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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

Bleeding Kansas, bleeding kansas lecture series, constitution Hall talks, constitution hall lecture series, lecompton lecture, lecompton talks

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

160th Anniversary Reenactment “Battle of Fort Titus”

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

4th Graders Learn Lecompton History

LecomptonKSMay 3, 2016Uncategorized

Vote Lecompton as the Best Small Town in Kansas

LecomptonKSApril 4, 2016In the News

With a population of only 660, we have a lot to offer!

Battle of Fort Titus Reenacted 2016

LecomptonKSApril 1, 2016Events

Come as you are or dress in Territorial-style clothing to view the reenactment!

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

Special* seniors 65+, active military, college students, adult groups of 10 more

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