The Life of a Civil War Soldier

1047 Massachusetts Street,Lawrence KS 66044

21 August, 2021

Description

Don't Miss This Unique Historical Event Our annual memorial to the victims of Quantrill's Raid will feature a public reading by Lawrence community leaders of the victims' names. This moving program will be followed by a special presentation by historian Will Haynes: Using original artifacts and authentic reproductions, he'll dive into the harsh reality of soldiers' experiences during the war. Can't attend in person? This two-part event will be shown live on the Watkins Museum Facebook page. Part of Civil War on the Border, Douglas County's largest annual heritage festival!