Quantrill's Raid Tour Photos

On August 21, 1863, Lawrence, Kansas was attacked by a group of guerrillas led by William C. Quantrill. The attackers killed many of the town's men, robbed and burned many homes and businesses and left much of the town in ruins.

Members of our UGRR group, Dr. Tolly Smith Wildcat and local artist Wayne Wildcat, had hosted an annual tour of Quantrill's Raid last August 25th in Lawrence. The two hour comprehensive tour included raid sites in many areas of Lawrence, and Douglas County. Site's visited included the Old Miller House, the location of Reverend Snyder's shooting, the Dix home, and Blanton's Bridge. The tour also visited the Oak Hill cemetery, where many of the raid victims are buried.

Watkins Community Museum Robert Miller Home This was the first stop for Quantrill's Raiders. After the raiders horses were watered, the house and the Miller family were both spared.	M.Volmut Area behind the Miller home, where an old smokehouse was located. The smokehouse was used before the Civil War as a hiding place for escaped slaves, making their way to the North to freedom.
M. Volmut This area behind the Miller house was part of a field during Quantrill's visit.	M.Volmut Local artist and association member, Wayne Wildcat, shows guests the many grave sites of the victims.  A monument to the victims is located in Oak Hill Cemetery. There are individual markers also located throughout this part of the cemetery.

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