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Friday, May 31 Final Friday Exhibit Opening: “Occasional Mayhem.” Crime doesn’t pay in Douglas County, as evidenced in this exhibit curated by students in the KU Museum Studies Program. 6-8 p.m. Free.
Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19 & 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Family Summer Games Series Drop by the Watkins every Wednesday in June and July for a different historic game. We’ll have fun in and around the museum, playing something new and exciting every week. Pre-registration is welcome but not required! 11 a.m.- noon. Free, all ages.
Thursday, June 13 Kids’ Behind the Scenes at the Watkins Tour Uncover the secrets behind the historic Watkins National Bank building, home to the Watkins Community Museum. Participants will be led beyond the red velvet rope to see the museum’s collection of artifacts documenting Douglas County’s history. Presented as part of the Lawrence Public Library’s summer reading program. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Ages 8-12. Space for this tour is limited; sign up with the Lawrence Public Library or by calling the Watkins at 785-841-4109.
Sunday, June 16, Sunday, July 14 and Sunday, August 11 Summer Ragtime Party An afternoon of classic ragtime with Ed Judd, Al Brune and friends! Sit back and listen or bring your own instrument to join in the fun. 2-4 p.m. Free. All ages.
Friday, June 28 Final Friday 6-8 p.m. Free.
Tuesday, July 2 Kids’ Behind The Scenes at the Watkins Tour Uncover the secrets behind the historic Watkins National Bank building, home to the Watkins Community Museum. Participants will be led beyond the red velvet rope to see the museum’s collection of artifacts documenting Douglas County’s history. Presented as part of the Lawrence Public Library’s summer reading program. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Free. Ages 8-12. Space for this tour is limited; sign up with the Lawrence Public Library or by calling the Watkins at 785-841-4109.
Thursday, July 11 Who Lived in My House? Live in an old house and want to learn about its history? This program will guide you through the Watkins Museum’s resources for researching historic or (just plain old) homes or other buildings in Douglas County. Stay after the program to kick-start your project. Presented as part of the Lawrence Public Library’s summer reading program. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Adults and teens ages 12 and up. Limited space available; sign up with the Lawrence Public Library or by calling the Watkins at 785-841-4109.
Tuesday, July 23 Who Lived in My House? Live in an old house and want to learn about its history? This program will guide you through the Watkins Museum’s resources for researching historic or (just plain old) homes or other buildings in Douglas County. Stay after the program to kick-start your project. Presented as part of the Lawrence Public Library’s summer reading program. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Free. Adults and teens ages 12 and up. Limited space available; sign up with the Lawrence Public Library or by calling the Watkins at 785-841-4109.
Friday, July 26 Final Friday 6-8 p.m. Free.
August 12–17 Civil War on the Western Frontier 150th Anniversary of Quantrill’s raid on Lawrence
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Friday, August 30 Final Friday Exhibit Opening: “Modern Views of Quantrill’s Raid” Local artists share their thoughts about the raid that changed Lawrence forever, and its impact on the town’s character. Presented in collaboration with the Lawrence Percolator. 6-8 p.m. Free. Exhibits at the Watkins Museum at the Lawrence Percolator, located in the alley behind 913 Rhode Island.
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