History in the Making for Lee’s Summit

The Lee’s Summit Historical Society is gaining momentum in preparing to move its museum in the 1939 WPA Post Office now being renovated by the city.

The society is picking up sponsors and partners for finances and running the facility, said LSHS President Kathy Smith, giving an update to the Lee’ Summit City Council Nov. 7.

To develop exhibits it is planning to work with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s History Department, and Summit Technology Academy. Read more here.


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