Kansas City community hosts farewell celebration to 250+ year old tree

KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail.

Not many things are able to live more than two and a half centuries. However, a tree is being celebrated for its longevity and historic roots as the community prepares to say goodbye.

The community came together Dec. 6 to honor the tree’s legacy.

KC community hosts farewell celebration to 250+ year old tree

Frank the Liberty Tree has stood tall in Kansas City since way before our city or state even got a name. It even lived before our nation was founded…

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