The Lecompton Reenactors is a skilled group of amateur historians with a theatrical bent who bring to life the dramatic political strife and guerilla warfare which existed in the Kansas Territory. When the territory was established, the federal government implemented...
Events
2026 Bleeding Kansas Program Series
The Bleeding Kansas Program series presents weekly talks and dramatic interpretations related to the issue of slavery in Kansas and the nation from 1854 – 1865. The series runs every Sunday from January 25th through March 1st at 2 pm. The series is presented in Constitution Hall, 319 Elmore St., Lecompton, Kansas 66050. For more information call 785-887-6520
Christmas Through the Ages
Our annual Christmas tree display for 2025 will run from Nov. 1 - Jan. 4. Over 240 Christmas trees are included in our tree festival this year. Each tree is different with ornaments that span the late 1800's through more modern times. Some of our more unique trees...
“Christmas Through the Ages 2024”
Once again, the "Christmas Through the Ages" Christmas tree display will be at the Territorial Capital Museum in Historic Lecompton, Kansas. Over 240 Christmas trees will be decorated in Victorian, antique, themed and vintage ornaments and accessories. In it's twenty...
Christmas Through the Ages
Vintage Clothing Fashion Show September 30, 2023
Vintage Clothing Fashion Show
2023 Bleeding Kansas Program Series
The Bleeding Kansas Program Series for 2023 will begin on January 29 with new programs every Sunday through March 5th. Programs begin promptly at 2 pm. The programs will be held at The Constitution Hall State Historic Site located in downtown, Lecompton, 319 Elmore...
2022 Christmas Tree Display at the Territorial Capital Museum
Our beautiful Christmas Tree Display is now open for visitors! The tree display runs through Jan. 7th, 2023. We are open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm and on Sundays from 1 - 5pm. The official tree count this year is 271 and as always, there are new...
Dr. Christian McWhirter to Speak in Lecompton Dec. 3, 2022
The Lecompton Historical Society is pleased that noted Lincoln scholar, Dr. Christian McWhirter, will speak at the Territorial Capital Museum on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11 am. Dr. McWhirter is a historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in...
40th Anniversary Celebration at Territorial Capital Museum
Come Join Us in the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Territorial Capital Museum in Historic Lecompton On June 11, 2022, from noon until 4pm, several events are scheduled at the Territorial Capital Museum and the neighboring Lecompton Pride Building to...