Oak Hill Cemetery Potter's Field Community Remembrance Project

...explores the history of Lawrence or Douglas County and shares the stories of the people and events that have helped shape our community. The show airs the first Tuesday of... Read More

Community Groups

Scouts Local Museums are valuable resources for the community. One way the Watkins Museum can aid youth is by existing as a hub for multiple activities, including scouting badge completions.... Read More

Oak Hill Committee Photographed by Lawrence Parks & Rec

...“Established in 1863 to honor the victims of Quantrill’s Raid, Oak Hill continues to serve as a final resting place for many in the Lawrence community.” Photographs by Addie Driscoll.... Read More

Public Programs

...for Black civil rights. Women’s History Explore a variety of videos about women’s experiences in the histories of Lawrence and beyond. Encounter on the Underground Railroad In 2021, we partnered... Read More

Poster Sale

...posters unrelated to Douglas County history. All proceeds from sales of these items will go toward the Watkins Acquisitions and Conservation Fund. The fund will be used to purchase materials... Read More

School Board & City Commission Candidates Forums

...with School Board and City Commission candidates. Schedule 1:15-2:30 School Board Forum 2:30-3:00 Informal visit with School Board candidates 3:00-4:00 City Commission Forum 4:00-4:30 Informal visit with City Commission candidates... Read More

Grover Barn

In this episode, Kerry Altenbernd, Chair of Guardians of Grover Barn shares the story of Grover Barn, one of the most documented Underground Railroad sites in the nation. Time Capsule... Read More

Battling the Cold in 1850s Kansas

...interpreter with an impressive list of state, national, and private historic sites in his background. He has spent his career handling, examining, and reconstructing historical textile artifacts, and his expertise... Read More

Giving for Good Campaign

...Becker and the Watkins Museum’s Natalie Vondrak explores the history of Lawrence or Douglas County and shares the stories of the people and events that have helped shape our community.... Read More

Lawrence 1970s Project

...the 1970s will be hosted throughout the city until 2029. These celebrations pay tribute to these important anniversaries, provide context by linking history to current community issues, and encourage people... Read More

Hands-On History: Community Identity

...individual classes. Register by contacting Education Coordinator Shannon Hodges at shodges@watkinsmuseum.org or 785-841-4109.  Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St Lawrence, KS 66044 United States +17858414109 View Venue Website Add... Read More

Eudora Community Museum Pocket History Packets

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