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Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation – Night at the Mission

October 13th was the date for the first-ever Night at the Mission fundraising event, which was held at the Shawnee Indian Mission to celebrate the historic landmark. Hosted by the Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation, and chaired by Jenny Waldeck, the evening boasted four conversations with experts in the fields of Mission history, master gardening, Missouri Free Trappers, and architecture. The bluegrass band added just the right touch of entertainment.

Wildwood Boys Bluegrass Band entertained the guests.

 

John Forbes explained the function of the covered wagon.

 

Ann and Dave Flanders flanked Jenny Waldeck, event chairman.

 

Merritt and Kevin McShane posed with Courtney and Jason Angilan.

 

Yoly and Larry Nordling

 

Featured in the November 11, 2023 issue of The Independent. 

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