Journal Release Celebration

...contributing authors and artists, they will introduce you to featured author David Hann and his new book, Bluebirds to Tikal, Stories of Fun, Fear, and Folly. The Summer 2023 edition... Read More

Trails That Connect Us

4/20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us for the family-friendly Trails that Connect Us event! Come to the Free State Brewing Bottling Facility on the Burroughs Creek Trail... Read More

Press Release: KRAMER Family Research Room

...the history of Douglas County, Kansas, and its residents. These materials cover themes including businesses, schools, churches, personal correspondence, and changing Lawrence city governance. Read the complete press release here.... Read More

Class: Researching Your German Ancestors - Part 1

2/11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm German genealogy research is so complicated, expert researcher Alisa Branham will cover this topic in multiple classes. This introductory class will cover basics... Read More

Territorial Capital Museum Pocket History Packets

...Supplies to complete the activities include crayons, colored pencils, markers, scissors, and glue sticks. Grades: K-2nd FArming Going WEst World War I Grades: 3rd-5th Agriculture Early settlers World War I... Read More

Lawrence Poetry Fair

...at Poetrondamiller@gmail.com or send her a message via Facebook. This event will also be livestreamed on the Watkins Facebook and YouTube. Free Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St Lawrence,... Read More

Press Release: Merger with Friends of Oak Hill

The Douglas County Historical Society, which manages the Watkins Museum of History, announces a merger with Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery. Lawrence— The Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) and Friends... Read More

The Dracula Daily

...internet sensation, with several hundred thousand followers, spawning memes galore. Come to the Lawrence Public Library to hear Matt discuss the project, along with help from some of the characters... Read More

Watkins Museum Digital Pocket History Packets

Each packet contains information and an activity about a topic featured at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, Kansas. Supplies to complete the activities include crayons, colored pencils, markers,... Read More

Researching Your Ancestors from Scotland and Ireland

...https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35488298 $15 – $25 Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St Lawrence, KS 66044 United States +17858414109 View Venue Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live... Read More

Supplies in Demand: Shortages in Lawrence History

...global supply chain challenges hitting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages are all the more real for us today. As we navigate present circumstances, the ways our community... Read More

Researching Your Ancestors from Scotland and Ireland

...first class in our 2023-24 genealogy series. First offered in 2019, this topic is very popular! The presentation will include a large handout listing many online and video resources so... Read More