Women's Bridge

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Women's Bridge The native stone and brick bridge over Tauy Creek was erected in 1890 at the request of Baldwin's first female mayor, Lucy Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan, one of the nation's earliest woman mayors, and her all-female council distinguished themselves with community improvements such as this bridge "so the women wouldn't have to get their skirts muddy while crossing the creek on the way to the depot."


Address: 11th and High Street

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Upcoming Events near Baldwin City, Kansas

Grape Escape

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
Food and wine festival with wines from around the world, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. This annual wine and food fest...

Jefferson County 4-H Fair

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
Royalty parade, 4-H exhibits, booths, livestock show, and livestock auction. 9am-10pm. For information about the parade co...

Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
A crash, bang car demolition derby featuring a compact car class. Time: 7:30 p.m....

Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
A celebration of Native American culture with dancing in full costume, food, and crafts by Native American artisans. 3:00 PMâ...

Annual Lawrence Indian Arts Show

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Juried Competition featuring two and three dimensional art work by contemporary American Indian artists from across the Unite...

Meriden Threshing Show

Start Date: Fri July, 12th
The most complete working Blacksmith Shop in the Midwest (circa 1925) See the thick and thin steam powered saw mill sawing l...

Baldwin’s Wine And Brew Tasting Festival

Start Date: Fri July, 19th
Baldwin’s Wine And Brew Tasting Festival. All donations will go to the BCRC Scholarship Fund. BCRC will be hosting this eve...

July 4th Celebration

Start Date: Fri July, 5th
Picnic & Fireworks at Grace Community Church. Bring a side dish and lawn chair. Call for times...

Juneteenth - Back Home - Celebration

Start Date: Fri June, 14th
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. We will celebrate with ...

Baldwin City Art Walks

Start Date: Fri June, 14th
See the artwork of local artists in Baldwin City every 3rd Friday of the month from June through September! Art walks will be...

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