Instructor: Chris Edwards

No image available Biography: James C. 'Chris' Edwards is a Kansas native and grew up in Missouri. He earned his master's degree in history from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His focus of study was the Border War between Missouri and Kansas (1854-1865). Chris's interest in this topic began many years ago and eventually turned into a passion. His fervor inspired him to publish 3 books pertaining to the life and events of Missouri Confederate Captain, William Clarke Quantrill.

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What Really Happened? Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence, Kansas-Revisiting the Evidence

Join James C. 'Chris' Edwards as he discusses and reads from his new book, "What Really Happened? Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence, Kansas; Revisiting the Evidence." He will provide firsthand survivor accounts of Quantrill's raid that are at odds with each other. Topics include access to weapons, fortifications, troop strength, town preparedness, and conspiracy theories. The class juxtaposes popular survivor testimony of the attack with conflicting accounts from other witnesses.

Instructor Bio: Chris Edwards earned his master's degree in history from the University of Missouri-Columbia where his focus of study was the Border War between Missouri and Kansas (1854-1865).
Monday, May 18, 2026, St Andrews Classroom
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online