Black Jack Battlefield Maple Leaf Festival Tours
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This is the last guided tour weekend for the season and will be held during Maple Leaf Festival held in Baldwin City. You may still visit us 365 days out of the year from dawn till dusk for self guided tours. The tours on Saturday start at 1pm and 3pm and on Sunday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Come attend the last tour of the year during this spectacular time of the year!
Black Jack Battlefield Maple Leaf Festival Tours
Phone : 785-883-2106 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : info@blackjackbattlefield.org
Web: www.blackjackbattlefield.org
Historic Landmarks
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Battle of Black Jack
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Baldwin City, KS National Register