Dramatic interpretations and talks about the violent territorial and civil war history of Kansas, 1854-1865, will highlight the 2019 annual Bleeding Kansas series, which begins January 27. The programs are held at 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 3 at Constitution Hall State Historic Site in Lecompton, KS.

The series has become an anticipated annual event with excellent speakers, many of whom are researchers and authors in their area of study.

Bleeding Kansas describes that time in Kansas Territory, from 1854 to 1861, during the struggle to determine whether the new state would be free or slave. Each program explores aspects of the state’s unique history.

The suggested donation is $3 for adults. Constitution Hall is located at 319 Elmore, Lecompton, KS. For more information, call 785-887-6520 or visit www.lecomptonkansas.com.