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

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

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