“Celebrating History”

Annual Dinner 2025

Friday, March 28, 2025

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us!

Photographs from the event can be seen on our Facebook page.

facebook.com/jchs.org

Sponsors

JCHS gratefully acknowledges the generous gifts by the following

in support of the Society’s general operations.

Bob and Charlotte Ronan

Table Hosts

Bill & Irene Baltrusaitis

Mark & Beth Carrick

Commerce Bank

Chuck & Colleen Foudree

Tim Pratt & Christie Geier-Pratt

Independence Square Association

Melanie Moentmann

J. Bradley Pace

Raytown Historical Society

David & Connie Ross

Brent Schondelmeyer & Lee Williams

R. Scott & Gloria J. Smith

John Thornton

Truman Heartland Foundation

Jason & Dr. Deborah Wade

2025 Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award - John Thornton & Jim Austin (posthumously)

Historic Preservation Award - Englewood Arts Center

Historic Book Award - Bruce Mathews & Stephen Mitchell, for their book Janssen Place

Historic Film Award - The “I’m So Glad” Project

Archives Volunteer of the Year - Sharon Alexander

1859 Jail Museum Volunteer of the Year - Rusty Burkett