Finding Freedom: A Douglas County 250 Experience
How did the promises of 1776 reach the Kansas frontier? While the Declaration of Independence was signed in Pennsylvania, its core concepts of equality and unalienable rights were fought for here in Douglas County.
Join us for a county-wide journey exploring the complex reality of securing freedom for all. From the "Bleeding Kansas" era of the 1850s to the Civil Rights milestones of the 1960s, this digital pass serves as your exclusive guide to the multi-museum exhibition: Finding Freedom: The Promise of 1776 in Douglas County.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Every stop on this trail is a chapter in the American story. Visit the listed locations to learn, explore, and earn rewards:
- Check In - Open this pass at each location and use your phone's GPS to check in.
- Earn Points - Each check-in awards you points toward exclusive prizes.
- Redeem - Collect enough points to claim prizes.
Visit the museums below to uncover a different story of struggle, progress, and the enduring legacy of the American spirit:
Those Who Were Left Out, Watkins Museum of History
The Women's Spirit, Santa Fe Trail Historical Society History Room (Baldwin Public Library)
Stories from the Western Frontier, Eudora Area Historical Society
Freedom Fueled by the Underground Railroad, Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum
Honoring the Veterans who Made Celebrating America 250 Possible, Territorial Capital Museum
Revolutionary War Veterans in Kansas, Constitution Hall
Additionally, use this pass to discover historical landmarks and hidden gems across Baldwin City, Eudora, Lawrence, Lecompton and the Clinton Lake communities.
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