Humaities Kansas Speakers Bureau - The Civil War in Kansas

Join in a lively presentation on Thursday, June 26th at 5:30pm as Will Haynes, director of engagement and learning for Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence presents:

"For Kansans, the violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and antislavery forces known as Bleeding Kansas foreshadowed the national Civil War to come. From 1861-65, the border struggle continued to heat up as Kansans fended off Confederate attacks, accepted the formerly enslaved into their communities, and engaged in bitter political debates. Men of all backgrounds—white, black, and Native American—served in uniform, while women managed farmsteads and formed societies to help the needy. This talk presents the story of Kansas during the Civil War and how it helped shape the state’s image for years afterward. " (description from the Humanities Kansas website)

Program open to all, but intended for 16+.

No registration is required.

You may also like the following events from Wamego Public Library:

• This Thursday, 12th June, 10:30 am, Storytime at City Park in Wamego
• This Thursday, 12th June, 05:30 pm, Adult Craft Class: Paint by Number THURSDAY 6/12 in Wamego
• Next Monday, 16th June, 04:00 pm, Upper Elementary Book Club in Wamego