Descendants recall Quantrill raid through family relics in Lawrence
The piece details how Nelson's ancestor ripped out Bible pages bearing the family tree during the 1863 Quantrill raid and hid them in a well, while others remember a jacket with 13 bullet holes and a fatal shooting near the library. As the 150th anniversary approaches, Lawrence hosts commemorations with stages, concerts, and lectures.
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Bus tour traces Quantrill raid path in Missouri and Kansas
A guided bus tour retraces Quantrill raiders route through western Missouri to commemorate the August 21 1863 raid on Lawrence. The visit notes differing remembrances of the massacre of about 200 men and boys on Kansas and Missouri shores.
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Lawrence commemoration marks Quantrill raid anniversary
Lawrencians spent a pleasant Saturday downtown reflecting on Quantrill's Raid and its 150 year impact. The Watkins Museum sponsored events to educate about the raid, its aftermath, victims, and survivors ahead of Wednesday's anniversary.
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Commemoration Tonight Marks Quantrill Raid Anniversary
The City of Lawrence hosts a 150th anniversary commemoration of Quantrill’s Raid tonight from 6 30 to 8 30 p m in South Park Downtown Lawrence.
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Lawrence district lays out nearly $17 million capital plan
Lawrence school officials explain the $17 million capital outlay fund budget approved for 2013 14. The amount, more than double the recent norm, covers building, maintenance, furniture and equipment purchases. District notes $9.1 million unencumbered cash and uses full 8 mill property tax authority.
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Still Going Strong Ross Freese Places Second in Nationals
Lawrence resident Ross Freese finished second in the 50 55 age group at the USA Triathlon Nationals and earned a qualification for the World Triathlon Event.
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