Clay County Archives and Historical Library ~ Liberty, Missouri

Preserving the Past for the Present

Today's Date -- February 15, 2009

Again this year, the City of Liberty will sponsor a series of guided historical walking tours.  All tours are free and open to the public. Tours begin at 10:00 a.m. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.  For more information, call 816-439-4537.

  • Saturday, April 4: Historic Downtown Liberty - Tour meets at the fountain next to City Hall, 101 E. Kansas Street.
  • Saturday, May 2: Mt. Memorial Cemetery - Tour meets at the entrance to the cemetery. (Follow Miller Street entrance to the William Jewell College campus and continue up the hill.)
  • Saturday, June 6: William Jewell College - Tour meets in front of Gano Chapel on the William Jewell College Quad.
  • Saturday, July 11: Garrison District - Tour meets at the Garrison School, 502 N. Water Street.
  • Saturday, August 1: New Hope Fairview Cemetery - Tour meets at the stone arch entry to the cemetery on Shrader Street.
  • Saturday, September 5: Dougherty Historic District - Tour meets at the Clay County Historical Museum, 14 N. Main Street. Saturday, October 3: Jewell and Lightburne Historic Districts - Tour meets at the Clay County Archives, 210 E. Franklin Street. 
  • Saturday, November 5 - History Seminars resume.