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The Topeka Genealogical Society Annual Conference, co-hosted by the Kansas Historical Society, provides information and resources on family history. Most conference activities... details>>
Our next film screening will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018, from 6:00- 8:00PM. We will screen "Home Economics", produced as part of the 8-film Epix series that illustrates... details>>
"Strength Through Numbers: The Intersection of Abolitionist Politics, Freed Blacks and a Flourishing Community at Quindaro" is a free event, open to the public. Dr. Quintard... details>>
This event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act by the U.S. Congress which led to the creation of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail.... details>>
The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site requests the honor of your company for Afternoon Tea at the Anderson House. Join us for an elegant tea served by ladies in period... details>>
7/18/2017 5:00:00 PM | Lawrence, KS
Fifty Years of Fair Housing in Lawrence
Join us on Tuesday, July 18 for a free event marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Lawrence Fair Housing Ordinance, which was signed at the Watkins Building in 1967. Program schedule: 5:00 p.m. | Proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of the passage of Ordinance No. 3749 - Introduction of honorary guests - Remarks by The Honorable Fred Six, Secretary of the 1967 Human Relations Commission - Remarks by Ms. Ursula Minor, President of the Lawrence NAACP - Reception with refreshments...details >>