JESSE JAMES PiSTORK Siti. s OUTDOOR DRAMA V The Legend Never Dies. GLAY COUNTYS JESSE JAMES HISTORIC SITES 25 Miles NE of Kansas City on I-35 Jesse and Frank James are two of the most popular, yet controversial people in United States’ history. Some considered them brave heroes, even though they were the most sought after outlaws. The truth? Come decide for yourself. . . JESSE JAMES FARM, Kearney MO—Jesse’s birthplace, where he and his brother Frank grew up during the mid-1800’s. It’s the site of raids, an explosion and hanging, and it is here where the course of Jesse’s and Frank’s lives was laid. The house has been authentically restored, and there is anew museum with authentic Jesse James artifacts never before exhibited and an audio- visual presentation as well. While you are there, stop by Claybrook House across the road. It is a fine example of mid-1800 rural Missouri architecture, and at one time was the home of Jesse’s daughter, Mary James Barr. Both are open daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May-September. During the off-season, visit the farm Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission: $2.50 adults, $1 children 6-12, children JESSE JAMES BANK HISTORIC SITE, under 6 are free. Also, Jesse is buried at Mt. Liberty, MO—The first successful daylight Olivet Cemetery in Kearney, west end, open daily. bank robbery, during peacetime happened here, For more information, call (816) 635-6065. with Frank, Jesse and friends eventually being blamed for it, although no one knows for sure. Whoever it was made off with loot in excess of $60,000, and shot and killed a William Jewell College student who witnessed the event. No one was ever convicted. Come, step back in time to 2:00 p.m., February 13, 1866 as you walk through the authentically restored bank office and vault and let your imagination soar. . . Open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $1.75 adults, $1 children 6-12, and children under 6 are free. For more information, call (816) 781-4458. JESSE JAMES... His life, his times, the legend. . . what continues to be a story full of history, excitement and controversy has been brought back to life by means of an outdoor theatrical production, THE LIFE & TIMES OF JESSE JAMES, a dramatic and factual account of Jesse’s life and the events surrounding it. What makes this show unique, however, is that it is staged at the farm, and the audience experiences history recreated where much of it actually occurred. The show runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, in August through Labor Day. Group discounts are available. Motor coaches welcome. For more information, call (816) 635-6065 or (816) 792-7691. TO DES MOINES a Gs) CITY OF KEARNEY JESSE JAMES FARM DRIVE ITY OF COURTHOUSE CiBeRTy SQUARE 7 FRANKLIN STREET <= 2Miles—> KANSAS STREET 1 MAIN | WATER STREET STREET Gs) | TO KANSAS CITY (15 Miles) ge f.. eo ae ‘ v4 ate ONS a ©, LOUTITY VISITORS BUREAU Administration Building Courthouse Square Uberty, MO 64068 (816) 532-0803 (816) 792-7691 Route 2, Box 120 Smithville, MO 64089 JESSE JAMES Pais FORIC Siti cf OUTDOOR DRAMA The Legend Never Dies.