The Trailside Center is a tourist center, museum, and community facility in

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. The center is located at the intersection of Holmes Road and East 99th Street. Items on display include exhibits of

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items related to the

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as well as items related to the Santa Fe,

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, and

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trails. The center is staffed by volunteers. The center also serves as a meeting place for public forums, discussions, and other events.

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Trailside Center
official website {{Coord, 38.94802, -94.58208, format=dms, display=title, type:landmark_region:US-MO American Civil War museums in Missouri Museums in Kansas City, Missouri History museums in Missouri California Trail Oregon Trail Santa Fe Trail

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