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Community group pitches rehab of Lawrence Underground Railroad site for public education
A collective of community partners wants to rehabilitate an Underground Railroad site in Lawrence, currently serving as city storage, to be a public educational facility.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Community group pitches rehab of Lawrence Underground Railroad site for public education
A collective of community partners wants to rehabilitate an Underground Railroad site in Lawrence, currently serving as city storage, to be a public educational facility.
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Free State High School recognizes its first Hall of Fame class
As Free State High School is turning 30 years old, the Firebirds are celebrating their inaugural Hall of Fame class.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Writers included in book about Sacred Red Rock rematriation to join reading
Many contributors to a book documenting the return of the Sacred Red Rock to the Kaw Nation will read from their sections at an upcoming event at Haskell.
Watkins Museum to open exhibition on Haskell Memorial Stadium for 100th anniversary
The Watkins Museum of History will have an exhibition marking the centennial anniversary of the Haskell Memorial Stadium and Arch’s dedication on campus.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Photos: First Grand Entry at Haskell arch and stadium centennial powwow
Haskell community members from Lawrence and beyond gathered Saturday for celebrations including a powwow and much more, honoring the 100th anniversary of the stadium and memorial arch dedication.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Former Haskell students share memories and advice while gathered for stadium, arch centennial
The nationwide Haskell community and folks living in Douglas County have gathered to celebrate the history of the stadium and memorial arch on campus. Here are reflections, memories and words of advice from alumni and former students.
Lawrence City Band seeks to build stage near South Park gazebo
The Lawrence City Band is seeking city approval to build a new stage in front of the South Park gazebo to host its concerts and other community events.
New program focused on Oak Hill Cemetery to let students do field work, learn local history
By teaching young people how to clean grave markers at Oak Hill Cemetery, a new student program aims to show participants that cemeteries aren’t creepy or sad — they’re vital links to community history and heritage.
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B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence to present new project, celebrate 10 years
The community is invited to celebrate B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence’s 10th year of advocacy at an event where members will present a new project bridging their contemporary work with the work of historical Black cultural icons.
Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
100th anniversary of Haskell stadium, arch sits at nexus of the institution’s past and future
As Haskell Indian Nations University approaches the 100th anniversary of its football stadium and arch dedication, staff envision a bright future for the structures and the campus as a whole.
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