Name: 2026 HKC Annual Meeting
Start: 2026-05-12T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-12T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum

Join Historic Kansas City on Tuesday, May 12th for our 2026 Annual Meeting at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center! See more information at the following link: https://www.historickansascity.org/2026-annual-member-meeting/
This year’s program will include a review of Historic Kansas City’s work over the past year, followed by a keynote presentation by Erik Stafford, who will address the importance of the built environment and preservation to African American heritage in Kansas City. Attendees will hear about the significance of buildings undergoing active rehabilitation work, as well as recent accomplishments toward expanding National Register of Historic Places recognition on Kansas City’s East Side. The evening will include our annual organizational business meeting, with the election of officers and board members.
The Annual Meeting is your opportunity as a member of Historic Kansas City to engage directly in the organization’s work and governance, while also hearing about ongoing advocacy, education efforts, and priorities for the year ahead. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to keep in touch with our work!
DATE: Tuesday, May 12th
LOCATION: Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64130
TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Welcome Reception
6:00 – 7:30 PM – Program and Keynote Presentation (from Erik Stafford)
PARKING: Lot adjacent to the building
ADA ACCESS: Yes
DRESS: Business attire
GUEST: One guest per member/donor
COST: Free to HKC members, donors, and sponsors
Invitation to Historic Kansas City’s free annual meeting is extended to our community of members, donors, and business sponsors. We ask that you confirm your active membership to attend.