Democratic Headquarters Historic Site

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720 E 2nd St
Lecompton, KS 66050
https://www.lecomptonkansas.com

The Democratic Headquarters Historic Site in Lecompton, Kansas, highlights the town's pivotal role in American political history as the birthplace of the Kansas Democratic Party during the turbulent territorial period from 1854 to 1861. Visitors can explore Constitution Hall, the oldest wood-frame civilian structure in Kansas, and the Territorial Capital Museum, both of which offer insights into the area's rich history, including its significance during the Bleeding Kansas conflict.

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