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9th Annual Heritage Days Schedule

February 28, 2024
Heritage Days marks its 9th year! The annual series of events celebrates the rich history, exciting progress and promising future of the West Bottoms, one of the oldest neighborhoods and commercial districts of the region. Events begin on May 3rd and continue through May 29th.


A variety of events will be featured commemorating the history, culture, and people of the bi-state area which is seeing extensive redevelopment. This includes returning events from previous years -- including the Taste of Asian American Pacific Islands Festival, Strawberry Swing, and the Wettest Block Pig Roast -- as well as new events such as the West Bottoms Bikes Ride and Cycling Swap. Click here to see the full schedule!



Holiday Open House

December 11, 2023
The Historic West Bottoms Association had its Holiday Open House on December 11th. The event coincided with the opening of the Quincy Gallery and featured paintings from our 2023 Heritage Days Plein Air Event.











Kansas City Design Center October Newsletter

October 04, 2023
The Kansas City Design Center October Newsletter, which features the West Bottoms in Three Parts exhibition, up through December in the lobby of City Hall, located at 701 N 7th St, KCK, can be viewed here.