Civil War on the Western Frontier events
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
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.
Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H
843-7469
Admission Charge: Yes
10 a.m. Saturday
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. The years 1854 to 1860 saw fraud, treason and terror leading all the way up to (and into) the Civil War.
Lawrence Visitor Center, 402 N. Second St.
865-4499
Free
Tour of the Black Jack Battlefield
3 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
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.
Black Jack Battlefield,163 E 2000 Rd.
Wellsville
Free
“Hey Kids, Let’s Build a Mud Fort”
9 a.m.-11 a.m. Aug. 11-1-2
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. Pre-registration is required.
Lawrence Visitor Center
402 N. Second St.
Free
7 p.m. Tuesday
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.
Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
843-3833
Free
“Judge Louis Carpenter Victim of Hate”
7 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday
Presented by Douglas County Law Library
Story of Judge Louis Carpenter, a rising star in Kansas, shot dead during Quantrill’s Raid.
Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass.
838-2477
Free
9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 16
August 16, 2008
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.
South Park Eastside, 12th and Massachusetts streets
Free
Civil War Miniature War Gaming Demonstration
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 16
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.
Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
843-3833
Free
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Aug. 16
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.
Constant Park Parking Lot, Sixth and Tennessee streets
832-7930
Admission charge: Yes
Watkins Museum Run for History (Formerly Quantrill’s Run)
7 a.m. Aug. 16
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.
South Park, East Side
841-4109
Admission charge: $15 runners pre-registration, $10 walkers pre-registration, $20 runners/walkers day of event
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 16-17
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.
Territorial Capital Museum
640 E. Woodson
Lecompton
(785) 887-6148
Free
“An Afternoon with John Brown”
3 p.m. Aug. 17
Presented by Kerry Altenbernd
Come spend an afternoon with John Brown as he tells of his life and his time in Kansas.
Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
843-3833
Free
7 p.m. Aug. 19
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.
Watkins Community Museum of History
1047 Mass.
841-4109
Free
Outdoor Screening of “Dark Command”
Music: 8 p.m., film 9:15 p.m. Aug. 21
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.
SW corner of Ninth and New Hampshire streets
842-3883
Free