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Civil War on the Western Frontier

by | Jul 24, 2017 | Departments, True Western Towns

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Lawrence, Kansas was founded in the 1850’s as the state’s center of resistance to the expansion of slavery. And it paid the price. Targeted, pillaged and burned to the ground during the Civil War, the community rebuilt with a commitment to education, civility and the future. It’s quite a legacy to live up to. Discover the stories behind “Bleeding Kansas” at Civil War on the Western Frontier, a series of events and programs presented by Lawrence area historical agencies, Sunday, Augu


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