Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum

The Lee's Summit History Museum is dedicated to preserving the community's rich cultural heritage and is operated by the Historical Society of Lee's Summit.

[Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum @LS_History]

Since many of our fans left X, we encourage you to follow us on Instagram or Facebook instead! You can find us @ls_history_museum or https://t.co/ugYyXUNuQb.

[Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum @LS_History]

Do you know someone—or a family—who has made a significant impact on Lee's Summit, either in the past or present? Now's your chance to nominate them for the Legends of Lee's Summit award! Submit your nomination form on our website: https://t.co/qbMCuKfUbP

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This is the previous location of our town's first @Walmart. How many of your remember?

[Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum @LS_History]

The legacy continues! In 2023 we honored 3 generations of #ChiefsKingdom #NFLHallOfFame Bobby Bell Sr.'s family as a Lee's Summit Legend. Their impact is inspiring!

Who's next? Nominate your 2026 Legends by Oct 1, 2025.

Dive into the Bell family's story: https://t.co/5UoPa2hiR4

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Plans for Lake Lotawana, envisioned as a vacation paradise for Kansas Citians, were unveiled in 1927. The project aimed to create what was then touted as Missouri's second-largest lake. Photo: Construction of Lake Lotawana dam.

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Happy #WorldEmojiDay! 📷 If you could describe Lee's Summit's history with emojis, what would they be?

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Wouldn't a cool dip in the old Unity Pool feel good today?!

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Don't miss your chance to explore our town's past and support the Lee's Summit Museum at the same time! We have 2 tickets left for Thursday night's Remembering Lee's Summit Historic Trolley Tour:
https://t.co/AczKagM3Wx

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Get in touch with the spirit of Halloween through these patents for ouija boards from our holdings!

https://t.co/O3rFbcYe5j

#Halloween #OuijaBoard #Patents

[Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum @LS_History]

The Carr home was located at 500 East Third Street, where The Charles (Avanti East) Apartments are now. J. A. Carr was mayor of Lee's Summit in 1902 and later mayor of Oak Grove in 1911. His son William was a long time lawyer in Lee's Summit, setting up his practice around 1899.

[Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum @LS_History]

Mark your calendar to attend the public engagement session where you can provide feedback on the proposed marketplace plaza.

[City of Lee's Summit @cityofLS]

📣Mon., Oct. 25, the City will hold 3 public engagement sessions at The Stanley Event Space, to explore & receive feedback on potential uses for the public components of the #DowntownMarketPlaza. Sessions are 1hr in length at 11am, 2pm & 5:30pm. #publicmeeting

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Will you be joining us for a spooktacular time? 👻🎃

[DowntownLS @downtownls]

Still a few spots remaining for the Haunted and Historic Spaces Tour presented by @countryclubbank. 👻
https://t.co/7ZdZcXPka2

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Big Boy will be stopping in Lee's Summit at 3:20 pm on August 31st for approximately 30 minutes and then overnight at @UnionStationKC

[KMBC @kmbc]

Big Boy is coming back to KC! Historic steam engine will be display at Union Station in August https://t.co/ExCy82vVM7

[Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum @LS_History]

After visiting the Ice Cream Social August 10th at the museum stop by @bridgespace_ls to hear the @LSSymphony as we celebrate Missouri's 200th birthday.

[LS Symphony @LSSymphony]

Celebrate Missouri's Bicentennial with the Lee's Summit Symphony! Tuesday, August 10, 7–9pm at Bridge Space. Join the LS Symphony for a free evening as we celebrate Lee’s Summit’s history. Enjoy drinks and light snacks as you enjoy a performance from musicians of the LSSymphony.

[Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum @LS_History]

Save the date, you are invited to an ice cream social to celebrate Missouri's 200th anniversary of statehood! There will be lots of fun activities for kids and adults all in the 200 block of West Main St. @lsummitchamber @downtownls @cityofLS @lsdtownrotary @lsrotary @LSSymphony

[Lee's Summit (MO) History Museum @LS_History]

The 1896 Ice House in Lee's Summit, MO needs your support! Help safeguard LS's historic character by encouraging this building's preservation and incorporation into the Downtown Market Plaza. Please contact your councilmembers now. https://t.co/FJlf01M7bZ via @YouTube

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Image of the Lee's Summit Elevator and Grain Company, located at 4th Street and Main Street taken on February 24, 1939.

View images like this and more on our new online Digital History Database now open to the public to browse for free! https://t.co/42LU6opfvg

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How would you caption this? What do you believe they are thinking?
#CaptionThisMW #MuseumWeek

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Lee's Summit's rich fertile soil brought many innovative farmers to the area. They worked tirelessly at improving farming by experimenting with different practices and seeds. Photo: Lee's Summit farm in 1916.
#EurekaMW #MuseumWeek

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The LSN High School debate team has been able to learn and share the town's history by interpreting at events for the Historical Society and Preservation Commission. These students are explaining a photo at an Arts & Artifacts Fair.
#ChildrensEyesMW #MuseumWeek