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Quantrill's Raid stirs memories at Lawrence reunion
The Quantrill's Raid legacy remains potent as Lawrence remembers the 1863 carnage. Residents like Philip Thompson defend raiders, while events mark the anniversary with tours, dedications, and a cemetery history in a Journal-World and 6News series. The day features a camp breakfast, trolley tours, museum lectures, and a procession to Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Quantrill
Chaffee
Lawrence
Yesteryear
Philip Thompson
Vienna
Kansas City
Thompson
Missouri
Journal-World
Hobbs Park
Douglas County
Gnews
Cody Howard
Journal-World Online
Wiow
Lyworld
Coim
Secrtion
Pela
Richard Sheridan
Brook Creek Park
13Th
Brook Streets
Paul Stuewe
Eldridge Hotel
Seventh
Massachusetts Streets
Lecarmpton
Territorial Capital Museum
Lecompton
Union Pacific Depot
Martha Parker
Clinton Lake Museum
Watkins Community Museum of History
Mass
Eldridge
Steve Jansen
Watkins Museum
Tim Rues
Constitution Hall
Paul Bahn
Lecompton Historical Society
Oak Hill Cemetery
Murphy-Bromersick
10Th
Delaware Streets