Bleeding Kansas Bus Tour: 2-4 PM

Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

Watkins Museum of History | Lawrence

Watkins Museum of History
Publisher/HostWatkins Museum of History
Bleeding Kansas Bus Tour: 2-4 PM
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A Unique Historical Tour
About this Event

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 .

The bus loads at the 11th Street entrance of the Watkins Museum. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

These tours are part of the .


Agenda
WAIVER

Info: 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.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, United States

Tickets

USD 30.00 to USD 35.00

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