Lee Ward will discuss how pre-Civil War attitudes and history of enslaved blacks has influenced the black funeral.  Lee is the author of five books including the only book written about the Civil War embalmer, Coffins, Kits and More. $5.00 admission or buy  Black History Month ticket for $8 to attend this program at the Majors House and the February 28 program at the Wornall House at 1pm called "Black in Blue" by Joe Louis Mattox.  For tickets go to the Wornall Majors House Museums website Events page.

Location Alexander Majors Barn, 8201 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO