Join us for the latest in our series of symposiums examining the history of Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area! This August, a broad-based group of historians will travel to Lawrence, Kansas, to discuss the conflict and casualties of one of the most divisive periods of American history. Titled Disorder on the Border, this symposium at the Carnegie Building, 200 W 9th Street, in downtown Lawrence, examines topics such as women on the border, slavery in Missouri, Bleeding Kansas, the occupation in Civil War Missouri, guerrillas as combatants, and Orders No. 11, in a series of presentations from several noted historians from both sides of the Missouri-Kansas border.

“One of the Freedom’s Frontier guiding principles is to be tolerant and respectful of diverse stories from multiple perspectives,” said Jim Ogle, Executive Director of Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area. “Both the Douglas County Historical Society and the William Clarke Quantrill Society join us in presenting this symposium in that spirit.”

Information: More details or call (785) 856-3635 
Symposium admission: $35
Symposium Registration
Eldridge Hotel: Call (800) 527-0909. Deadline for Disorder on the Border room rate is July 17, 2019.

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