royalty.
A visitor to our website sent me a link to the Flickr account filled with photos of children and adults playing Tombstone Hold 'Em right here in Elmwood.
There is also a little snippet from a news story describing the story behind the game (though I believe that story is a hoax, and not true). And a partial copy of the rules. I am seeking to get the full rules from the game designer through e-mail as you read this...
Now obviously, its important we respect both the people at rest in Elmwood and the families of those at rest. But Elmwood was built to be a park-like place to visit. People would come out for picnics, and for recreation.
Its our modern culture that insists on making cemeteries "off-limits" places that you only visit on certain holidays, and where you must whisper among the graves...
Click Here to see the photos!
-Mark
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| Events at Elmwood : Graveyard Run Not to be Held in 2007 |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2007/8/2 13:35:34 (503 reads) |
 In order to focus more on the operations and preservation of the cemetery, the Cemetery Staff has announced that the Elmwood Cemetery 5K Graveyard Run and Community Walk will not be held in 2007.
Our apologies to anyone looking forward to the Graveyard Run. There is plenty to see and do at the Cemetery, and if you'd like to support the Cemetery please contact the Elmwood Staff and offer your labor or monetary dontations...
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| Events at Elmwood : Weddings and Events at Armour Chapel |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2007/7/26 21:06:00 (473 reads) |
 The Armour Chapel seats approximately 100 people and the pews are quite comfortable. The acoustics in the Chapel are excellent and allow for all people to hear a speaker at the front of the chapel. It is available for weddings, meetings, and other events. Just call the Elmwood Cemetery Office during business hours...877-231-0373. The image below was taken at night with most of the lights off. But it shows just how beautiful and dramatic this location can be...  |
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| Events at Elmwood : Take Your Family to Elmwood! |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2007/5/8 8:51:27 (646 reads) |
 | Its summertime! The grass is green, the sky is blue, and its the time of year for family-outings!
Put away the kid's videogames, and got out there and enjoy the joy that summertime brings to our lives...
Take advantage of Historic Elmwood's beautiful trees, sculpted sweeping hills, and some of the most ornate and stately monuments in the Kansas City area.
Elmwood's peaceful park-like atmosphere will provide an outing your family will never forget.
Grab one of the new walking-tour brochures at the front office, and make your way through Kansas City's largest outdoor history museum, learning about Kansas City and its past in the process.
Elmwood is the resting place of some extremely interesting people and historic people... |
...the soldiers, businessmen, musicians, politicians, outlaws, doctors, political activists, and everyday people that made a difference in Kansas City's past. Bring lunch with you, and visit Heroes Way...a beautiful path and picnic area dedicated to the brave men and women who choose to serve our community as Police Officers and Firemen. Bring your family to the spot where Kansas City's legacy begins! -Mark Stinson |
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| Events at Elmwood : Border Wars Event This Sunday! |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2007/4/13 10:40:00 (604 reads) |
 HISTORY COMES ALIVE THIS SUNDAY!
Just a reminder...the Border-Wars Event at Elmwood Cemetery is this Sunday (April 15th) at 2:00 PM! The details are on the main page of the website!
Explore the history of your city, learn about the people that shaped our world, and have a good time while your at it! And you'll be supporting the continued restoration and preservation of this beautiful cemetery...
-Mark
P.S. Click Here to read a Kansas City Star article about the Cemetery and this event!
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| Events at Elmwood : Border Wars Event - April 15, 2007 at 2:00 PM |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2007/3/21 21:31:06 (358 reads) |
 The Border Wars re-ignite with a pro and anti-slavery debate among some of the historic personalities of the era! The LeCompton Players, joined by other living history reenactors, will portray legendary historic personalities such as Abraham Lincoln, John Brown, James Lane, Rev. Thomas Johnson, and Harriet Beecher Stowe and MANY more. These historic figures will visit Elmwood Cemetery for this controversial debate! Plus, the Thomas J. Key #1920 camp, Sons of the Confederate Veterans will have a Confederate encampment. Harold Dellinger with "Harold's Bookstore" will have books for sale on Jesse James, William Quantrill, the Border Wars and much more! Living History reenactors will tell the stories of their adventures during the times. The Gum Springs Serenaders will perform period music and Elmwood volunteer Roger Douthit will instruct the public on the art of grave dowsing! There will also be a Border War Museum in the Armour Chapel with exhibits of personal possessions of Elmwood residents that lived through the Border War period and tales from the time! If you have questions call 816-231-0373! |
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| Events at Elmwood : More on Memorial Day |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2006/5/18 17:30:00 (2006 reads) |
AMERICUS V. MCKIM STONE DEDICATION CEREMONY THIS SATURDAY MAY 20TH, 2006 AT 2:00 P.M. RAIN OR SHINE!! The Society of American Baseball Researchers and Lykins Neighborhood Association, in cooperation with Elmwood Cemetery, will dedicate a permanent stone for the "Father of Kansas City baseball." Mr. McKim is responsible for bring the first major league baseball team to Kansas City! Elmwood is proud to be a part of this sports history! Bring your ball glove too! We plan on throwing a little catch to mark this historic occasion!!!
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS POSTED! On Saturday, May 27, 2006 we return with our Memorial Day events!! We kick it off with our Flag Ceremony and then it is over to Block V for the dedication of the 1886 Tornado victims memorial! Next is our tribute to our police and firefighters as we dedicate "Heroes' Way", a new and educational pathway full of biographies of our heroes who put their lives on the line everyday! At 11:00 a.m. we will have our popular Hog Roast!! Former Provost marshal and Frank James defender, Abram Comingo (played by Ralph Monaco) will be on hand as well as Jesse James wife, Zee James (played by Deborah Buckner). The Weilert Sisters will be playing their harps inside the Armour Chapel. An ecumenical service will close the ceremonies! The details of each event can be found on our EVENTS page! We look forward to everyone coming out and having a good time!! Our "Historical Biographies" page has run into some difficulties and we were not able to post the latest updates promoted in March and for this, we apologize! But...we will be back on track with new bios and updates that we're sure will make you wonder how Elmwood can keep coming up with such wonderful and exciting history!! |
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| Events at Elmwood : Memorial Day Events |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2006/4/24 17:30:00 (446 reads) |
Happy Easter, everyone! Online right now is our second installment of "Stories!" This story will take you to Lawrence, Kansas with Mattie Lykins Bingham as she went to go visit her stepson, William H.R. Lykins at the time of Quantrill's raid! With her was Elmwood resident, Mattie Lykins Case, all of three years old and the daughter of Kansas City pioneer, Theodore Case. The story starts one day before the fall of the Union Jail in Kansas City. Sit back, relax and keep an eye out your windows for those raiders! We hope you enjoy "Recollections of Mattie Lykins!"
JUST ANNOUNCED! Our first announcement for the Memorial Day events!! Please be sure to join us for the dedication of "Lathrop Drive!" This small drive in front of Block V will be named in honor of the May 11, 1886 tornado victims! Please check back with our "Events" page as more updates and announcements will be made VERY SOON! |
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| Events at Elmwood : Graveyard Run October 29, 2005 |
| Posted by voidpulp on 2005/9/21 8:20:00 (220 reads) |
We are anxiously rolling towards October and gearing up to unveil the next 10 biographies that will bring our total to 100!!! We are sure that there will be a little something for everyone! Some of the biggest and most historic names from U.S. history, entertainment and sports are intertwined within the lives of our Elmwood residents and there is much more to come! After the 100 bios are set, we will begin again with #101 where more history will come to the forefront. DONT MISS these unique and educational stories of our departed Elmwood citizens! If you have a relative or relatives at Elmwood, please share your stories with us so we may tell THEIR stories and remember their legacies that they left behind! AND.......DONT MISS THE 3RD ANNUAL ELMWOOD 5K GRAVEYARD RUN AND COMMUNITY WALK ON OCTOBER 29, 2005 BEGINNING AT 8:00 A.M.!!!! SIGN UP NOW! All proceeds go to the maintenance and ongoing work to keep the gates of Elmwood open and the Elmwood history alive!
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Historic Elmwood Cemetery, 4900 Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64127.
To Contact the Friends of Elmwood or the Webmaster Use the Contact Us Form or Call 816-809-5601.
To Contact the Cemetery Staff or Elmwood Cemetery Society Use Their Email or Call Toll-Free 877-231-0373.
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