Where is Kansas City? What is Kansas City?

FALL 2024. DATES ARE TBD.

Missouri? Kansas? The answer is both. This holds true for many aspects of the region that will be brought to light during our visit to Kansas City, Missouri. We will delve into how George Kessler’s greenway plan and J.C. Nichols’ real estate developments were realized and refer to how they are reinvented in Houston’s Hermann Park and River Oaks. Our tour will include visits to private collections as well as the world-famous Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Olmsted Brothers’ Swope Park, the WWI Memorial, and Loose Park, located on the site of a Civil War battle and former home of Kansas City Country Club. Led by architectural historian Stephen Fox, travelers will learn about contemporary Kansas City and its civic commitment as a sports destination for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, college basketball finals, women’s soccer, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And Kansas City BBQ will be on the itinerary!

Registration for this study tour has not yet opened. To be placed on an interest list, please email [email protected] or call (713) 666-9000.