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323CLAY

Two new businesses open on the Square offering pottery, scholar rocks,

and other works of art and decoration.

Downtown Independences h o p p i n g • d i n i n g • e n t e r t a i n m e n t

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A ceramics studio — 323CLAY — has made its home on the indepen-dence Square — featuring acclaimed potter Steven Hill, whose work has been admired nationally and interna-tionally, in dozens of books and maga-zines, and whom hundreds of people have gladly paid to attend his work-shops, classes and demonstrations.

“Having Steven Hill as a resident potter at 323CLAY is like being able to jam with your all-time favorite musi-cian,” said kimberly Walsh, Studio director. “Many of us are friends and followers of his who worked under his direction when he co-founded red Star Studios with his wife, Susan Hill, celebrated fiber artist, in the Crossroads district of kansas City in the 1990s. This group of potters has

brought a new aspect to downtown independence — an art district.”

Along with Steven Hill and kimberly Walsh, studio owner david Lee and private studio potters Tara dawley, George Chrisman, Carolyn Summers, Maria r. Morales, and Cindy buehler have claimed 323CLAY as a place to create ceramic magic and to share it with others.

“We anticipate ‘Wednesdays with Steven’ to be one of the most popu-lar classes,” Walsh said. “These classes will start on August 3; people who are interested in beginner or intermediate classes can call 323CLAY to make res-ervations.”

323CLAY has not only private stu-dios for its full-time studio members but also shared-studio and classroom space, and is equipped for demon-strations, workshops, and interactive sessions, for everything from hand building, to throwing and glazing, to kiln-firing the finished pot. Steven Hill will demonstrate firing through oxida-tion, a process which produces results equally as spectacular as reduc-

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After having traveled nearly 8,000 miles, across the continents, hundreds of Chinese scholar rocks have found a new home at design Living on the independence Square. owners Chris-tina Leung and Marc roling have painstakingly brought these rocks, as well as porcelain paintings, pre-cious stones, vases and other unique and unusual art pieces to the United States to share their passion with the public.

“We travel overseas and hand-pick jewelry and art for the store including a large private collection of Scholars rock from a Taiwanese collector,” said roling. “due to our relationships with direct importers, we are able to be competitive with our prices on our art compared with europe and the east and West coast of United States, where these types of art are better known.”

early records of Chinese scholar’s rocks dates back to the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, which have been admired as a form of abstract sculp-tural art and are frequently utilized as the Zen or harmonizing feature in Asian gardens. Scholar rocks also served as artistic inspiration for early traditional Asian landscape paintings.

The art of Scholar’s rocks, also referred as Gonghshi or viewing Stones, are an appreciation of natural rock formations without artificial carv-ings. Scholar rocks of every shape and size, that overflow inside of design Living, features only a fraction of the complete inventory. The complete collection can be viewed by appoint-ment.

“Chinese have mastered the art of balancing the Gongshi with hand-carved rosewood bases specifi-cally made for each rock for optimal viewing,” Leung said. “The Chinese admired the rocks for its aesthetics that suggests great age and resem-bles mountainous-scapes, natural wonders of the world around them as well as animals and people.”

“our massive collection of Chinese Scholar’s rocks are museum quality,” roling said, “but our passion for these rocks is more than just monetary. They are mystical, inspirational forms of art and we want to find them homes where they will be appreciated for their inspiration and beauty.”

design Living also features other inventory including decorative vases ranging in size from two feet to 12 feet tall, hand painted porcelain paint-ings and room partitions set in hand-carved rosewood frames. other hand carved items include statues, tea tables, pedestals made from woods found on the other side of the world, such as sandalwood, rosewood and yellow-wood.

Similar to other jewelry stores, design Living also offers a large

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Walk in Harry Truman’s footsteps as you discover downtown Independence,

Truman’s old stomping grounds. At age 14 his first job was at

Clinton’s Soda Fountain, still in business today on the Square.

“I can remember the first $3.00 I received for working a week from seven

o’clock until school time and from four o’clock until ten at night and

all day Saturday and Sunday. I had to mop the floor every morning, make

ice cream for sodas, and wait on the customers,” said Harry Truman.

After his time in office, Truman returned to his family home in

Independence just off the Square. He walked daily through the streets

of downtown Independence, stopping along the way to meet with fellow

citizens and eventually making his way up the street to his Presidential

Library.

Historic Downtown Independence offers visitors everything from shopping

and dining to a historical look at those who shaped our nation. Please

take the time to visit this extraordinary location that Harry Truman

called home.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael J. Devine, PhD

Director Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

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IndependenceFarmers’ & Craft Market

Independence Squarecorner of Truman & Main

Wednesday5:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. • July - October

Saturday5:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. • July - October

Hartman’s Heritage Community MarketLittle Blue Parkway & Jackson Drive

(between World Market and Dress Barn)

Tuesday3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. • July - September

Sunday10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. • July - September

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inventory of fine jewelry in gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, jade, and precious stones. design Living services includes jewelry repair, pearl restring, buy, sell, and exchange old or unwanted gold jewelry.

design Living is located at 115 S. Main Street in independence and can be contacted by phone 816-616-0485,

email designlivingllc@gmail.com, or stay connected on store specials and sales on Facebook.

Store hours are Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Satur-day. design Living opens late on Third Fridays Art Walk each month on the independence Square.

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Independence EconomicDevelopment 1 Mile201 N. Forest Ave.

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Truman Home 3 Blocks219 N. Delaware St.

Joe’s Shoe Repair 1 Block405 W. Lexington

Community of Christ Temple& Auditorium 5 Blocks1001 W. Walnut

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Where to eat,shop & play…Antiques and CollectiblesantIQUes&ColleCtIbles111 n. Main • (816) 809-8535Antiques in the Emporium Building

antIQUesonthesQUare(See ad this page)

thekeePIngrooM213 n. Main • (816) 833-1693Antiques inside the Gateway Building

serenDIPItY211 n. Main • (816) 252-6161Antiques and nostalgia

UZtabZantIQUes&ColleCtIbles118 S. Main • (816) 252-9100Everything imaginable

ART & CREATIVE SERVICES323ClaY323 W. Maplewww.323clay.comPottery Studio

PortraItgallerY124 S. Main • (816) 461-5400www.portraitinc.comPortrait photography

PrIMarYColors109 W. Lexington • (816) 254-2106www.primarycolorsgallery.comArt gifts, supplies and classes

BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICESCorPorateCoPYPrInt111 S. Main • (816) 252-0400www.corporatecopyprint.comCopy, print and creative services

DesktoPoffICeProDUCts101 S. Main • (816) 254-9620www.deskTopofficeProducts.comOffice products and furniture

InDeP.ChaMberofCoMMerCe210 W. Truman road • (816) 252-4745www.independencechamber.orgBusiness organization

InDeP.CoUnCIlforeConoMICDeveloPMent201 n. Forest, Ste. 120 • (816) 252-5777www.iCed.orgBusiness development

InDeP.sQUareassoCIatIon111 S. Main • (816) 461-0065www.theindependencesquare.comInside Corporate Copyprint

ENTERTAINMENTDIaMonDbowl218 n. osage • (816) 252-8003www.diamond-bowl.comBowling lanes

gaMeCafÉ107 W. Lexington • (816) 252-7529www.playgamecafe.comRole playing & board games

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Pharaohtheater114 W. Maple • (816) 836-9555www.pharaohtheater.comMovie theater

FOOD & DRINKbIgJohn’sCornerbar213 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 461-9790Drinking establishment

Cafeverona206 W. Lexington • (816) 833-0044www.cafeveronarestaurant.comItalian inspired cuisine

ClInton’ssoDafoUntaIn100 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 833-2046www.clintonssodafountain.com

CoUrthoUseeXChange113 W Lexington • (816) 252-0344www.courthouseexchange.comFine burgers & beer since 1899

Dave’sbakerY&DelI214 W Maple Avenue • (816) 461-0756Sandwiches, burgers, pies & baked treats

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MaInstreetCoffeehoUse107 S. Main • (816) 503-8388www.mstreetcoffeehouse.comCoffee, pastries, sandwiches & more

oPhelIa’srestaUrant&Inn201 n. Main • (816) 461-4525www.opheliasind.comEclectic American cuisine & lodging too!

UPDogeXPress106 W. Maplewww.eatupdog.comHot dog eatery

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sQUarePIZZa208 W. Maple • (816) 461-2929www.squarepizzasquared.comPizza

therheInlanDrestaUrant208 n. Main • (816) 461-5383www.rheinlandrestaurant.comAuthentic German cuisine

GOVERNMENTInDePenDenCeCItYhall111 e. Maple • (816) 325-7000www.ci.independence.mo.us

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elena’sfine catering

Weddings • Rehearsal DinnersAnniversaries • Birthdays

Corporate EventsFull Service & Drop Off

816-461-1977120 South Main Street • Indep., MO 64050

www.elenascatering.comelenascateringkc@yahoo.com

Come see our newlyexpanded seating area!

Serving Breakfast Soon!

Sabor Latino

Sign up for our Friday Specials at

www.saborlatinomeals.com111 E. Lexington (816) 349-1238

M e a l s t o G o !

Healthy& Fresh!

Latin American Cuisine

“Try a little taste from a

different country.”

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HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTYaDaM&eveCollegeofCosMetologY214 n. osage • (816) 252-0202www.adamandevecosmetology.comCosmetology School

JUstforYoU210 W. Lexington Avenue • (816) 254-4777Nail & Hair Salon

laUrensCotthaIrDesIgnCo.212 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 836-2660Haircuts and design

ranDal’sforhaIr209 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-4689Hair salon

salon208109 S. Main • (816) 252-6303www.salon208.comHair, nails and spa services

HEALTH & FITNESS50PlUsPharMaCY211 W. Lexington • (816) 461-6546Pharmacy & health goods

PeDDlersCYClIng&fItness139 e. Lexington • (816) 254-6855www.peddlerscyclingandfitness.comCycling & fitness for the entire family

stUDIoonMaIn123 S. Main • (816) 836-8139facebook.com/studioonmainPilates, yoga, spinning & more

HISTORIC1827logCoUrthoUse107 W. kansas St. • (816) 321-7111Historic courthouse

1859JaIl,Marshal’shoMe/MUseUM217 n. Main St. • (816) 252-1892www.jchs.org/jail/museum.htmlHistoric jail, home and museum

bInghaM-waggonerestate313 W. Pacific Ave • (816) 461-3491www.bwestate.orgHistoric home and museum

ChICago-altonraIlroaDMUseUM318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7955Historic railroad depot

CoMMUnItYofChrIstaUDItorIUM1001 W. Walnut St • (816) 833-1000www.CofChrist.orgWorld headquarters, temple & auditorium

CoMMUnItYofChrIstteMPle201 S. river • (816) 833-1000www.CofChrist.orgMuseum, bookstore, sanctuary and more

natIonalfrontIertraIlsMUseUM318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7575www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftmHistoric Frontier trails museum and store

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trUManhoMe219 n. delaware • (816) 254-9929www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htmPresident Harry Truman’s home

trUManhoMevIsItorsCenter223 n. Main • (816) 254-9929www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htmTicket & information center

trUManlIbrarY&MUseUM500 W. 24 Hwy • (816) 268-8200www.trumanlibrary.orgPresidential library & museum

vaIleMansIon1500 n. Liberty • (816) 325-7430www.vailemansion.orgHistoric home

LODGINGhawthorn-abeD&breakfast1 Hawthorn Place • (816) 252-2607www.hawthornbb.comHalf mile west of the Englewood Arts District

hIghergroUnDhotel200 n. delaware • (816) 836-0292www.highergroundhotel.comAcross the street from the Truman Home

theInnatoPhelIa’s201 n. Main • (816) 461-4525www.opheliasind.com/welcomeThe only lodging directly on the Square in Independence

RETAILbeherenow205 W. Lexington • (816) 461-7819www.b-here-now.comHome decor & design center

elIZabethhenrY208 W. Lexington • (816) 252-6300Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items

gIlbertwhItneY&Co.104 n. Liberty • (816) 836-0567www.gilbertwhitney.netSpecialty groceries & kitchenware

lIlYwolfgang206 n. Liberty • (816) 836-3822www.lilywolfgang.comA mishmash boutique

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UPtownboUtIQUe200 n. Liberty • (816) 736-7369www.uptownboutique.bzfs.comWomen’s Designer Clothing

wIlDaboUtharrY104 W. Maple • (816) 252-0100www.wildaboutharryind.comMen’s accessories & furnishings

SPECIALITYallIn’staXIDerMY&arCherY127 e Lexington Ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery

b&gCoMPUters106 S. Main • (816) 833-8663Computer repair

blUe&greYbookshoPPe106 e. Walnut • (816) 252-9909www.blueandgrey.comCivil war books & other related items

CraIgJonestaXIDerMY123 W. Lexington • (816) 254-1013Game heads, birds, tanning

DesIgnlIvIng115 S. Main St. • (816) 616-0485Scholar Rocks, Jewelry, Vases, PorcelainPaintings & more.

DesIgner’savenUeUPholsterY202 n. Liberty • (816) 836-3075Upholstery specialist

DIreCtCasketoUtlet210 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0979www.directcasketoutlet.netReduced cost caskets

gatewaYletterJaCkets213 n. Main • (816)252-5111Jackets, award patches & pins

golDDUsttreasUres220 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 254-4500Gifts and novelties

greg’sloCk&keY112 S. Memorial drive • (816) 836-3639www.gregslock.comLock and key service

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tion firing and uses far less energy.“i’m celebrating my 40th anniver-

sary as a potter,” Hill said. “And it still amazes me. i’m excited to have my studio at 323CLAY and the opportunity to draw inspiration from fellow potters.”

Steven Hill has offered workshops in every state across the country, as well

as in italy and Canada, and his work has been featured in more than 150 invitational exhibits internationally. Find-ing his passion for pottery through writ-ing as well, Steven is also well known for his articles on the art of pottery.

You can join 323CLAY and Stephen Hill in celebrating the Grand open-ing, Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 323 W. Maple.

Weekly Wednesday classes at 323CLAY will be three hours long.

Cost is $25 per class, to be paid on a monthly basis. The gallery is open by appointment only — although 323CLAY will participate in the Third Friday Art Walk each month that showcases art galleries in the engle-wood Arts district and Primary Colors Gallery on the independence Square.

beginning wheel-throwing and hand-building classes with Tara daw-ley and Cindy buehler will begin in September.

323CLAY would like to thank bruce and Julia bredin and david Lee, along with Tim Crownover and the crew of Ab electrical and Construction, for making 323CLAY a reality and a place for the independence pottery com-munity to call home.

323CLAY is at 323 W. Maple. Call them at 254-7552, visit them on Face-book, and sign up for their mailing list at www.323clay.com.

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JUsttaffY204 n. Liberty • (816) 254-2450www.justtaffy.comTaffy, fudge and other yummies

MoCkIngbIrDPreMIer108 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0005www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.comAuctions & Estate Sales

santafeglass145 e. Lexington • (816) 254-5515www.santafeglass.netAutomotive • Residential • Commercial

sCanDInavIaPlaCe209 n. Main • (816) 461-6633European gifts and more

seUf’sgUItars143 e. Lexington • (816) 833-8308www.seufsrepair.comGuitars: repair and custom built

shoCoalUMInUMSee ad this page)

shoP&Pawn211 n osage Street • (816) 254-0022www.shopandpawn.comPawn shop

theCraftshoP111 n. Main #2 • (816) 461-0191In the Emporium BuildingAffordable handmade crafts

whIsPerIngwInDstraDIngPost121 e. Lexington • (816) 461-7274Mic-0-say & Native American beads, jewelry and more

whIstlestoPt-shIrts107 e. Lexington Ave • (816) 254-4880www.WhistleStopTshirts.comT-shirts, hoodies, hats & more

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323CLAY

Since 1949

317 W. Maple

816-252-8130

Storm Doors • WindowsScreened-in Porches • Car Ports

clothing, accessories, baby and home decor

206 N. LIBERTY ST.INdEpENdENcE, MO 64050

www.lilywolfgang.com • 816-836-3822

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OPEN: Sunday & Monday 10:00-2:30 • Tues.-Sat. 10:00-9:00

Experience A Taste of

Germany!

www.rheinlandrestaurant.com

The Rheinland Restaurant208 N. Main • 816.461.5383

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trUMantrolleYMay - Thur. Fr. and SatJune - Mon–Sat.Corner of Truman and Mainride all day $1.00numerous stops at historical sitesFrom Union Station twice dailyreservations: 816-512-5555www.visitindependence.com

soUnDsonthesQUareConCertserIesJuly 21 Trampled Under FootJuly 28 Lipriddle6:30 PM - 8:30 PMbands play prior to the movie.Admission: FreePharaoh Theater Parking LotCorner of Liberty and Maple816-325-7370

freeMoonlIghtMovIeseverYthUrsDaYJuly 21 Gnomeo & JulietPharaoh Theater Parking LotCorner of Liberty and MapleMovie starts at dusk - 9:00 pmwww.freemoonlightmovies.com

hIstorICInDePenDenCesQUaresIDewalksaleThurs., Fri., & Sat., July 21-23For more information visit:www.independencesquare.com

“farMshow”PUPPetshowSat., July 23 • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: Puppetry Arts institute11025 e. Winner in englewood$5 includes museum admission816-833-9777.

MeXICangrIllIngwIthMaMaDIDaTues., July 26 6:00 -8:00 PMLocation: Gilbert, Whitney & Co. For more info or to sign up - 816-836-0567www.gilbertwhitney.com

DesIgnIngaDreaMwIthbeherenowTues., July 26 6:00 -8:00 PMLocation: Gilbert, Whitney & Co. For more info or to sign up - 816-836-0567www.gilbertwhitney.com

“nIghtatthewaXMUseUMtheMUsICal”Children’s Performing Theatre and encore Theatre.Fri., Sat., & Sun., July 29, 30 & 31Fri., Sat., & Sun., August 5, 6 & 7Location: Sermon Center, 201 n. dodgion (Se Corner of Truman & noland rd.)(816) 325-7370

CorvettesonthesQUareSat., August 13 registration starts 8:00 AMLocation: independence Squarerain or shine eventCall Wayne Carlile 816-453-0461for more information.

talkIn’trUMan:brothertrUMan:theMasonIClIfeofharrYtrUManexploration of importance of Masonry in the life and political career of Harry Truman.Sat., Aug. 13 11:00 AMLocation: Truman Library500 W. US Hwy 24www.trumanlibrary.org

“IntheMIrror-threetalesfroMasIa”PUPPetshowSat., August 20 • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: Puppetry Arts institute11025 e. Winner in englewood$5 includes museum admission816-833-9777.

CookIngDeMonstratIonatthefarMersMarketSat., August 20 9:00 AM - noonTruman and Main

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farMer’sMarketopen every Wed. & Sat. through the end of october 5:00 AM - 1:00 PMTruman and Main

lIveMUsIC@MaInstreetCoffeehoUseopen Mic Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Music variety on Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.107 S. Main — www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com

PortraItDrawIng@PrIMarYColorsSaturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.$15 per 2 hr class, supplies includedwww.primarycolorsgallery.com

englewooDartwalk10900 e. Winner rd.every 3rd Friday of the Month5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Art, Fashion, Food, Fun, Music, Street Performerswww.englewoodartwalk.com

thebInghaM-waggonerestateHistoric Tours daily from April 1st – october 31stMon.-Sat,: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.• Sun.: 1:00 p.m.-4 p.m.www.bwestate.org

thevaIleMansIonHistoric Tours daily from April 1- october 31Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.www.vailemansion.org/Welcome

ChICago–altonDePotApril through october Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.new exhibits monthlywww.chicagoalton1879depot.org

natIonalfrontIertraIlsMUseUMMuseum open dailyMonday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sunday 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Special workshops & presentations throughout the month.www.ci.independence.mo.us/nFTM

harrYs.trUMannatIonalhIstorICsItevisitors Center: 223 n. Main 816-254-9929visitors Center open daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Truman Home: 219 n. delawarewww.npd.gov/hstr

harrYs.trUManlIbrarY&MUseUM500 W. US Hwy 24Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Sunday noon - 5:00 p.m.ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His Life & TimesTruman: The Presidential YearsMarch 10 – September 8Steamboats to Steam engines:George Caleb bingham’s Missouri 1819-1879www.trumanlibrary.org

1859JaIl&Marshal’shoMeMUseUM217 n. Mainwww.jchs.org

1827logCoUrthoUse107 W. kansas Aveopen April-october Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.816-325-7431

PIoneertraIlsaDventUresoral History ToursCovered Wagon or Sleigh ridesPickup @ 217 n. Main (1859 Jail Museum)www.pioneertrailsadvertures.com

haZellerollInsPUPPetrYMUseUMatthePUPPetrYartsInstItUte11025 e. Winner rd. in englewoodTue-Sat 10am-5pmPuppet Shows on Most Weekendswww.hazelle.org

taffYMakIngDeMonstratIononanantIQUetaffYMaChIneevery Sunday at Just Taffy204 n. Liberty816-254-2450

brought to you by the Independence Tourism Department

Calendar of Events

12 DiscoverDowntownIndependence July21,2011

‘Round The SquareSee the Square by trolley.Independence

SQUARE

Take a horse-drawn history tour of the Square.

www.theindependencesquare.com