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.
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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.
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Haskell bison harvest ushers in centennial celebration of campus stadium, arch
Haskell campus is filling up with alumni, students, staff and community members for a two-day celebration honoring the centennial of the university’s stadium and memorial arch dedication. The annual bison harvest kicked off the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Learn about Lawrence queer history at an upcoming social
The Trans Liberation Front will soon host a social on Lawrence queer history with talks from folks involved in local historic queer organizations.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
New edition of first volume of ‘Embattled Lawrence’ released
An updated version of “Embattled Lawrence Vol. 1,” an original work detailing history of Lawrence, aims to fill in more gaps than its predecessor.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Talk will illuminate current impacts of historical racial discrimination through redlining in Kansas
An upcoming presentation by a museum expert at the Lawrence Public Library will examine the history of redlining in Kansas and its modern-day implications.
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