Tonight's Meeting Cancelled

Sorry for the late notice but due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no meeting tonight. We'll meet again Tuesday, August 16, 6:30pm at The Art Store. Our topic will be Hairstyles and Headwear: What to Wear, What to Burn. If you have a good example of period headwear, be it a bonnet, hat, hairnet, etc to show off or have one that you'd like suggestions for (trims, shape, etc), please bring it with you! We hope to see you there!

Interesting Event for a Good Cause

I received an email with the following information. Though the film adaptation of Gone With The Wind is generally considered as "farb" material only, it must be agreed that, for its time, it was and still is a great film! While Hollywood took (major) liberties with the historical accuracy of some of the clothing, it is still a wonderful story. The following is information about an event set up to honor Hattie McDaniel and to promote awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research. Here it is:

Registration is Now Open for

“It’s Windie In Kansas”

November 4th- 6th 2011

    In 1937, Margaret Mitchell was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for authoring one of the world’s most beloved novels, Gone with the Wind. Two years later the eight time Oscar winning film debuted, giving birth to one of the greatest films ever produced. Over the years since the films historic premier, fans, known as Windies, have traveled the nation, attending events in celebration of the film.
    More than just another fan gathering, this event will spotlight Kansas native Hattie McDaniel. Her role as Mammy earned her an Academy Award, making her the first African-American to win an Oscar and helping the film to go one to win a Best Picture Oscar. Sadly, in 1952, Hattie McDaniel died of breast cancer. This event will help to promote awareness and raise money for breast cancer research at the University of Kansas.
    Guests include:
    Patrick Curtis (Baby Beau Wilkes in Gone with the Wind)
    Greg Giese (the younger Baby Beau Wilkes in Gone with the Wind)
    Joseph Yakovetic- artist who brings the beauty of the movie Gone with the Wind to a new medium of artwork
    Morgan Brittany- actress from the hit TV Show “Dallas” and the movies “Gable & Lombard” and “The  Scarlett O’Hara War”
    Carlton Jackson- author of “Hattie: The Life of Hattie McDaniel” and many more!
    For more information on this event contact: Liz Smith at esmith@olatheks.org or 913-971-5504. Or find us on Facebook “It’s Windie in Kansas!”
This weekend long event is comprised of a period dress ball with live 19th century music and Gone with the Wind costume contest, wine tasting, a catered picnic, living history demonstrations, and panels featuring our special guests!

Living History Opportunity in Swope Park

I received an email that might be of interest to some! If I wasn't already obligated to go somewhere else this weekend, this is where you would find me! Here is the information:

Please join the Westport Historical Society, the Battle of Westport Museum and the Kansas City Parks Department in presenting a day of living history on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 10:00am until 5:00pm.
The event is presented as part of PARTY IN THE PARK and will be held on a portion of the Battle of Westport Civil War Battlefield located at 6601 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO.
Reenactors in military uniforms will fire cannons and guns, drill in formation, and make charges on horseback (horses present if weather permits). Take a walk through soldiers' encampment and see how they lived while they were fighting in the field. Sit around the campfire and hear the stories of the old days in Westport and the struggles of a Civil War. Visit with the town folk of Westport and listen to period music which will be presented throughout the day.
The Battle of Westport Museum will be open for viewing of the exhibits and two short films will be shown. Tours of the battlefield will be offered at 2:00pm and again at 4:00pm.
There is no charge, so bring the entire family and enjoy a day in the park. If you have questions, please call 913-648-0952 or email to westporthistorical @gmail.com

Battle of Wilson's Creek Registration--Extended!

Good news for those who haven't registered for the Battle of Wilson's Creek event. They've extended the deadline to July 15th! So get over there and register!!! If you're planning on being there, shoot us an email! Let us know if you'll be camping over the weekend or joining up with the "hotel militia". We'd love to see you there!!!
Next meeting:  July 19, 6:30pm, at The Art Store. Topic will be Hair and Headwear: What to Wear and What to Burn! Hope to see you there!