Bleeding Kansas Bus Tour: 2-4 PM
A Unique Historical Tour
The Watkins Museum offers an exciting way to experience the history of early Kansas! In this unique tour, you’ll explore sites in Lawrence that witnessed the stirring events of Bleeding Kansas.
This tour involves stopping and walking at three different locations. Those wishing to remain on the bus may do so. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Watkins-hosted special exhibition From Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad.
The bus loads at the 11th Street entrance of the Watkins Museum. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
These tours are part of the America at 250 series.
A Unique Historical Tour
The Watkins Museum offers an exciting way to experience the history of early Kansas! In this unique tour, you’ll explore sites in Lawrence that witnessed the stirring events of Bleeding Kansas.
This tour involves stopping and walking at three different locations. Those wishing to remain on the bus may do so. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Watkins-hosted special exhibition From Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad.
The bus loads at the 11th Street entrance of the Watkins Museum. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
These tours are part of the America at 250 series.
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Watkins Museum of History
1047 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
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Agenda
WAIVER
In registering, you release and discharge the Douglas County Historical Society and its partners from any and all liability arising from accident, injury, and illness that you and anyone accompanying you may suffer as a result of participation in such activity. You further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Douglas County Historical Society and its partners from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by you arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with, the activity. In the event of an emergency, you authorize tour personnel to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for your immediate care and agree that you will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered.