Fort Larned Old Guard Receives Grant for Event

Date: February 21, 2006

TOPEKA - The Kansas Humanities Council awarded $1,700 to the Fort Larned Old Guard in support of the Cheyenne and Sioux Reactions to the 1867 Hancock Expedition project.

This project examines the background and aftermath of the 1867 Hancock expedition, which destroyed a Sioux and Cheyenne village at Pawnee Rock. Speakers include historian Dr. Leo Oliva, Mr. John Sipe, Jr, Northern Cheyenne Chief and Cheyenne tribal historian, and Mr. Ken Bordeaux, tribal historian from the Western Teton Sioux nation.

The event is scheduled for May 6. Bonita Oliva serves as project director. For more information, call 785/425-7312.

A non-profit cultural organization with 30 years experience, the Kansas Humanities Council conducts and supports community-based programs, serves as a financial resource through an active grantmaking program, and encourages Kansans to participate in their communities. For more information, contact info@kansashumanities.org or call 785/357-0359.

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