TERRITORIAL CAPITAL-LANE MUSEUM

LECOMPTON, KS

The Territorial Capital-Lane Museum is a historical museum located in Lecompton, Kansas. The museum is situated in a building that was once the Territorial Capital of Kansas, where the first territorial legislature met in 1855. The building served as the capital for only a short time before the government was moved to Topeka.

The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Lecompton and the surrounding area during the territorial period of Kansas. It features several exhibits that showcase the town's role in the Bleeding Kansas conflict, which was a series of violent confrontations between pro-slavery and anti-slavery supporters that took place in Kansas in the years leading up to the Civil War.

Visitors to the museum can explore the historic building and view artifacts and displays related to the territorial period, including clothing, weapons, and documents from the time. One of the most notable artifacts on display is the original "Topeka Constitution," which was the first document to call for the abolition of slavery in Kansas.

The museum also provides educational programming and guided tours for visitors of all ages. Overall, the Territorial Capital-Lane Museum offers a unique glimpse into the history of Kansas during a tumultuous and transformative time in American history.

TERRITORIAL CAPITAL-LANE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LECOMPTON KS. US MID #8402000018

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 7858876148
• website: http://www.Lecomptonkansas.com

TERRITORIAL CAPITAL-LANE MUSEUM
640 E WOODSON AVE
LECOMPTON
KS
66050

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