The Sacred Red Rock, also known as Iⁿzhúje'waxóbe, was returned to the Kaw Nation in June 2024 after being separated from the tribe for nearly a century. The 28-ton quartzite boulder, originally from the confluence of the Kansas River and Shunganunga Creek, Kansas, was relocated to Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park, on Kaw Nation land. This return marks a significant event in the tribe's history and a step towards healing and  reconciliation with the city of Lawrence, where it had been displayed in Robinson Park next to City Hall since 1929. "Return of the Sacred Red Rock," a feature-length documentary, chronicles the events leading up to the  rematriation" of the stone to the Kaw Nation. The film is directed by Jeremy Charles (Cherokee).

Following the screening, members of the project leadership team will answer questions.

 

Tall Grass Express

Preserving family photographs isn’t just about saving images—it’s about safeguarding stories for generations. In this hands-on workshop, experts from the Riley County Historical Museum and the Chapman Center for Rural Studies will guide participants through best practices for archiving, handling, and scanning historic photos.

Attendees may bring up to five standard-sized photographs to digitize during the session, gaining practical experience with tools and techniques they can use at home.

Presenters will also introduce the Riley County Historical Museum’s new Digital Collections, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how local history is being preserved and made accessible online.

Featuring:

• Mary Kohn, Director, Chapman Center for Rural Studies, K-State

• Melanie Highsmith, Curator of Education and Design, Riley County Historical Museum

• Dawn Munger, Curator of Collections, Riley County Historical Museum