Two-Day 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
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
11:45am-1pm
Lunch
1:15-2:45pm
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: 785-865-4499 or 888-LAW-KANS
Location: Through out Lawrence
Cost: $100.00
Time: Approximately 90 minutes
3:15-4:15pm
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
4:45pm
Check into hotel
6pm
Dinner
7:30pm
Evening Performance at the Lied Center, Community Theatre or University Theatre
(Contingent upon performance dates and availability)
9:30pm
Return to hotel
9-9:45am
University of Kansas Campus Tour
Tour one of the most beautiful campuses in the county. You will learn about the long, proud history of the university.
Contact: Margey Frederick 785-864-2341
Cost: Free
Time: Length of tours can be catered to group's interests and time constraints,
Please allow at least 45 minutes.
10-11am
Spencer Art Museum
Eleven galleries showcase one of the most comprehensive university art collections in the United States. Collections include Rossetti, Homer, O'Keefe, Benton, and Chihuly.
Docents available for guided tours. Reservations required.
Contact: 785-864-4710
Location: University of Kansas Campus, 13th & Mississippi
Cost: Free (Recommend a $2 donation/adult)
Time: One-hour tour
Hours: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday; Open until 9pm on Thursday; Noon-5pm Sunday
