The Watkins Museum of History recently received two awards from the Kansas Museums Association. Our graphic novel…

On August 22, the Lawrence Department of Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture paid tribute to the Oak Hill Cemetery Committee…

Oak Hill Cemetery has been selected as this year’s Kansas stop on Atlas Preservation’s 48StateTour, a nationwide gravestone preservation workshop…

The year was one of tremendous growth for the Watkins in fundraising, partnerships, and impact on our community. Read…

Watkins Education Coordinator Cherrie Preut and artist Maya Amen have collaborated on an exciting and educational graphic novel for kids!…

On December 4, 2023, KCUR journalist Julie Denesha released a story about the 40th anniversary of the film The Day…

Lawrence – On Thursday, November 16, Douglas County Historical Society members gathered at the Watkins Museum for their annual meeting…

The Watkins Museum is excited to announce that the KRAMER Family Research Room is open for research appointments. The Watkins…

The Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) Oak Hill Cemetery Program Committee and the City of Lawrence is working with Pacific…

After eight years of planning and installation, the Watkins Museum’s third floor permanent exhibit will finally be unveiled! Drop by…

The Douglas County Historical Society, which manages the Watkins Museum of History, announces a merger with Friends of Oak Hill…

Guided by government orders and policies developed at other cultural sites, our policies provide a safe, responsible, and welcoming visitor experience. We have safety measures in…