Blue & GreyBook Shoppe
New, used and rare books on the Civil War, local history and the rest of American history. Plus doll clothes, maps, gifts and fine art.
106 E. Walnut St., Independence, Missouri
Open Wednesday to Saturday from noon. Fall hours until October 17: Friday and Saturday only.
Open
Wednesday through Saturday, from noon. Always open online.
Fall hours: September 9 to October 17, 2026
The shop is open Friday and Saturday only, 12:00 to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. Lorrie will be there to help you.
Regular hours return on Wednesday, October 21.
These fall hours have ended. The regular hours below apply.
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 12:00 to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 12:00 to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 12:00 to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. |
Coming late in the day? Call ahead, or leave a message: 816-252-9909.
On the shelves
New, used and rare. The stock changes as books come and go, so call before you make a special trip for one title.
The Civil War
- Battles, generals and regiments
- Women and diaries
- Arms and equipment
- The Trans-Mississippi war
- The James-Younger gang
Many more Civil War titles than any list could hold.
Local history
- Jackson County, Missouri
- Missouri history
- The trails west
- Maps and atlases of Missouri and Kansas
- Genealogy
Including old county atlases, trail maps and railroad maps.
American history and more
- Revolutionary War and War of 1812
- World War I and World War II
- Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm
- Biography, women's history, quilting
- Doll clothes, gifts and fine art
Doll clothes and art are Betty's own, under the name B. Key Art.
Looking for a particular book?
Ask. Call the shop during open hours or leave a message, or send Betty an email with the title or subject.
Shop from home
The shop is always open online. These are the shop's own storefronts, and Betty's.
- Blue & Grey Book Shoppe on BiblioSearch the book inventory: Civil War, local history, genealogy and more.biblio.com
- Blue & Grey eBay storeBooks, gifts and fine art.ebay.com
- B. Key Art on EtsyDoll clothes, art and vintage.etsy.com
- B. Key Art on SpoonflowerBetty's designs on fabric and home decor.spoonflower.com
- eGift cardsSend a gift card for the shop by email.squareup.com
- New on our shelvesFollow the shop on Facebook to see what has just come in.facebook.com
I ship from a smoke and pet free location and will ship the day following payment, if possible.
Inside the shop
Room for the shop's own pictures.
Visit the shop
106 E. Walnut St.
Independence, MO 64050
Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00 to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m.
Until October 17, 2026: Friday and Saturday only.