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Lawrence board signs off on markers to honor teens killed by police in 1970
A city board has finally approved historic markers to pay tribute to Rick “Tiger” Dowdell and Nick Rice, teens who were shot and killed by Lawrence police officers in 1970, though the board wants the shooters named on both markers.
Lawrence board signs off on markers to honor teens killed by police in 1970
A city board has finally approved historic markers to pay tribute to Rick “Tiger” Dowdell and Nick Rice, teens who were shot and killed by Lawrence police officers in 1970, though the board wants the shooters named on both markers.
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Black Jack Battlefield nears fundraising goal to construct a visitor center at the historic site
Black Jack Battlefield is closing in on a big goal of raising $2.1 million to construct a visitor center at the site of the battle now widely characterized as the first of the Civil War.
Watkins Museum’s Kramer Family Research Room now open for appointments
Following a major renovation process, the Kramer Family Research Room at the Watkins Museum of History is open to the public by appointment.
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Eudora machinist creates gear to fix Douglas County courthouse clock
Eudora machinist Wayne Neis wasted no time when it came to fixing the historic Douglas County courthouse clock.
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Smith Hall open house set for Saturday; building is on KU’s list to demolish
Family members of Smith Hall benefactor and namesake Irma I. Smith will speak at an open house Saturday, according to event organizers. The event aims to raise awareness about the building and KU’s plans to demolish it.
Tails and Traditions to bring holiday craft activities from different cultures to Watkins Museum
Kids will have an opportunity to do a range of holiday crafts from around the world at the 10th annual Watkins Museum Tails and Traditions Holiday Festival.
KU planning slate of events to honor veterans
The University of Kansas is planning several events to honor veterans in the coming days, starting with the Salute to Service football game this Saturday.
Watkins Museum of History to debut completed Kramer Family Research Room
Following several months of renovations, the Watkins Museum of History will open its newly completed Kramer Family Research Room to the public on Saturday.
Lawrence library Friends & Foundation planning far out celebration for 50 years of volunteers
Angela Hyde is ready to boogie. She’s booked a sitter and bought an outfit: a pair of bell-bottom jeans and a loud ‘70s shirt.
Watkins Museum of History: Genealogy Group classes to return (Sponsored post)
For six years, the Watkins Genealogy Group has not only instructed the public on how to do family history research — the group has made history of its own.
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