Visit the National Frontier Trail Museum in Independence
For such a small town, there’s a lot of history packed into Independence, MO, dating back to the earliest days
September 26, 2022
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Plan a Visit to the Truman Library after Renovations are Completed in Fall 2020
Overflowing with history and charm, Independence, Missouri is most proud of the Truman Library. This world-class museum follows the life
May 1, 2019
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Beach Cottage Memories
The Beach Cottage is one of our most popular accomodations. It is a separate one-bedroom house with full kitchen and laundry. Decorated
February 23, 2019
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The Cabbage Rose Carpeting in the Parlor: Armenian Persecution, Persian Poetry and Bruce Springsteen
Over two days, Melanie and crew removed the cabbage rose carpeting from the main parlor. The wool carpeting had
February 10, 2019
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The Secret Garden Apothecary is now located at Silver Heart Inn
The house that became the Silver Heart Inn was originally built about 1856. At that time, medical science was very
March 25, 2018
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Who Was Samuel Parker?
In the family plot of Napolian Bonaparte Stone in Woodlawn Cemetery, about a half mile from our inn, a tall
December 29, 2017
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How’s That Name Spelled? Napolian?
Our house was built in about 1856 by Napolian Bonaparte Stone (1818 – 1883), a prominent banker and businessman in
December 12, 2017
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A Train Trip: Take the Rail to the Trails
I recently had the pleasure of making a train trip by the Amtrak line which comes into Independence. While I
August 3, 2013
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Patterns and Textures – Other Times
Shirley Gamble lovingly decorated the Stone-Gamble Mansion in the 80s. Here are a few patterns and textures in the house that
November 4, 2012
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Risk Reunion Weekend, 28-29 September 2012
On a recent weekend, my wonderful wife Melanie presented me with a surprise that was nearly a year in the
October 25, 2012
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