Schedule
Civil War on the Western Frontier Schedule of Events
August 6, 2008 ∙ 7 p.m.
Love, Death, Memory: The Story of Human Hair Work ∙ Presented by Helen Sheumaker
Workshop with Helen Sheumaker, author of Love Entwined: The Curious History of Hair Work in America. No admission charge.
Location: Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
785-843-3833
August 8-10, 2008 ∙ 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
A Song on the Wind ∙ Presented by Lawrence Community Theatre
Local historian and playwright, Betty Laird, gives a fictionalized account of events in Lawrence during the time of Quantrill's raid. Admission charge.
Location: Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 New Hampshire St.
785-843-7469
August 9, 2008 ∙ 10 a.m.
Film: Bad Blood ∙ Presented by Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau
With the eyes of the nation watching, the thorny issue of slavery ignited the border between Missouri and Kansas territory. No admission charge.
Location: Lawrence Visitor Center, 402 N. 2nd St.
785-865-4499
August 9, 2008 ∙ 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tour of the Black Jack Battlefield ∙ Presented by Black Jack Battlefield Trust
Guided tour of the Black Jack Battlefield where John Brown and Henry Clay fought what most consider to be the first battle of the Civil War, June 2, 1856. No admission charge.
Location: Black Jack Battlefield,163 E 2000 Rd.,Wellsville, KS
info@blackjackbattlefield.org
August 11 – 12, 2008 ∙ 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Hey Kids, Let’s Build a Mud Fort ∙ Presented by Lawrence Parks & Recreation
Civil War on the Western Frontier for kids. Day one: Learn how six mud forts were built to protect early Lawrence, make a model of a fort with real mud, have a snack and take a walking tour of historic places. Day two: Teams will dig and build mud forts north of Constant Park. One adult registration required for each child. Registration begins Sunday, April 13, 2008 and pre-registration is required. Admission charge.
Location: Lawrence Visitor Center, 402 N. 2nd St.
jellis@ci.lawrence.ks.us
August 12, 2008 ∙ 7 p.m.
I, Quantrill ∙ Presented by Lawrence Public Library
Award-winning author Max McCoy will read & discuss his new book, “I, Quantrill” in which the notorious perpetrator of the deadly attack on Lawrence tells his side of the story. No admission charge.
Location: Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
785-843-3833
August 14, 2008 ∙ 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Judge Louis Carpenter – Victim of Hate ∙ Presented by Douglas County Law Library
Story of Judge Louis Carpenter, a rising star in Kansas, shot dead during Quantrill’s Raid. No admission charge.
Location: Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St.
785-838-2477
August 16, 2008 ∙ 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Civil War Encampment ∙ Presented by Battery B, 3rd KS Frontier Brigade
Civil War-era camp with Union Soldiers and civilian reenactors. Camp will include displays of Civil War military and civilian items in military camp environment. No admission charge.
Location: South Park – Eastside, 12th & Massachusetts St.
August 16, 2008 ∙ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Civil War Miniature War Gaming Demonstration ∙ Presented by Lawrence Miniature War Gaming Club
Miniature re-creations of Civil War battlefields, complete with soldiers and horses, will be set up. Come and watch, ask questions, or even join in a game. No admission charge.
Location: Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
785-843-3833
August 16, 2008 ∙ 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour ∙ Presented by Katie Armitage
Come with us on a walking tour and listen to Katie Armitage tell stories of Quantrill's Raid. These stories will cover the Pinckney and Old West Lawrence area. All participants must pre-register through Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department. Admission charge.
Location: Constant Park Parking Lot, 6th & Tennessee St.
785-832-7930
August 16, 2008 ∙ 7 a.m.
Watkins Museum Run For History
The benefit run/walk for the WCMH follows Quantrill’s Aug. 21, 1863 route through downtown Lawrence, Old West Lawrence, and past the victim’s monument in Oak Hill Cemetery. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. Admission Charge: $15 runners pre-registration, $10 walkers pre-registration, $20 runners/walkers day of event.
Location: South Park, East Side, 12th & Massachusetts St.
785-841-4109
August 16 & 17, 2008 ∙ 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tour Historic Lecompton ∙ Presented by Paul Bahnmaier & Charlene Winter
Tour Historic Lecompton, the Territorial Capitol. Visit Constitution Hall, National Landmark Kansas Historic Site tour, Territorial Capital Museum National Register Site. Also tour Territorial Democratic Headquarters. No admission charge. Location: Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson, Lecompton, KS
785-887-6148
August 17, 2008 ∙ 3 p.m.
An Afternoon with John Brown ∙ Presented by Kerry Altenbernd
Come spend an afternoon with John Brown as he tells of his life and his time in Kansas. No admission charge.
Location: Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
785-843-3833
August 19, 2008 ∙ 7 p.m.
Great American Medicine Show ∙ Presented by Watkins Community Museum of History
Authentic Civil War period entertainment! Historic narrative, comic chronicles, tall tales and unabashed balderdash. A unique attraction of notable historic significance. No admission charge.
Location: Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St.
785-841-4109
August 21, 2008 ∙ Music: 8 p.m.; Film: 9:15 p.m.
Outdoor Screening of “Dark Command” ∙ Presented by Downtown Lawrence Film Festival
The next best thing to a drive in! See an outdoor screening of “Dark Command” starring John Wayne, loosely based on Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. No admission charge.
Location: SW Corner of 9th & New Hampshire St.
785-842-3883
