The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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The 123rd Annual National Congress KC Full of Discoveries SAR Congress delegates and guests will find a bustling, thriving atmosphere in downtown Kansas City A few Revolutionary War patriots traveled the edge of the western frontier. Their final resting places were near the Town of Kansas, as Kansas City was once known. The grandchildren and younger generations of patriots found vibrancy in the area as they set out on their own historic grand adventures to the great American desert when they crossed the Oregon, California and Santa Fe trails. That was Kansas City of yesterday. These days, Kansas City is still an exciting, vibrant city! The Missouri Society invites all compatriots, their spouses and guests to the Kansas City of today. The 123rd Congress will convene at the Kansas City Marriott in the heart of downtown. From July 5-10, you'll find eight blocks of dining and nightlife inside the new Kansas City Power & Light District. That's more than 50 restaurants and entertainment SPRING 2013 venues, offering everything from fine dining to line dancing. Browse the galleries at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Hop on down to Crown Center. Jump in a cab to explore the outstanding Country Club Plaza. Experience the Host Reception at the nation's only World War I Museum. One of the tours will feature the home of the 33rd President and Compatriot Harry S Truman. Getting There Is as Easy as 1-2-3 "Take a plane, take a train'" or drive. Getting to Kansas City is easy. A number of major airlines offer service to Kansas City. Amtrak has service from Chicago, St. Louis, and from the West. Plus, the depot is about a mile from the Marriott. And it seems all roads lead to Kansas City with four interstate highways converging on it. Check out the Congress webpage for airport and hotel transportation details. 5