Film Brings the History to Life

"Lawrence: Free State Fortress" is a 27-minute docu-drama now showing at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center. The drama chronicles the first 10 years of Lawrence's history and culminates with Quantrill's Raid of the city. The film may be viewed during the center's regular business hours: Mon.-Sat., 8:30am-5:30 pm and Sun. 1-5 pm.

Lawrence commemorates its border war history each August with Civil War on the Western Frontier, which takes place in the weeks surrounding the anniversary of Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (August 21, 1863). The series of events includes dramatic performances, scholarly lectures, hands-on workshops for kids and adults, and living history re-enactments. All of which are designed to impart a segment of Lawrence's fiery history.