Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture

06/03/2026

Order your 'World Cup' T-shirt TODAY!!!

Video description:
Black background with blue words "THE WORLD COMES TOGETHER ON ONE SHIRT!"

Picutre of T-shirt with design on the front (The central graphic on the t-shirts shows two hands forming the ASL sign for “world,” encircling a soccer ball decorated with colorful international flags. Beneath the illustration is the text “WORLD CUP.”)

Cady Macfee (white person with brown hair and blue short-sleeve dress with background at MDHAC and TV on right side showing different slides).
"Hello Everyone! We just received the very first print of World Cup T-shirt. Want see?? Cool! (she shows the t-shirt to audience). This design features the sign for 'World' and it represents Deaf culture and global unity. If you want to buy a shirt to support deaf museum's exhibitions and education programs. If you want to buy yours today, be part of our global Deaf community. Thank you!"

Picture of t-shirt scroll up with QR code and 'Order at https://museumofdeaf.square.site/ '

06/02/2026

MDHAC is thrilled to work with Berries & Honey to cater our special event "Signs and Sweets" this coming Saturday, June 6th! Guests will enjoy a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, a fresh fruit spread, and of course—an irresistible dessert spread.

Want to register for this fun event? https://www.museumofdeaf.org/special-events

A heartfelt thank‑you to ASL Connections for generously sponsoring this event! https://www.aslconnections.com/

05/29/2026

Dummy Hoy was a Deaf professional baseball player. At that time, people called anyone dumb or dummy just because he can’t speak. He had a great baseball career. He was good at drawing the walks and stealing the bases. It was claimed that he invented the baseball signals such as balls & strikes, safe, and out. He still hasn’t voted into MBL Hall of Fame. We need 1 million petitions by 2027. Let’s sign the petition.

William Ellsworth Hoy changed baseball forever. It's time the Hall of Fame recognized it. The Classic Era Committee votes in December 2027.

05/28/2026

Dr. Laurene Simms has shown that education is not only about instruction. It is about identity, language, access, and making sure Deaf children of color can see themselves in the future.

As an educator, scholar, advocate, and leader in bilingual ASL/English education, Dr. Simms continues to open doors for Deaf children, families, and communities of color.

Next week, MDHAC will honor Dr. Laurene Simms at **Signs and Sweets**, an elegant afternoon of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and community celebration.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 MDHAC, 455 E. Park St., Olathe, KS
🎟️ $40 per person

Register: https://www.museumofdeaf.org/special-events

05/27/2026

Ella Mae Lentz reminds us that ASL is not only how we communicate. It is how we create, remember, resist, and belong.

As an ASL poet, activist, founder, and cultural leader, Ella Mae has helped generations see ASL as a language, an art form, and a powerful part of Deaf identity.

Next week, MDHAC will honor Ella Mae Lentz at **Signs and Sweets**, an elegant afternoon of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and community celebration.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 MDHAC, 455 E. Park St., Olathe, KS
🎟️ $40 per person

Register: https://www.museumofdeaf.org/special-events

05/25/2026

Patrick Graybill captivated the audience with his rich stories and powerful poetry. You could feel the room in awe as they watched him bring each moment to life.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Meet and Greet Patrick Graybill. Patrick was delighted to see so many familiar faces and reconnect with old friends!

05/22/2026

🌟Big news from MDHAC! We’re excited to offer a new T‑shirt with our special WORLD CUP design. With the World Cup happening in multiple cities (yes, even Kansas City), this is the perfect keepsake for fans and supporters.

Make sure to grab your order before June 15th to get the shirts by June 26th.
👉To order: https://museumofdeaf.square.site

Flyer Description
The flyer promotes a special World Cup–themed T‑shirt created by the Deafhood Institute and the Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (logo on top left corner). At the top, bold text reads “THE WORLD COMES TOGETHER ON ONE SHIRT!” followed by a subtitle "FEATURING THE ASL SIGN FOR "WORLD", REFLECTING UNITY AND SHARED LOVE OF THE GAME".

The central graphic on the t-shirts shows two hands forming the ASL sign for “world,” encircling a soccer ball decorated with international flags. Beneath the illustration is the text “WORLD CUP.”

Two shirt styles are displayed side‑by‑side:
A Tultex Unisex Fine Jersey Ringer T‑Shirt in adult sizes only (white t-shirt with red ringer collar and red ringer on short sleeves with design on front).

A Bella + Canvas Jersey Tee available in both adult and youth sizes (white t-shirt short-sleeve with design on front)

Pricing:
Adult XS–XL: $30
Adult 2XL–3XL: $32
Youth S–XL: $20

A highlighted note states: “Order by June 15th to get by June 26th.”

At the bottom, the flyer encourages viewers to order online, with the link to the MDHAC Square site ( https://museumofdeaf.square.site ).

05/21/2026

TONIGHT!! TONIGHT!!

✨ Meet & Greet with Patrick Graybill — May 21, 2026 ✨
Join us for a special evening with the renowned storyteller and performer Patrick Graybill!

He will be giving a powerful presentation titled “Metamorphosis” — an exploration of transformation, identity, and the beauty of change through ASL expression.

📍 Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🎟 Free Admission (Donation is appreciated)

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Patrick, learn from his artistry, and connect with our community!

05/20/2026

Don't forget to order by May 29th!!

MDHAC is excited to announce that we'll have pre-order for NEW KC Royals T-shirt!

📅Pre-order by May 29 to guarantee yours!
🏫Pick up at MDHAC the week of June 17th - 20th
📦or get it shipped by June 15th!

Short-Sleeve Tee (Adult) – $30 (XS–XL), $32 (2XL–3XL)
Short-Sleeve Tee (Youth) – $20 (S–2XL)

👉 Order online here: https://museumofdeaf.square.site/

Image description:
Gold line border around the flyer
Top left corner: Logo of DeafHood Institute - Museum of the Deaf History, Arts & Culture
Top middle: Blue wordings: 'ROYALS SHORT-SLEEVE T-SHIRT'
Top left of t-shirt picture: black wording 'Pre-Order!'
Middle: Picture of royal blue t-shirt with darker blue wordings 'Kansas City' and ASL sign of baseball below the wordings with white curve arrow to show sign of 'swinging' for the ASL sign of baseball.
Left top of t-shirt: Teal arrow pointing to the short sleeve with picture of gold crown with dark baseball plate shaped below the crown, in middle of baseball plate is ASL fingerspelling of 'KC'
Left side of t-shirt: Blue wordings 'ADULT PRICING: XS-XL = $30.00; 2XL-3XL = $32.00' and 'YOUTH PRICING: S-2XL = $20.00'
Bottom: Icon of calendar with blue wordings 'Pre-order by May 29th to guarantee yours!'
Icon of person picking up package with blue wordings 'Pick up June 17th-20th at MDHAC'
Blue wording 'or'
Icon of package with blue wordings 'Shipped by June 15th'
QR Code with a small arrow pointing to the wording 'museumofdeaf.square.site'
Above the website link: black wording 'Pre-Order!'

05/20/2026

✨ Meet & Greet with Patrick Graybill — May 21, 2026 ✨
Join us for a special evening with the renowned storyteller and performer Patrick Graybill!

He will be giving a powerful presentation titled “Metamorphosis” — an exploration of transformation, identity, and the beauty of change through ASL expression.

📍 Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🎟 Free Admission (Donation is appreciated)

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Patrick, learn from his artistry, and connect with our community!