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

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

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.

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

LecomptonKSJuly 12, 2017In the News, Museum News

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2017 Christmas in Lecompton Nov. 1st – Jan. 1st

LecomptonKSJuly 1, 2017Events, Upcoming Events

Come see the largest display of indoor Christmas trees with antique and vintage ornaments in the Midwest!

The Douglas County Poor Farm by Brian Hall

LecomptonKSJune 29, 2017Lecompton History

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

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.

Lecompton voted “a best small town in Kansas!”

LecomptonKSJune 13, 2017In the News, Lecompton History

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