Annual Civil War on the Western Frontier
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Lawrence commemorates its early history each August around the anniversary of Quantrill's Raid. It's a living history event that focuses on historic Lawrence during the early Territorial days and the Civil War. Many events are free of charge. For details call 1-888-LAWKANS.
Annual Civil War on the Western Frontier
Phone : 785-856-3040 (Always call and confirm events.)
Civil War
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Douglas County Courthouse
The Douglas County Courthouse was built of native limestone in 1904. It was saved from demolition in the 1960s when a modern courthouse was built, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently in use by the county.
Lawrence, KS Historic CourthousesHistoric Homes Tour
Architectural variety characterizes Old West Lawrence. From the beginning, the neighbor hood was home to Lawrence's elite. Homes were built not only to accommodate basic shelter needs, but also to make statements of wealth, prestige and fashion. The oldest houses were built in 1860 and 1861
Lawrence, KS ToursCarnegie Building
The Carnegie Building was built in 1904 as one of Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic contributions to the growth of cultural opportunities for rural communities. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building had housed the Lawrence Arts Center until 2002
Lawrence, KS Carnegie LibrariesPrairie Park Nature Center
This center hosts a vast system of trails, a bird watching area and prairie observatory. The main building houses nine permanent exhibits plus a classroom, gift shop and meeting room. The park encompasses 71 acres and contains approximately eight acres of virgin, never plowed prairie with nearly 180
Lawrence, KS Learning CentersHistoric Cemeteries Tour
While cemeteries are the final resting place of friends, relatives, and community residents, they are also historical landscapes that reveal much about a community'
Lawrence, KS Cemeteries