History Itinerary
9-9:45am
Film "Lawrence: Free State Fortress"
View an excellent 27 minute docu-drama. The film chronicles the first 10 years of Lawrence's history and culminates with Quantrill's Raid on the city in 1863. This is a good introduction to Lawrence's fiery beginnings. Reservations required.
Contact: 785-865-4499
Location: Lawrence Visitor Information Center, North 2nd & Locust
Cost: FREE
Time: 30 minutes
Hours: 9am- 4pm Monday-Saturday / 1-3pm Sunday
10-11:30am
Quantrill's Raid Step-on Guided Tour
This tour focuses on what some historians call the bloodiest single event of the Civil War. Retrace William Quantrill's fiery path through Lawrence as he and 400 pro-slavery guerrillas burned most of the "Free State Fortress," in 1863. You'll make stop at the mass grave in Oak Hill Cemetery, visit sites and markers and see homes and buildings that survived the raid, while listening to stories of individual tragedy and heroism.
Contact: 785-841-4109
Location: Through out Lawrence
Cost: Yes Contact Watkins Museum
Time: Approximately 90 minutes
11:45am-12:45pm
Lunch
1:15-2:15pm
Historic Lecompton Territorial Capital
Tour Constitution Hall, a National Landmark, where the famous Lecompton Constitution was written. Visit the Territorial Capital Museum, a National Registar Site, was started as the Kansas Capital Building, later completed as Lane University, site of President Eisenhower's parents wedding, along with three floors of displayed artifacts.
Contact: 785-887-6285
Location: 638 N 1800 Rd, Lecompton, KS
Cost: $2.00 per person
Time: Two-hour tour
Hours: 10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday
Tours available Monday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
3:15-4:45pm
Old West Lawrence Walking Tour
This walking tour passes through a 12 block neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admire the impressive architecture of these homes, while listening to stories of the people who lived there many years ago.
Contact: 785-865-4499 or 888-LAW-KANS
Location: Through out Lawrence
Cost: $100.00
Time: Approximately 90 minutes
