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Lawrence 1970s Project
Since 2020, the Watkins Museum has hosted a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1970s. Events related to the 1970s will be hosted throughout the city until […]
Free
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Ongoing
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!
A great activity for kids up to age 10. Every Saturday at the Watkins is Scavenger Hunt Saturday: Drop by the museum to search for objects around the building and […]
Free
Lawrence Print Contest!
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, LawrenceYour chance to own a beautiful piece of Lawrence history! This reproduction print is an early depiction of Lawrence, Kansas, in 1854-55. The framed and matted print measures 41.5 x […]
$10 – $20
Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tours
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, LawrenceStep back in time to the thrilling, terrifying days of the Civil War. Local historian John Jewell will lead you on a downtown walking tour of sites and stories from […]
$20 – $30
Civil War on the Border
Now in its 29th year, Civil War on the Border is Lawrence’s largest annual history event. This year’s theme is the Civil War in art. We’ll have special exhibits, talks […]
Bleeding Kansas Bus Tours
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, LawrenceThe Watkins Museum offers an exciting way to experience the history of early Kansas! In this unique tour, you'll explore sites in Lawrence that witnessed the stirring events of Bleeding […]
$30 – $35
Danger & Glory: The Life of a Civil War Soldier
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, LawrenceOver three million Americans served in the Civil War, including twenty thousand Kansans. Join us in-person and online as historian Will Haynes tells stories of the adventures and harsh realities […]
Free