Constitution Hall

This two-story wooden building displays both vernacular and Greek Revival design features from the 1850s territorial period. Inside, original artifacts and documents from the era are arranged throughout the rooms to show how the space functioned during that time.

Built in 1856, this territorial government building became the center of intense political conflict between those favoring and those opposing slavery. This period of violent confrontation in Kansas directly shaped the region's path toward statehood.

The assembly room on the second floor was where delegates gathered to debate Kansas's future and decide fundamental questions about the territory. Visitors can stand in the space where these crucial conversations took place and shaped the region's direction.

The museum welcomes visitors for both guided tours and self-guided exploration of the two-story space. Plan time to visit both floors to see the displayed items and understand how the rooms were used historically.

The first floor housed a federal land office where settlers filed claims, and these mundane land transactions sparked serious disputes and physical conflicts. What seemed like routine administrative work actually became a flashpoint for tensions between competing groups seeking control.

Location: Lecompton

Inception: 1856

Architectural style: vernacular architecture, Greek Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Made from material: wood

Address: 319 Elmore Street

GPS coordinates: 39.04556,-95.39444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02