Online Talk with Shae Smith Cox: The Fabric of Civil War Society

...The Fabric of Civil War Society, Shae Smith Cox examines the material culture of America’s bloodiest conflict, offering a deeper understanding of the war and its commemoration. Join us on... Read More

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Is the Museum accessible for visitors with disabilities? Yes, the Watkins Museum’s public spaces are fully accessible for our visitors. A wheelchair accessible entrance is located on 11th Street. A... Read More

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...News & Updates August 30, 2024 | by Will Haynes Oak Hill Committee Photographed by Lawrence Parks & Rec On August 22, the Lawrence Department of Parks, Recreation, Arts and... Read More

DNA for Genealogy Research

...class, genealogy expert Alisa Branham will cover the various companies with a primary focus on AncestryDNA, and we will illustrate how to work with the “matches” to your family tree.... Read More

The Lawrence Windmill

...Joel 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... Read More

Swimming Pool Historical Marker Dedication

...City of Lawrence to build a pool where all its residents could swim in comfort and safety. These efforts were rewarded when the new Lawrence Aquatic Center opened to all... Read More

Student Art Competition

4/22/24 @ 8:00 am – 5/22/24 @ 5:00 pm Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live... Read More

Showcasing a Collection: How to Effectively Display an Artifact

...artifacts from various community organizations and partners, the newly acquired tuxedo Oscar-winner Kevin Willmott wore to the Academy Awards ceremony, a pitcher from Lawrence’s first Mexican restaurant, The El Tampico... Read More

Affiliate Programs

Embattled Lawrence In 2001, Dennis Domer and Barbara Watkins published Embattled Lawrence: Conflict & Community, featuring a collection of articles from historians, civic leaders, and community stakeholders. The series’ second... Read More

Pocket History Packets Summer Program

...activities, but families will need to have crayons, colored pencils, markers, scissors, and glue sticks. Each time a student completes a packet, their name will be put into a raffle... Read More

Lawrence Print Contest!

...1854-55. The framed and matted print measures 41.5 x 29″. Tickets are $10 or 3 for $20. Enter as many times as you’d like. All ticket proceeds will go toward... Read More

Haunting Humanities

10/25 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Haunting Humanities–the one-of-a-kind series of presentations, activities, games, and performances during the spooky season–returns to Abe & Jake’s! For Haunting Humanities 2023, the... Read More