Today I went on a 3 1/2 mile hike. The hike traced the eastern edge of the former Rev James A. Porter Plantation where 100 people were enslaved between 1833-1865. The hike also tells the story of the forced removal of the Osage Indians. Racism across the 200 history of Troost Avenue.
First, because I'm easy to distract, was this beautiful house across the street.
I checked in for the hike.
Each stop gave some history.
Troost Lake
Started as a natural spring
Kansas City School were segregated until 1984.
One of the women giving telling the history was bused from Kansas City to Independence for school.
The skyline
The marker at the top, Gospel Hall
There was another history marker here but I was on the shady side of the street and didn't get a picture.
The hike ended with a block party.
There was music and games.
There are really lots of people here. They are in the shade.
It's 90 degrees.
I can not find the name of the public art.
This is Thelma's Kitchen.
(photo from the internet)
It was open today to provide lunch for the hikers.
Thelma’s Kitchen is a pay-it-forward community café run by Reconciliation Services. At Thelma’s Kitchen, everyone is invited to enjoy nutritious food, cultivate a thriving community, and transform dividing lines into gathering places. Order lunch for $15. Can’t pay the total price? That’s okay. You can use a meal that another generous neighbor has paid forward. We simply ask that you give what you can to PAY IT FORWARD for the next neighbor that needs it.
Today lunch was $10
Chili, Vegan Chili or Chili Dog with Cinnamon Roll
It was so good.
On the way to back to my car, I saw beautiful buildings.
It says - Shankman Bldg
Michelson
Everyone was so nice. I met several many people and walked with several groups today. Despite the heat, it was wonderful day.
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