Experience The Civil War in Humboldt, Kansas
A Triennial Event
Next Occurrence Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
June 12 - 13 - 14, 2009
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Pictures Courtesy of Southeast Kansas Living Magazine
2009 Schedule of Activities
Friday, June 12
7 p.m Presentation “Kansas ‘Confederate’ Cherokees!” & Re-enactment of original Civil War Letter at Mt. Hope Cemetery on North side of K 224.
Saturday, June 13
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Re-enactments of 1861 Raid and Burning /Skits / Children’sActivities / Portrayals: Lincoln & 1st Kansas Colored Inf. Soldier / Authors / Food Vendors / Carriage Rides available @ Camp Hunter Park.
6 p.m. Film “Bloody Dawn” at HHS Auditorium
7 - 10 p.m. Civil War Dance - Enjoy learning dances of the era! At HHS "Ballroom"
Sunday, June 14
1:30 - 4 p.m. Tours conducted at Humboldt Historical Museum - 5 buildings at 2nd and Neosho
1 and 3 p.m. 12-site Civil War Bus Tour.Meet at NW corner of City Square.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Patrick Haire, cabinetmaker, hosts a working museum with 1800’s machinery on the west side of City Sqaure.
Humboldt, KS is located between Chanute and Iola, KS on Hwy 169, Exit 224.
Click to download a printable 2009 info card w/ map showing location of activities.
For Details: Locations and special guests info for Fri., Sat., & Sun. activities:
Contact Debbie Lake: debbie.lake@sbcglobal.net or call 620.473.3130
or E. Robertson at 620.473.2325.
Burning Humboldt | 12-Site Civil War Tour
HCWD '03 Photos #1 | HCWD '03 Photos #2
HCWD '06 Photos
Map of Town.pdf
Civil War 12-Site Tour Brochure and Map
Updated 3-31-09 - Published
May 2003
Original Website Created by HHS On-Line Publication Students Robbie Ball and
Kacey Keller.
Site revision and updates provided by HHS On-Line Publication Students.