TWO-DAY ITINERARY

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.

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.

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.

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.

(Contingent upon performance dates and availability)

Tour one of the most beautiful campuses in the county. You will learn about the long, proud history of the university.

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.