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Civil War history events scheduled in Kansas this weekend
As the 149th anniversary of Quantrill’s raid on Lawrence nears, Kansas marks Civil War history with events at Watkins Community Museum Territorial Capital Museum Lecompton and the Lawrence Visitor Center. Tours, a signing by author Ronda Hassig, era films, and a kids mud fort activity are planned across venues.
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William Clarke Quantrill
Lawrence
Kansas
Watkins Community Museum
Territorial Capital Museum
Lecompton
Lawrence Visitor Center
Parks and Recreation
Constitution Hall
Territorial Democratic
Missouri
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