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64th Annual KC Gem & Mineral Show |
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Special Exhibit: Archaeopteryx (Solnhofen/Litho Plates and Fossil) - Dan and Connee Snow Lithographic Stones to Archaeopteryx - Presented by Dan Snow, Member of the Show-Me Rockhounds of Kansas City: An exhibit of lithographic stones, mined from the Solnhofen Quarries in the German state of Bavaria. Without the mining of this super fine-grained limestone for printing purposes, the famous fossil Archaeopteryx, may not have been discovered. This exhibit shows the artistic and commercial use of these stones, with a reproduction of the feathered theropod dinosaur, Archaeopteryx. Special Exhibit: Kennedy Legacy Thumbnail Specimen Collection (Sara Marie McDaniel Kennedy) Born in Kansas on Oct. 25, !898, (and passing away in Oklahoma on June 5, 1999 at 100+ years of age), Sara Marie McDaniel Kennedy accompanied her husband Ned in his career in the oil fields of OK, KS, and Texas. Constantly on the move, Sara Marie was combing the areas for interesting rocks and minerals. Collecting and trading, and never seeing a rock she didn’t like, “Marie” became a self-educated mineralogist, and with her phenomenal memory, acquired and retained information on each of her specimens, she wrote profusely about her finds principally in the Lapidary Journal. Of interest to area rock hounds, she and her husband are credited with the discovery of the selenite beds at the Great Salt Plains near Jet, OK. Upon her death her collection was inventoried at over 6000 specimens (and appraised at $140,000) most of which were donated to the School of Geology of Oklahoma.The thumbnail collection displayed represents 18 flats (900 labeled and documented specimens) which were donated to the Oklahoma Mineral and Gem Society (to which, along with efforts of OMGS member Jami Poor, we express profound gratitude for sharing and display at our 2026 show). KANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (KSG) — The KGS will once again feature the natural resources of the state, exciting geological features that can be found in Kansas, and even samples of meteorites identified nearby. Activities will be provided for the entire family, as well as some raffle prizes each day. Fossils of the Major Animal Phyla from the collection of Gilbert Parker of the Kansas and Missouri Paleontological Society, this exhibit is a selection of fossil animals of the Ten major phyla from various localities across the world. All specimens are from the collection of Gilbert Parker of the Kansas and Missouri Paleontological Society. Alloy Demonstrations: A Metalsmithing Community will have a typical professional jewelers bench to demonstrate. Displayed will be the tools necessary to design and fabricate unique jewelry items. Procedures and processes of developing individualized creates from precious metals, gemstones and materials will be shown. Alloy provides the hands on instruction, verse and opportunity for the beginner as well as advanced individuals to gain experience and capability in their chosen and specialized interests. FRIENDS OF MINERALOGY: Mississippi Valley Type Deposits Mississippi Valley Chapter Mississippi Valley Type (MVT) mineral deposits are found throughout the world, but they were first recognized as the type of mineral deposits found along the Mississippi River. They are characterized by concentrations of lead and zinc minerals deposited in carbonate sedimentary rocks. Deposition is by the intrusion of hydrothermal fluids. Fluorite, barite and calcite are also frequently found in these deposits. FLUORESCENT MINERAL DISPLAY – Presented by Dan & Connie Snow of the Show-Me Rockhounds of Kansas City, MO: A spectacular display of fluorescent minerals that demonstrate the amazing colors that are revealed when exposed to ultraviolet light. Featuring minerals from the famous deposits at Franklin, New Jersey as well as from other U.S. and international locations. The presentation will be in SALON D, shown at posted presentation times each day. Flint Knappers, Roy Motley and Bear Carpenter plus others will be knapping Flint and other Stones or the most popular stones are chert, flint, agate, and obsidian (volcanic glass). Man- made materials used are colored glass, fiber-optics, and goldstone, to make arrowhead, Knife blades, other tools, and will demonstrate napping. Their primary tools are deer antler and pointed copper rods. MR. BONES — Tim Seeber; Louisville, CO is back by popular request. Tim and his friendly life sized dinosaur puppets will be stalking amazed children (and several adults) around the show arena. UNION STATION SCIENCE CITY/DINO LAB — Australopitecus Afarensis - Science City, The collection was donated to Science City by the Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City. The set consists of—Australopitecus afarensis - - 2.9 to 3.6 MYA (million years ago)Union Station / Science City An exhibit of skull reproductions and descriptions - - ranging from AUSTRALOPITECUS AFARENSIS (2.9 to 3.6 million years ago) to HOMO SAPIENS (modern man), - and including, for comparison, the skull reproductions of the Western Lowland Gorilla and Chimpanzee. This assembly is temporarily on loan from Kansas City’s Science City in Union Station. Austrralopitecus boisei - - 1.8 MYA Homo erectus - - 300,000 - 600,000 YA Homo neanderthalensis - - 50,000 YA Homo sapiens - - Modern Lowland gorilla - - Modern Chimpanzee - - Modern Walk Through Story Book. Judy Getting, Levasy, MO. A geological experience, don’t miss Judy’s Giant Storybook. It is a hands on exhibit geared to the younger set but everyone can learn about rocks and minerals that formed the beautiful planet we cll home. Also there are many interesting exhibits on fossils, the inland sea, and our glacial history.
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2026 SPECIAL EXHIBITS |
