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Free event in Lawrence to explore Juneteenth food traditions, Kansas history
A free program at First United Methodist Church will explore the history, symbols and food traditions of Juneteenth, including Kansas communities’ long-running Emancipation Day celebrations.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Free event in Lawrence to explore Juneteenth food traditions, Kansas history
A free program at First United Methodist Church will explore the history, symbols and food traditions of Juneteenth, including Kansas communities’ long-running Emancipation Day celebrations.
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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Memorial dedication in Lawrence to recognize militiamen killed during Bleeding Kansas
Two Free State militiamen who were killed during the Bleeding Kansas conflict will get a refreshed monument, created by local artist Karl Ramberg, in Pioneer Cemetery.
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Upcoming exhibition will share history, culture of unhoused communities in Lawrence
People can view an art wall featuring work from previously and currently unhoused community members in an exhibition called “Unsettled Lawrence” at the Watkins Museum of History.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Farmers Market invites community to celebrate ‘50 Years Fresh’
The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 1970s-themed event with live music, tie-dye, tattoos and more.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Teen shot by Lawrence police officer remembered as ‘funny, lively’ at marker unveiling
Harry Nicholas “Nick” Rice has attained a form of posthumous justice after 56 years and a coverup campaign about his murder by a Lawrence police officer. His brother unveiled a historical marker sharing his story Monday evening.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
‘Tiger was a martyr’: Teen shot by police memorialized with historical marker in Lawrence
Rick “Tiger” Dowdell’s name and story now live on through a historical marker unveiled Thursday night, the 56th anniversary of when the teen was shot and killed by a Lawrence police officer.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence middle schooler gives lesbian community in Kansas City a national stage
Éabha Klinksick, a 13-year-old West Middle School student, researched and created one of 12 projects chosen for a public showcase at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Dowdell, Rice families prepare to unveil historic markers in Lawrence
Markers to honor two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in 1970 will be unveiled in the coming days. Their families spoke Sunday about the battle to memorialize their loved ones.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Save the date: Haskell to host celebration for 100th anniversary of arch, stadium
Haskell has set a date to celebrate 100 years of the memorial arch and stadium on campus.
Lawrence events to commemorate Tiger Dowdell and Nick Rice; community invited
The Lawrence community is invited to a commemorative program to honor Tiger Dowdell and Nick Rice, two teens who were shot and killed by police in 1970. Historic markers will also be unveiled this month.
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