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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!

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…

21st Annual Bleeding Kansas Program Series

LecomptonKSNovember 2, 2016Events

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Listen to history in a room that made national political news 160 years ago, Constitution Hall.

National Award for Community History Project

LecomptonKSAugust 8, 2016Uncategorized

4th Graders, Community Volunteers, and two Museums make a great team!

Bald Eagle Rendezvous Sept 22-24

LecomptonKSJuly 19, 2016Events, Museum News

Go Back in Time at Lecompton’s Bald Eagle Rendezvous

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Historic Lecompton

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

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

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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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