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

In June 1863, Harriet Tubman ventured into the heart of slave territory in South Carolina to carry out one of…

On September 26, we hosted Andy Connolly of the Kansas Geological Survey for a fascinating lesson on how our region…

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…

Lawrence’s Oak Hill Cemetery is undergoing a dramatic restoration! We spoke with Lucinda Linderman, Sculpture Conservator with Pacific Coast…

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

In this episode of Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History, hear KLWN host Joel Becker and Communication and Outreach…

We hosted the annual celebration of famed Kansas poet William Stafford. This drop-in event featured readings by area Kansas and…

What did settlers wear to survive the harsh winters of 1850s Kansas? In this public talk, Eric Smallwood, 19th-century men’s…

In this episode of Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History, hear KLWN host Joel Becker and Communication and…