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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 […]
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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 […]
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Hands-On History: Connecting to the Past, Part 2
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesHands-On History is a project-based educational program for middle and high school students aged 11 – 16 years. The program is cumulative and offers students the opportunity to create a […]
Watkins Tiny Tours: Snapshot Stories (Photography)
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesTiny Tours is a popular, free museum series for kids age 3-5 and their grownups. Activities offer a play-based approach to learning and include stories, crafting, and more! Register your […]
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Homeschool History: Snapshot Storytelling (Photography)
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesBring your kids age 5-10 for a class based on local history! Topics will be explored using hands-on activities, art projects, and will be multisubject when appropriate. Parents may attend […]
Homeschool History: Movie Magic
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesBring your kids age 5-10 for a class based on local history! Topics will be explored using hands-on activities, art projects, and will be multisubject when appropriate. Parents may attend […]
Homeschool History: Art is Everywhere
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesBring your kids age 5-10 for a class based on local history! Topics will be explored using hands-on activities, art projects, and will be multisubject when appropriate. Parents may attend […]
Homeschool History: Counter Storytelling (Black History Month)
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesBring your kids age 5-10 for a class based on local history! Topics will be explored using hands-on activities, art projects, and will be multisubject when appropriate. Parents may attend […]
Watkins Tiny Tours: Seeing the Story
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesTiny Tours is a popular, free museum series for kids age 3-5 and their grownups. Activities offer a play-based approach to learning and include stories, crafting, and more! Register your […]
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Homeschool History: Seeing the Story (Visual Storytelling)
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesBring your kids age 5-10 for a class based on local history! Topics will be explored using hands-on activities, art projects, and will be multisubject when appropriate. Parents may attend […]
Watkins Tiny Tours: Read All About It
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesTiny Tours is a popular, free museum series for kids age 3-5 and their grownups. Activities offer a play-based approach to learning and include stories, crafting, and more! Register your […]
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