Abolitionist John Brown wasn't born in Kansas, but made his mark during the Bleeding Kansas era before the Civil War. Today, 165 years after his execution, Brown's violent acts and influence are ...

As tensions over slavery reached a boiling point, Senator Charles Sumner was brutally caned by Preston Brooks after delivering his speech, The Crime Against Kansas. This event pushed John Brown ...

Since 1966, the John Brown Jamboree has been a staple celebration in rural Osawatomie. The family-friendly event pays homage to one of Osawatomie's founding fathers, a pre-Civil War abolitionist.

Just off Lawrence Avenue, in an area north of Holcom Sports Complex, one building stands out from the mostly residential neighborhood — a two-story limestone barn that was built before Kansas ...

An event that pushed John Brown over the edge. Old Brown was coming, with his militia leading to 56 political killings called Bleeding Kansas. #ExtraHistory #JohnBrown #History ...