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The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial We've secured one of the best Congress hotel rates at $119 per night. See the Congress Web page for reservation details. guests between the hotel and museum. Wow! What a Reception! "Take a plane, take a train" or drive: Getting to Kansas City is easy. Major airlines have service to Kansas City. Amtrak has service from Chicago, St. Louis and from the west. The depot is about a mile from the Marriott. And it seems all roads lead to Kansas City with four interstate highways converging on the city. Check out the Congress Web page for airport and hotel transportation details. The Missouri Society will open the Congress with a topnotch reception at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. This is the nation's only museum dedicated to the "war to end all wars." It features videos, incredible interactive displays and worldclass exhibits. Your entrance into the museum will be across a bridge of poppies that symbolize those who sacrificed their lives during the war. But first, enjoy some of the finest barbecue and jazz found in Kansas City. Whether you take a docent-guided tour or stroll through the museum, you'll be wowed! Buses will transport 8 Getting There Is as Easy as 1-2-3 Friday Night It seems that more and more compatriots are arriving on Friday, and we're ready! Kansas City was a famous river city during the westward expansion and riverboats were essential transportation. We'll take a trip back in time at a Friday night reception in the Arabia Steamboat Museum, observing the fascinating 200 tons of cargo that was recovered from the Arabia, a ship that sank in the Missouri River in 1856. This event includes transportation, tour, supper and sampling KC beers. Tours Saturday is the day to discover historic Kansas City. From fountains to Lewis & Clark to diverse shopping to homes of Thomas Hart Benton and Alexander Majors, you will experience KC's yesterdays, its today, and have a glimpse of its tomorrows. Lunch will be served at the Country Club Plaza. This will enable you to have time for an overview of the tour and see, SAR MAGAZINE