Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1pm to 2:30pm
About this Event
1450 Poplar Lane, Lawrence, KS 66045
Angela Bates, Nicodemus descendent, historian, and executive director and founder of the Nicodemus Historical Society will present the history of Nicodemus and talk about efforts with KU Libraries to preserve the collection and increase accessibility via the Nicodemus Historical Society collection. This presentation will also highlight the principles of self-determination in the settlement of the high plains, along with the significance of emancipation celebrations such as Juneteenth and the Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration later in July.