Laura Darnell
Homegrown KC
A podcast dedicated exploring Kansas City's fascinating history and to sharing stories from its rich past. Homegrown KC is a podcast written and produced by Laura Darnell. I love history and wanted to share my passion with others, especially my passion for local history which is so rarely taught in schools. Every episode will delve into a person, place, or event from Kansas City’s multi-hued historical narrative. Be sure to listen and subscribe, rate and review. For more information you can visit my website: https://homegrownkc.wordpress.com/. I am also on Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest, and Tw...
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Episodes
KC Rainbow Tour 13.05.2023 1:00:46
Conversation with Joel Barrett, creator of KC's new self guided driving tour of queer history.
Electric Park 22.04.2023 35:04
Series 7 Topic 1 The history of Kansas City's Electric Park, 1900-1934.
Urban Hikes KC 01.04.2023 38:37
Conversation with Lisa Peña, owner of Urban Hikes KC
The Folly 19.03.2023 42:29
Series 6 Topic 3 part 3 The Folly Theatre in KC from the 1940s to 2023
Enchanted Years of the Stage 04.03.2023 1:23:03
Theatre Historian and Professor Emeritus Dr. Felicia Londré about theatre history in KC and her book, Enchanted Years on the Stage: Kansas City at the Crossroads of American Theatre 1870-1930
Shubert's Missouri Theatre 20.02.2023 36:18
The history of the Shubert's Missouri Theatre (formerly The Standard and the Century) from 1923 to 1932.
Federal Native American Boarding Schools 20.02.2023 28:38
There is a sensitivity warning on this episode for non-graphic mention of trauma and violence against a minority group. Discussion with Andrew Gustafson from the Johnson County Museum about their current special exhibit: Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories. This is a national traveling exhibit arranged by NEH and the Heard Museum. It will be at JCM from Feb 1- March 18, 2023
Adventure Minisode: Johnson County Museum 19.02.2023 23:32
An introduction to the Johnson County Museum
The Century Theatre 22.01.2023 30:47
Series 6 Historic Theatres Topic 3 part 1 The Century Theatre: This episode covers the origins of the Folly Theatre and provides historical context on competing burlesque circuits in the early 1900s.
The Original Kansas City, KS 22.01.2023 21:49
Patreon Exclusive: Interview with Director Amy Loch of the Wyandotte County Museum about their special exhibit on the original Kansas City, KS 1868-1886
2022 Year in Review 31.12.2022 39:39
2022 Recap and 2023 Goals
Adventure Minisode: Maya Exhibit 27.12.2022 21:31
Minisode of my Adventure to the Mayan exhibit at Union Station
Opera Houses part 2 04.12.2022 27:15
The history of the Gillis Opera House: 1883-1925
Opera Houses part 1 12.11.2022 27:34
The history of the Coates Opera House from 1870-1901.
Adventure Minisode: Historic Northeast Urban Hike 30.10.2022 34:37
Adventure Minisode: Historic Northeast Urban Hike with Urban Hikes KC
The Empress Theatre part 2 27.10.2022 35:37
the history of Sullivan & Considine Vaudeville Circuit, owners of the Empress Theatre
Adventure Minisode: Japan Festival 2022 09.10.2022 30:39
Adventure to KC Japan Festival Oct 2022
Adventure Minisode: Art Deco 01.10.2022 24:23
Adventure through the American Art Deco: Designing for the People 1918-1939 exhibit at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
International Archaeology Day 2022 26.09.2022 53:44
Conversation with Archaeologist Dr. Ann Raab about her work in Bates County Missouri. There is a sensitivity warning for mentions of war and violence.
Westport Historical Society 26.09.2022 1:21:19
Conversation with Alana Smith, President of the Westport Historical Society
Fairfax Industrial District 26.09.2022 23:23
Conversation with Amy Loch from the Wyandotte County Historical Society about their new special exhibit on the Fairfax Industrial District
The Empress Theatre part 1 18.09.2022 29:52
Topic 1 of Series 6: Historic Theatres Originally built in 1910 for the Sullivan & Considine Vaudeville Circuit, the theatre hosted vaudeville and burlesque variety shows until its demise in 1940.
Adventure Minisode: Harris-Kearney House 03.09.2022 20:51
Homegrown KC Adventure to the Harris-Kearney House in Westport, home of the Westport Historical Society and the Civil War Visitor's Center.
Adventure Minisode: Ethnic Enrichment Festival 2022 22.08.2022 28:38
The 43rd Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival of 2022
Adventure Minisode: Wyandotte County Museum 09.08.2022 15:26
Homegrown Kc Adventure to the Wyandotte County Museum in Bonner Springs, KS
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