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Museum News

Teachers from all over the country come to learn “Bleeding Kansas” history

LecomptonKSJuly 12, 2017In the News, Museum News

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Inventory Project Continues thanks to Kansas Humanities Council

LecomptonKSJune 20, 2017In the News, Museum News

We are working on a huge project at the Territorial Capital Museum!

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.

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.

Lecompton High School History

LecomptonKSMarch 6, 2017In the News, Lecompton History, Museum News

1902-1970

Treasures of the Township by Monica Davis

LecomptonKSNovember 12, 2016In the News, Museum News

One photo leads to a fabulous story…

Bald Eagle Rendezvous Sept 22-24

LecomptonKSJuly 19, 2016Events, Museum News

Go Back in Time at Lecompton’s Bald Eagle Rendezvous

160th Anniversary Reenactment “Battle of Fort Titus”

LecomptonKSJune 26, 2016Events, In the News, Museum News

History for All at Constitution Hall

LecomptonKSMarch 30, 2016Museum News

Long-time Lecompton resident Opal Goodrick’s poem on the history of Constitution Hall.

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Historic Lecompton

Territorial Capital Museum
640 E. Woodson
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6148

Constitution Hall
319 Elmore Street
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6520

Hours and Admission Cost

Territorial Capital Museum
Wed – Sat: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Donations appreciated ($3 suggested minimum)

Constitution Hall
Wed – Sat: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Adults $3
Children $1

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