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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m
Katy Depot Historic Site - Sedalia's
Official Welcome Center. The
Sedalia Depot, one of the largest depots between Kansas City
and St. Louis and is the new home for the Sedalia Chamber of
Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau. Located inside the
Historic Depot is the Railroad
Heritage Exhibits which
represent a nontraditional approach to interpretation. Period
buildings serve as exhibit cases and put a face on Sedalia's
history and heart. The facility is located near the center of
Sedalia and links the north and south trail heads of the Katy
Trail State Park. The Depot Store which offers Sedalia Souvenirs
and Missouri-made products is also located inside the Historic
Katy Depot.
10:30 a.m. Depart the Katy Depot for Sedalia's
Heritage Trail.
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Explore our Historic
Business District with the Heritage Tour Brochure. Hotel
Bothwell - Conveniently located in downtown Sedalia
at Fourth and Ohio, this historic site is named to the Department
of Interior Register of Historic Places. The seven-story building
operates as a hotel, and offers retail and commercial office
space. The Hotel was renovated in 1999. Pettis
County Circuit Courtroom Mural Project - St. Louis muralist
and restorationist, Barbara Manes Campbell, has been commissioned
to complete murals in the courtroom depicting Pettis County's
history. The subject matter of each panel is arranged chronically
and reads from top to bottom, left to right. Liberty
Center Association for the Arts - A renovated 1920's
theatre in downtown Sedalia, serves as the center for performing
and cultural arts and visual art exhibits in their gallery 111.
The Sedalia Community Theatre's all volunteer troupe stages
three productions annually which showcases local talent. Sedalia
Public Library - The first library to receive an Andrew
Carnegie Grant in the state of Missouri, the structure was dedicated
in 1901. Boasting marble floors, open fireplaces, white oak
woodwork, it is made of terra cotta and Carthage stone.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break.
Enjoy a home cooked meal at the The
Ivy Cottage Tea Room, the Ivory Grille, or a trip to the 5th
Street Brew Pub,
or a piece of pie at the Maple Leaf
Tea Room, all located in the Historic Downtown District.
1:15 p.m. - Depart the Historic Downtown District.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Take a leisurely tour of: Daum
Museum of Contemporary Art - Located on the campus
of State Fair Community College. Five galleries exhibiting paintings,
drawings, prints, photographs and sculptures are featured. The
museum also presents a full calendar of changing exhibitions
in multiple gallery spaces.
2:45 p.m. - Depart the Daum Museum
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m .
End your day at Bothwell
Lodge State Historic Site - Located seven miles north
on US 65 stands the former home of John H. Bothwell. Built in
sections, the castle-like structure was constructed using native
rock from the estate's 180 acre grounds.
To book your group tour or other group tours
in and around Sedalia Missouri. Please contact:
Annette Ray, Visitor Services Mgr.
Sedalia Chamber and Visitors Bureau
600 East Third Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
800-827-5295 or 660-826-2932 ext. 16
e-mail
Annette Ray
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Arrive
at Sedalia Katy Depot Historic Site - Sedalia's Official Welcome
Center. The Sedalia Depot, one of the largest depots
between Kansas City and St. Louis and is the new home for the
Sedalia Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Located inside the Historic Depot is the
Railroad
Heritage Exhibits which represent a non-traditional
approach to interpretation. Period buildings serve as exhibit
cases and put a face on Sedalia's history and heart. The facility
is located near the center of Sedalia and links the north and
south trail heads of the Katy Trail
State Park. The Depot Store which offers Sedalia Souvenirs
and Missouri-made products is also located inside the Historic
Katy Depot
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch - Downtown Sedalia
1:00 p.m. Depart downtown Sedalia with step-on-guide
Tour Sedalia's
Heritage Trail
Stops to include:
Pettis County Circuit Courtroom Mural
Project - St. Louis muralist and restorationist, Barbara
Manes Campbell, has been commissioned to complete murals in
the courtroom depicting Pettis County's history. The subject
matter of each panel is arranged chronologically and reads from
top to bottom, left to right.
Sedalia Public Library - The
first library to receive an Andrew Carnegie Grant in the state
of Missouri, the structure was dedicated in 1901. Boasting
marble floors, open fireplaces, white oak woodwork, it is
made of terra cotta and Carthage stone.
Missouri
State Fair Foundation Museum located in the basement
of the Women's Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds showcasing
Missouri State Fair History, memorabilia and nostalgic mementos.
5:00 p.m. Depart Missouri State Fairgrounds
5:15 p.m. Check into Motel
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m.
Community Theater or State
Fair Community College Theater production. Call for available
dates and times.
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8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Pettis County Historical Society Museum, 228 Dundee
Daum
Museum of Contemporary Art - Located on the campus of
State Fair Community College. Five galleries exhibiting paintings,
drawings, prints, photographs and sculptures are featured.
The museum also presents a full calendar of changing exhibitions
in multiple gallery spaces.
11:30 a.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Bothwell
Lodge State Historic Site - Located seven miles north
on US 65 stands the former home of John H. Bothwell. Built in
sections, the castle-like structure was constructed using native
rock from the estate's 180 acre grounds.
2:15 p.m. Depart Lodge
To book your group tour or other group
tours in and around Sedalia Missouri. Please contact:
Annette Ray, Visitor Services Mgr.
Sedalia Chamber and Visitors Bureau
600 East Third Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
800-827-5295 or 660-826-2932 ext. 16
e-mail
Annette Ray
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