Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society

Some great news!

DUE TO COVID-19, FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR VOLUNTEERS & GUESTS: The Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate will not be open for tours during the regular season, April 1 through October 31. We will also not be open for tours during the Christmas season. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND INTEREST. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!

The Antique & Craft Fair, which had been rescheduled for October 10, 2020, has been cancelled. We will miss seeing you, and we look forward to seeing all of you next year at the Antique & Craft Fair.

On July 3, we will welcome guests, ten per hour for 45 minute self-guided tours, with restrictions and recommendations. The hours will be: Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4, Sundays from 1 to 4. We will be open July 4th. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND INTEREST. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON. Under ordinary circumstances, we offer walk-in tours, no reservation necessary! The Antique & Craft Fair has been rescheduled for October 10, 2020.

As of today, May 15, 2020: For the well-being of our guests and our volunteers, we will remain closed until July 1. Hopefully, July 1 we will welcome guests, ten per hour for 45 minute self-guided tours with restrictions and recommendations. The hours will be: Sundays from 1 to 4; Mondays from 10 to 4; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Also, we will not be able to host the 33rd Annual Antique & Craft Fair. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND INTEREST. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.

To our visitors and our community: Stay home and stay safe for now. We can't wait to welcome you again soon.

After consideration, the committee organizing Breakfast & Blooms has decided to cancel the event for this year. With the City/County on stay-at-home orders until April 24 and the historic sites closed until May 15, we decided this would not be the best time to try to plan a large gathering. Stay well!

On March 12, 2020 the City of Independence declared a State of Emergency. Out of an abundance of caution for the public health, the opening of our historic sites including the Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate has been delayed until at least May 15, 2020. As this situation continues to evolve, we will share any changes or updates as soon as possible. You can find these on the City’s website atindep.us/coronavirus. Please call 816-461-3491 or email [email protected] for any questions. We will respond to your questions as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Since we're having quite a bit of snow, I thought everyone would enjoy seeing two photos from an old Waggoner family album.