Lawrence has a proud early history of notable women according to Sarah Bell, Development Director at Watkins Museum. Bell has a passion for local history, especially stories about activist women. A number of profiles were… Read More »Women Achievers in Early Lawrence
A greater percentage of Civil War soldiers were mobilized in Kansas than in any other state, according to historian Will Haynes. Haynes provided a vivid account of a difficult period of Kansas history. Kansas had… Read More »Kansas in the Civil War
Portugal is a very appealing destination according to Lynn O’Neal, Lawrence Central Rotary member. O’Neal shared his recent vacation experience and provided a delightful program. O’Neal and his wife Debbie visited four cities in Portugal,… Read More »Portugal Sampler
On June 10, 1882, three black men were brutally lynched from a bridge over the Kaw River near downtown Lawrence. Ursla Minor, head of the local chapter of the NAACP, reported on the efforts of… Read More »Facing the Past
The new Director of the Dole Institute of Politics , LCR’s own Audrey Coleman, spoke about her responsibilities and the challenge of keeping the organization relevant and successful. Coleman was thrust into the national spotlight… Read More »New Leadership at the Dole Institute
