American Royal Museum & Visitors Center

1701 American Royal Court
Kansas City, MO, 64102
816-221-9800

URL : http://www.americanroyal.com

overview : The American Royal Livestock, Horse Show and Rodeo is among the largest of nearly two dozen non-fair expositions in North America. What began as a cattle show in a tent at the Kansas City Stockyards in 1899 has become the Midwest's premier autumn event . . with a museum and visitors center. - See the significance of agriculture in the history of Kansas City. Visit the beginnings of the American Royal (almost 100 years ago) and learn about Tom Bass, Loula Long Combs and their impact on the Royal.

topics : agriculture, cattle, ranching, American, history