Celebrate Independence!  Summer 2012
Summer 2012
Slip into Summer fun in Independence, Missouri! Hop in a covered wagon for the grand tour around town! Browse Independence Square for shopping, dining and entertainment, and then cool off at Independence’s historic museums, religious sites and Victorian mansions. Don’t miss these fun events this Summer in Independence:
“Presidential Pitch: Harry Truman and Baseball”
  • June 29 – July 15, 2012
  • Truman Library and Museum
  • Exhibit about Harry Truman and Baseball
Legends of Crysler Stadium Ceremony
  • 9 a.m. on Saturday July 7
  • Crysler Stadium
  • Jersey Retirements:
  • Mort Cooper
  • Walker Cooper
  • Don Buschhorn
  • Rick Sutcliffe
  • Russ Morman
  • David Haas
  • Albert Pujols
Legends of Crysler Stadium Youth Baseball Clinic
  • 10:30 a.m. – Noon on Saturday, July 7
  • Ages 8–14
  • $5 Fee (Includes T-shirt)
  • Participants learn:
  • Outfielding
  • Pitching
  • T Work
  • Base Running
  • Bunting
  • Infield Skills
Third Day with Special Guest Samestate
  • Independence Events Center
  • 7 p.m. on Saturday July 7
  • Tickets $25 - $35
  • Purchase tickets at Box Office or ticketmaster.com
800.748.7323 • Independence Department of Tourism • 111 East Maple, Independence, MO 64050