In conjunction with our upcoming annual MLK celebration on Jan. 18th, 2020, five local churches: Heartland Community Church, Hillcrest Covenant Church, Macedonia Baptist Church, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church and Westside Family Church, are teaming up to bring the variegated body the Dividing Lines: A History of Segregation Van Tour. 

Together, on Dec. 7, 2019, the churches are taking passenger vans of members from each church on a guided tour to explore the history of segregation in Kansas City. The tour is expected to last for roughly 2 hours. You will not need to exit the van during the tour. Lunch will be provided at Palestine church immediately following the tour. 

Also, if you would like to follow behind the vans in your own vehicle that is an option! You will just need a smartphone and vehicle with bluetooth or an aux cord hookup.  

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The tour begins in the north parking lot of Shawnee Mission East High School. The school has several parking lots. The correct starting point is located in the parking lot accessible from 75th street , just west of Mission Road. 

Meet at Shawnee Mission East High School at 10 a.m. There is parking available here. Or, if it's closer for you, you can meet at Macedonia, Palestine or Westside at 9 a.m. and a van will take you to the starting location at Shawnee Mission East High School. The van(s) from Macedonia, Palestine and Westside will leave promptly at 9:30 a.m. 

Shawnee Mission East HS address: 7500 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208

Macedonia Baptist Church address: 1700 E. Linwood, KCMO 64109

Palestine Missionary Baptist Church address: 3619 E. 35th St. KCMO 64128