Battling the Cold in 1850s Kansas
In this episode of Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History, hear KLWN host Joel Becker and Communication and…
News & Updates
The Day After
In this episode, Natalie discusses the museum’s latest event, a special screening of the documentary Television Event followed by a…
News Article: How a movie shot 40 years ago in Kansas changed the trajectory of the nuclear arms race
On December 4, 2023, KCUR journalist Julie Denesha released a story about the 40th anniversary of the film The Day…
Author Talk with Tom Clavin: “The Last Outlaws”
We hosted bestselling author Tom Clavin for a discussion of his latest book,…
Press Release: The Watkins Museum acquires painting portraying Quantrill’s raid
Lawrence – On Thursday, November 16, Douglas County Historical Society members gathered at the Watkins Museum for their annual meeting…
Sister Cities Lawrence
In this episode, Natalie shares details about the museum’s latest exhibit on the non-profit organization Sister Cities Lawrence and its…
2023 Headstone Cleaning Report
Headstone cleaning for the 2023 season has concluded at Oak Hill Cemetery. The Oak Hill Cemetery Committee of Watkins Museum…
The Forgotten Senator: Preston B. Plumb
Senator Preston B. Plumb is little known today, but in his lifetime he smuggled guns for the Free State movement,…
Stained-Glass Windows Restoration Project
In this episode, Natalie discusses the museum’s upcoming fundraiser at Juniper Hill Farm. All funds raised from the event will…
Founders of Oak Hill Cemetery Tour
On a beautiful breezy evening, historian and Oak Hill Cemetery Committee member, Leslie Beesley, led a Founders of Oak Hill…
Lawrence Local: Maggie Herrington
Learn how about upcoming children’s classes happening this fall at the Watkins Museum! From September to May, the museum’s education…
Food & Agriculture during the Civil War
How did food production and scarcities change the course of history during the American Civil War? We spoke with…