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Join Historic Kansas City on Thursday, November 12th for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards at the National WWI Museum and Memorial]! This year’s Awards coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Liberty Memorial, providing a fitting setting to celebrate outstanding preservation projects from across the Kansas City region and the project teams behind them.Dedicated in 1926, the Liberty Memorial has itself been the subject of an extraordinary preservation and restoration effort in recent decades. Guests are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for special access to Memory Hall and the exhibition" Story of the Museum and Memorial," which traces the century-long history of the Liberty Memorial and the efforts to restore and preserve the landmark. A cocktail reception will follow at 5:30 p.m., with the Awards program beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Historic Kansas City’s annual Preservation Awards recognize exemplary work in rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, neighborhood revitalization, preservation craftsmanship, advocacy, and leadership. Join us as we recognize the 2026 award recipients and another year of achievement in historic preservation throughout the Kansas City region.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, November 12, 2026, National WWI Museum and Memorial
5:00–5:30 p.m. — Special access to Story of the Museum and Memorial
5:30–6:15 p.m. — Cocktail Reception
6:15-7:30 p.m. — Preservation Awards Program
Be sure to register at the following link to reserve your tickets: https://historickc.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=552
Additional Details:
Tickets for HKC Members: $50
Non-Member tickets: $75
Parking
Free parking is available on the Museum and Memorial grounds in the U-shaped drive and West Visitors Lot.
Accessibility
The Museum and Memorial’s auditorium event space, front access entrance, and “Memory Hall” exhibit spaces are accessible to guests with mobility limitations. Reserved van-accessible parking is available in the U-shaped drive and West Visitors Lot. Staff and volunteers will be available to assists guests in accessing elevators.
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200 Westport Road, P.O. Box 5995, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64171
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