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Lawrence news April 2, 2024 - 7:53 pm

Sacred Red Rock arrives at new home in Council Grove; future of Robinson Park to be determined

by Maya Hodison

The Sacred Red Rock recently arrived at its new home on Kaw Nation land, and future plans for Lawrence’s now-vacant Robinson Park are up for discussion.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education October 18, 2023 - 9:16 am

Director of Philadelphia organization focused on monuments to speak at Sacred Red Rock event

by Maya Hodison

A leader with an organization that documents monuments and their histories will share insight at an event in Lawrence, speaking in context of the Sacred Red Rock.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 30, 2023 - 12:53 pm

Sacred Red Rock departs Lawrence, going back to the Kaw Nation

by Molly Adams

The Sacred Red Rock began its journey back to the Kaw Nation Wednesday morning.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 29, 2023 - 3:30 pm

Lawrence community gathering celebrates return of the Sacred Red Rock to the Kaw Nation

by Molly Adams

Community members overflowed a tent set up to accommodate those in attendance for a celebration Tuesday as the Sacred Red Rock is finally being returned to the Kaw Nation after nearly a century in possession of the City of Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 17, 2023 - 7:05 pm

Return of the Rock event coming up; City of Lawrence asks public to respect privacy of other events

by Photos by Molly Adams

Partners working on the Sacred Red Rock project will host a public sendoff for the boulder as it will soon be returned to the Kaw Nation. Other events will be private, however.

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2023 - 8:30 pm

Photos: Plaque removed from Sacred Red Rock

by Photos by Tom Harper

In preparation for the return of the Sacred Red Rock to the Kaw Nation, people involved in the project on Monday removed a plaque dedicating the boulder to white settlers.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 20, 2023 - 4:21 pm

Lawrence community asked to help creatively document Sacred Red Rock before its return to Kaw Nation

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence community members are invited to creatively document their impressions of the Sacred Red Rock before it is finally returned to the Kaw Nation. The artwork could become a lasting part of the project’s story.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education June 3, 2023 - 5:21 pm

June tours, workshops to focus on Sacred Red Rock before park closes ahead of move

by Lawrence Times

Four guided tours and interactive workshops this month will aim to educate participants about the Sacred Red Rock before it is returned to the Kaw Nation, and to foster ideas for the future of the park where it’s currently on display.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 1, 2023 - 9:53 pm

Leaders working to return Sacred Red Rock to Kaw Nation share updates with Lawrence crowd

by Maya Hodison

By the end of this year, Lawrence will be a step closer to reconciliation with the return of the Sacred Red Rock to its rightful owners of the Kaw Nation.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education March 29, 2023 - 3:57 pm

Leaders working on return of Sacred Red Rock to Kaw Nation to speak at Lawrence event Saturday

by Lawrence Times

Leaders of the project to return the Sacred Red Rock to the Kaw Nation will provide updates on the process and take questions from community members at an event coming up Saturday afternoon in Lawrence.

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