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Lawrence Historic Resources Commission defers decision on markers memorializing Tiger Dowdell, Nick Rice
Nearly four years after the conversation began to memorialize two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in 1970, the Historic Resources Commission on Thursday deferred a decision on the design and language of markers that would be placed near the scenes of the killings.
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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.
Boarding schools for Native American children left ‘a lot of wounds’ that are still fresh today, panelists say
The harms of federal Native American boarding schools did not stop when those who survived eventually left them, panelists said during a virtual forum Friday afternoon.
Native American students mourn after ancestral remains discovered in KU’s possession
Many Native American students, staff and faculty as well as their surrounding community were left in mourning after they learned that unidentified ancestors’ remains were discovered in KU’s museum collections.
‘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.
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 […]
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.
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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