Clay County Archives and Historical Library ~ Liberty, Missouri

Preserving the Past for the Present

Today's Date -- February 15, 2008

Back again by popular demand! These guided walking tours take place on the first Saturday of each month, March through October. All tours begin at 10:00 a.m. at the location indicated and are free and open to the public. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, as each tour lasts about one hour. In the case of severe weather, the walks will be canceled.


• March 1: Welcome to the Clay County Historical Museum – An indoor tour of the Clay County Historical Museum, 14 N.
Main Street.
• April 5: William Jewell College – Tour meets in front of Gano Chapel on the William Jewell College Quad.
• May 3: New Hope-Fairview Cemeteries – Tour meets at the flagpole at the corner of Shrader Street and Terrace Ave.
• June 7: Garrison District – Tour meets at the Garrison School, 502 N. Water Street.
• July 5: Historic Downtown Liberty – Tour meets at the fountain next to City Hall, 101 E. Kansas Street.
• August 2: Dougherty Historic District – Tour meets at the Clay County Historical Museum, 14 N. Main Street.
• September 6: Mt. Memorial Cemetery – Tour meets at the Miller Street entrance to the William Jewell College campus.
• October 4: Jewell & Lightburne Historic Districts – Tour meets at the Clay County Historical Museum, 14 N. Main St.

For more information about the walks, call the Preservation Office at 816-439-4537.