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Grant to help restore and preserve B’nai Israel Cemetery in Eudora
The B’nai Israel Cemetery in Eudora, a historic Jewish cemetery where some of the town’s founders are buried, will undergo restoration and preservation efforts as part of a grant.
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‘The pain and the stains are still there’: Dedication set for marker to ensure Lawrence’s segregated history isn’t forgotten
The history of Lawrence’s public pool is fraught with a struggle that runs parallel to the fight for civil rights in the 1950 and ’60s.
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Watkins Museum of History to debut third floor after 8 years of planning
Following years in the making, the Watkins Museum of History this weekend will open its […]
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Raven Book Store: Looking back at 35 years serving Lawrence, and looking forward to events all month long
Over the course of three and a half decades, The Raven has overcome odds that have been insurmountable for many other book stores. And this September, it will celebrate 35 years serving the Lawrence community.
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Defend Lawrence! Free 5K run/walk returns early Sunday
Almost 160 years ago, Quantrill’s raiders had no idea that their attempt to destroy Lawrence would one day inspire a celebration of the town’s tenacity.
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Willow Domestic Violence Center turning 45; Watkins Museum exhibit to showcase its history
The Willow Domestic Violence Center is turning 45 years old this year, and it’s partnering with the Watkins Museum of History for an exhibit to tell the organization’s story.
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Watkins Museum’s Civil War on the Border festival to include speakers, tours of historical sites
The Watkins Museum of History on Thursday is kicking off its 27th annual Civil War on the Border festival. The four days of programming will feature 15 tours, lectures and more in Douglas County.
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Hannah Bailey: What can we learn from Kansas’ history of forced sterilization? (Column)
“By applying an either/or rhetoric to a highly nuanced and medically complex issue, anti-abortion advocates are assuring that lawyers, hospital staff, and political entities will ultimately make decisions about pregnancy and abortion care,” Hannah Bailey writes in this column.
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Watkins Museum of History: Program will honor Glenn Kappelman, civic leader and activist
Glenn Kappelman left his mark on Lawrence in many ways. On Friday, the Watkins Museum of History will honor Kappelman’s legacy with a special program and exhibit.
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The Murder of Tiger Dowdell: July 16, 1970
“We could’ve killed him, gone home and had dinner. That’s how strong the hate was,” Sakeim Dowdell recalled, 52 years after a Lawrence police officer shot and killed his younger brother, Rick “Tiger” Dowdell.
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