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Check back frequently for stories, articles, and news related to the Kaysinger Bluff Pioneer Heritage Association. Content is focused on 1800's crafts, lifestyles, and history. We also highlight KBPHA news, members, exhibitors and past events.
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Join us for an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social!
During our Independence Day Celebration on July 5th, we will be having an ice cream social to raise funds that will go towards...
2 days ago
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Declaration of Independence
Join us for a historic reading of the Declaration of Independence with Brad Hanson at the Trailside Theater. July 5th at 1:00
4 days ago
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Seasons of Change - April
"Again the blackbirds sings; the streams / Wake, laughing, from their winter dreams, / And tremble in the April showers / The tassels of...
Jun 1
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Seasons of Change - May
How beautiful are the rosy footsteps of May! Less showery and changeful than April, and not so heated and burdensome as June, she stands...
Jun 1
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REWARD - Looking for Members & Volunteers
How would you like to belong to a community that values our heritage? The KBPHA mission is to preserve and share the history and...
May 30
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Happy Birthday President Truman!
Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) served as the 33rd President of the United States, holding office from 1945 to 1953....
May 8
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KBPHA Awards Two Scholarships
Kaysinger Bluff Pioneer Heritage Association recently awarded two Benton County high school seniors with college scholarships. Throughout...
Apr 29
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Living History 2025
KBPHA hosted a Living History event today for the local schools. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our dedicated...
Apr 25
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Buildings of the Bluff: Hooper House revisited
Did you know that our very own Hooper House is in the Library of Congress? Click on the Library of Congress link to see more photos of...
Apr 21
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Seasons of Change - March
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade."...
Mar 19
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Seasons of Change - February
"February is the border between winter and spring." — Terri Guillemets
Feb 16
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Buildings of the Bluff: Powell-Crabtree Cabin
This historic local log cabin was gifted to the Kaysinger Bluff Pioneer Association by Larry and Peggy (Crabtree) Berry in 2010....
Feb 10
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Laura Ingalls Wilder's Birthday
Today a very talented author of children’s literature was born- Laura Ingalls Wilder (07 February 1867 to 10 February 1957) Laura...
Feb 7
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Pioneer Heritage Days 45th Anniversary - A Look Back
"It is hoped that when you leave, you will have gained a feeling of the efforts our mountaineer forefathers made to survive and prosper."...
Feb 3
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Buildings of the Bluff Series - The Concord School House
Concord School House The Concord School House was initially constructed with logs in Quincy, MO, to meet the educational needs of the...
Jan 27
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Seasons of Change - January
Watch the Pioneer Village transform as the seasons change. We will give you a new view each month.
Jan 27
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Celebrating 45 Years!
Kaysinger Bluff Pioneer Heritage Association will celebrate 45 years this fall! In 1980, Ed Elmore along with Jim Breshears gave...
Jan 20
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Thank you all!
As 2024 wraps up, the Kaysinger Bluff Pioneer Heritage Association is thrilled to extend a huge thank you to each and every one of...
Dec 31, 2024
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Buildings of the Bluff Series - Ed Elmore Cabin
In 1986, Ed Elmore and Jim Breshears met Steve Hanson as he showcased the traditional craft of hand hewing logs using his...
Dec 26, 2024
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