Civil War on the Border

August 21-24, Watkins Museum of History

Douglas County's largest annual commemoration of its heritage

Now in its 30th year, Civil War on the Border is Lawrence’s largest annual history event.

This popular series will feature bus and walking tours of Quantrill’s Raid sites, talks with historians, and other events. A ticketing link will be available starting in early August.

Civil War on the Border 2025 is sponsored in part by Humanities Kansas and John Nalbandian.

Schedule

Thursday August 21

8-9:30 AM: Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour

7-8 PM: Religion during the Civil War: Online Talk with George C. Rable

Friday August 22

8-9:30 AM: Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour

10 AM-12 PM: Early Churches of Lawrence Walking Tour

6-8 PM: Americans exhibit reception

Saturday August 23

8-9:30 AM: Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour

10-11:30 AM: Quantrill’s Raid Memorial and Performance of 19th-Century Kansas Music with Derrick Doty at Plymouth Congregational Church

1-2 PM: Abraham Lincoln’s Faith: Online Talk with Richard Carwardine

2:30-3:30 PM: Americans Exhibit Guided Tour

3:30-5 PM: History Talks at St. Luke AME Church

Sunday August 24

8-9:30 AM: Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour

10 AM-12 PM: Early Churches of Lawrence Walking Tour

12-2 PM: Quantrill’s Raid Bus Tour

1-2 PM: Americans Exhibit Guided Tour

 3-5 PM: Quantrill’s Raid Bus Tour

 7-8 PM: The Bible and the Civil War: Online Talk with James P. Byrd

Founder’s Day service at Plymouth Church