
Our mission is to Preserve, Protect, and Promote the history of West Port, the Town of Kansas, and early Kansas City
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Join WHS
Become A Member of The Westport Historical Society!
Join with us in preserving the history and artifacts of the
original town of OLD WESTPORT!
Your membership renewal or your first membership is important to the history of Westport and early Kansas City preservation and education efforts, the 1855 Harris Kearney House Museum, and Westport Historical Society.We, as your board of directors, have included for this year some exciting benefits to your membership. We hope that you will review the following information and assist us in our continued efforts. We encourage you even to consider increasing your membership level. We do not want you to miss these exciting events, exhibits, and forthcoming announcements at Kansas City’s oldest remaining brick residence.
WHS Membership offers:
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Dinner meetings featuring programs of historical interest.
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The Westporter, the Society’s publication of history, news, and reviews.
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Free tours of the Harris-Kearney House.
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Ten percent discount on our gift shop items.
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Invitations to special events and educational programs.
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Participation in historic preservation projects in Kansas City
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Research in our library and archives.

Annual Membership Options
1) Mail check to "Westport Historical Society" with the Membership Form
Click to Download The Membership Form
INDIVIDUAL Membership $40
FAMILY
Membership $50
PATRON
Membership $125
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E-Copy of quarterly Westporter Newsletter
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E-Copy of monthly Mansion House News
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Invitation to events & exhibits
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FREE Harris-Kearney House Admission (1)
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5% Discount in Gift Store
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E-Copy of quarterly Westporter Newsletter
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E-Copy of monthly Mansion House News
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Invitation to events & exhibits
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FREE Harris-Kearney House Admission (4)
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10% Discount in Gift Store
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E-Copy of quarterly Westporter Newsletter
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E-Copy of monthly Mansion House News
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Special Invite to receptions/events/exhibits
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FREE Harris-Kearney House Admission (4)
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20% Discount in Gift Store
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Recognition in quarterly Westporter Newsletter and website
Business
Membership $150
Sponsor
Membership $300
LIFETIME
Membership $800*
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E-Copy of Westporter Newsletter
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E-Copy of monthly Mansion House News
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Special Invite to receptions/events/exhibits
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FREE Harris-Kearney House Admission (6)
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20% Discount in Gift Store
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Business Listing on WHS Website, quarterly Westporter Newsletter & monthly Mansion House News
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Host an Event at the Harris-Kearney House
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E-Copy of Westporter Newsletter
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E-Copy of monthly Mansion House News
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Special Invite to receptions/events/exhibits
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FREE Harris-Kearney House Admission (6)
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20% Discount in Gift Store
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Sponsor Listing on WHS Website & Newsletter
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Sponsor a WHS artifact on website
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Host an Event at the Harris-Kearney House
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E-Copy of quarterly Westporter Newsletter
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E-Copy of monthly Mansion House News
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Special Invite to receptions/events/exhibits
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FREE Harris-Kearney House Admission (2) for life
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25% Discount in Gift Store
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Lifetime Listing on WHS Website & quarterly Westporter Newsletter
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Sponsor 2 WHS artifacts on website
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Host an Event at the Harris-Kearney House
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NEVER EXPIRES
* $800 can be paid at one time or split over 2 years into (2) $400 payments. Please select payment of choice when you join.
PATRON MEMBERS
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David and Karen Bulk
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Midwest Genealogy Center
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Pat Wiedenmann
BUSINESS MEMBERS
Support These Local Businesses
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Apex Paranormal
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Kansas City Public Library
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Harpo's
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Pryde's
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Kelly's Westport Inn
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Char Bar
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Beer Kitchen
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Kansas City Athenaeum
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Collins, Westphal & Kelpe, Inc.
SPONSOR MEMBERS
LIFETIME MEMBERS
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BEER KC Restaurants: Char Bar / Beer Kitchen
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Mayor and Mrs. Richard Berkley
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Collins, Westphal & Kelpe, Inc.
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Ann Creveling
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Ann Duer
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Annette Gray (Honorary)
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Jim and Caren Hall
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Harpo's
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Cynthia Higgins
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Katie and Michael Horner
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Marty Wiedenmann Jarvis and Terry Jarvis
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Kelly's Westport Inn
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Crosby Kemper III (Honorary)
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Patricia Cleary Miller
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Jude Montassir
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Steve and Marianne Noll
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Allin & Donna Phister
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L. Thorton & Erin Phister
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Steven Platt
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Thomas Platt
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Tammy & Andy Reid (Honorary)
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Roger & Ann Robertson
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Beverly Shaw
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Sally Smart
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Alana and Dan Smith
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Torosian Foundation / Jean Kiene
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Cooper Weeks
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Doris Yonker