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Lecompton History

First Ever Free State Majority Legislature in Kansas

LecomptonKSAugust 16, 2017In the News, Lecompton History

October 1857 in Lecompton, Kansas

The Lecompton Constitutional Convention

LecomptonKSAugust 10, 2017In the News, Lecompton History

Lecompton Constitution, Lecompton, Bleeding Kansas, National Landmark, KSHS, oldest building in Kansas, Kansas history,

A quick history into the Lecompton Constitutional Convention, the writing of the Lecompton Constitution, and submission to Congress.

Early Lecompton area settler: Mary Ann Zinn McClanahan

LecomptonKSJuly 29, 2017Lecompton History

Lecompton, kansas territory, settler, pioneer, bleeding kansas, quantrill, Lawrence

She endured the hardships of settling in Kansas Territory.

The Hoch-Wald Ranch

LecomptonKSJuly 25, 2017Lecompton History, Uncategorized

A ranch at Grover Station hoped to cure the deadly tuberculosis.

The Douglas County Poor Farm by Brian Hall

LecomptonKSJune 29, 2017Lecompton History

Douglas County Kansas, Wakarusa River, Lecompton

Social services for those in need in Douglas County, first organized in 1866.

Clarence H. Smith, WWI Vet and Long-time Lecompton Teacher

LecomptonKSJune 14, 2017Lecompton History, Museum News, Upcoming Events

Veterans of WWI featured in a special exhibit at the Territorial Capital Museum.

Lecompton voted “a best small town in Kansas!”

LecomptonKSJune 13, 2017In the News, Lecompton History

by our fans and the readers of KANSAS! Magazine

Visit during Territorial Days!

LecomptonKSJune 7, 2017In the News, Lecompton History, Museum News

Museums in Lecompton will have special events June 17th

Lecompton and World War One

LecomptonKSMay 16, 2017Lecompton History, Museum News, Upcoming Events

Special exhibit June 17th – October 14th at the Territorial Capital Museum.

Lane University’s First Graduate

LecomptonKSApril 4, 2017In the News, Lecompton History

First Lane University graduate, Jeanette Nettie Stickney, Lecompton

In this co-ed University, the first graduate was female!

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Territorial Capital Museum
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Lecompton, KS 66050
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319 Elmore Street
Lecompton, KS 66050
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Wed – Sat: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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