Day Trips

ERC Day Trips Walking Levels  

Each day trip will be foot marked.

(WL1) Level 1 – Minimal Walking: Short distances with frequent rest stops

(WL2) Level 2 – Moderate Walking: About 1–2 miles at a leisurely pace, with a few rest stops

(WL3) Level 3 – Extended Walking: Several miles with limited rest stops

Explanation of Walking Levels for ERC Day Trips

Check out our ERC day trips by month.  Please note that registration is required for all trips and some registration close dates will be several weeks in advance of the trip date.

  1. February 2026
  2. March 2026
  3. April 2026
  4. May 2026

Battleground Kansas: LeCompton’s Civil War Reenactment

Step back into the fiery days of Bleeding Kansas, where politics, passion, and conflict shaped a nation. Experience history brought to life as John Brown, Jim Lane, and Colonel Henry Titus appear in an immersive Civil War-era reenactment. Explore Constitution Hall, the Territorial Capital Museum, and the Democratic Headquarters to uncover LeCompton’s pivotal role in America’s path to freedom. (WL2)

Date: Friday, February 27
Registration Close Date: Monday, February 16

Click to register for Battleground Kansas

Depart ERC: 9:30am
Estimated Return Time: 4:00pm
Fee: $59 (Includes transportation, tours, reenactment, and church lunch)
Location: LeCompton, KS
Age: Adult
Min/Max: 20/22