A ranch at Grover Station hoped to cure the deadly tuberculosis.
News & Events
Teachers from all over the country come to learn “Bleeding Kansas” history
UMKC “Crossroads of Conflict” course includes trip to Lecompton
2017 Christmas in Lecompton Nov. 1st – Jan. 1st
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
Social services for those in need in Douglas County, first organized in 1866.
Inventory Project Continues thanks to Kansas Humanities Council
We are working on a huge project at the Territorial Capital Museum!
Clarence H. Smith, WWI Vet and Long-time Lecompton Teacher
Veterans of WWI featured in a special exhibit at the Territorial Capital Museum.
Lecompton voted “a best small town in Kansas!”
by our fans and the readers of KANSAS! Magazine
Visit during Territorial Days!
Museums in Lecompton will have special events June 17th
Lecompton and World War One
Special exhibit June 17th – October 14th at the Territorial Capital Museum.
Lane University’s First Graduate
In this co-ed University, the first graduate was female!