The Independence City Council has approved a resolution directing the City Manager to explore ways to fund, support and manage City-owned historic sites, including the Bingham-Waggoner Estate and …

The City of Independence brings together a wide array of programs, events, parks, and facilities geared toward enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition stopped in what would become Independence in 1804. Named after the Declaration of Independence, Independence was founded on March 29, 1827, [7] and quickly …

Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state, in which residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory. The opposite of …

Jul 11, 2026 · Independence Day, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood held on July 4. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental …

There’s always something going on in Independence! Get information about holiday-themed events, historic institutions, and much, much more.

Welcome to Independence, Missouri, home of the Queen City of the Trails. From wagon rides to the Truman Presidential Library, our city is full of Great American Stories. Plan a day trip, a weekend …

Jul 5, 2011 · The meaning of INDEPENDENCE is the quality or state of being independent.

Feb 25, 2026 · Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives …

While visiting one of my besties, we decided to dedicate our weekend to exploring Independence history. We drove past the mansion and when I looked it up online, I saw that they offered a Sunday …