May 21, 1856. Some 800 pro-slavery men sacked the free-state town of Lawrence, Kansas. Two newspapers, a hotel and the home of the former state...
The Ball Is Opened The first attack on Lawrence was a prelude to war.
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Kansas
Eat! Drink! Sleep!
Western historic hotels and saloons offer guests a chance to experience the Old West with all the conveniences of the modern day.
Abilene’s Man with a Star
Explore the Great Plains from Wyoming to Kansas and discover the truth behind the stories of legendary Western lawman “Bear River” Tom Smith.
Stone by Stone
Shirley McClintock has dedicated her life to preserving the history of Council Grove, Kansas.