History

Hear diary details from Civil War teen

Local historians Katie Armitage and John Jewell will present “Lawrence in 1867 Through the Eyes of a 13-Year-Old” at 1 p.m. Saturday at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass.

The program will explore the changes that took place in Lawrence in the years after Quantrill’s Raid, as recorded in the diary of 13-year-old Maggie Harrington. Participants will use newspapers, Census reports, city directories and maps to learn about Maggie and her family.

There is a $3 fee for museum members and a $5 fee for nonmembers.

For more information or to register for these events, call 841-4109.

Teen meeting set for Thursday

The Journal-World Teen Advisory Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the News Center, 645 N.H.

Students entering sixth through 12th grades who like to write or have ideas about 18 & Under stories are welcome to attend the meetings.

The teen board advisers are recruiting correspondents for all Lawrence schools. If you’re interested, call Christy Little at 832-6361 or Steve Rottinghaus at 832-7254, or send e-mail to teens@ljworld.com

Creative writing

Submit original poetry

18 & Under accepts original poetry from students up through 12th grade. Submit your poem to teens@ljworld.com.

‘The War’
The pain shows in the families’ eyes
as the numbers increase of the loss of lives.
Soldiers trudge by with guns on their backs;
tanks roll past leaving their tracks;
blood in the streets
combat continues
violence all over, hurting the troops.
Sadness takes over this tiny place,
the battle is within
me.

— Hanna McGee is a senior at Free State High School.