Traveling exhibit teaches little-known historical facts

By Bill Edwards

"From Freedom's Shadow" now on display

Kansans are learning a little known fact about the U.S. Capitol. The symbol of freedom was built in large part by slaves and former slaves.

That's the subject of a traveling exhibit called "From Freedom's Shadow."

It's on display for the next two weeks at the Statehouse.

And Kansas leaders say it's an important part of our national, and state history.

"So often, we in Kansas, we tend to be humble about what our role in history has been and what we've accomplished through the years. But you know as well as I do that Kansas lit the spark that started the Civil War," Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh said.

The free exhibit runs until October 28 during Capitol hours.

That's Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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