The violent guerrilla warfare between proslavery and antislavery forces, known as Bleeding Kansas, foreshadowed the national Civil War to come. The border struggle only grew more heated between 1861 and 1865. Join Will Haynes, as he discusses the story of Kansas during the Civil War and how it helped shape the state’s image for years afterward. Haynes is the deputy director of engagement and learning for Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence. This presentation is underwritten by Humanities Kansas.
This free presentation is offered at the Smoky Hill Museum, May 1, 5:30-6:30 pm. Enjoy the presentation at the Museum or from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Register for your Zoom link at www.smokyhillmuseum.org.
The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum, in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open Tuesday-Friday 11-5, Saturday 10-5. Also, be sure to stop by the Museum Store for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.
For needed accommodations, please call Nona Miller at 309-5776 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.