The Douglas County Historical Society is responsible for the operation, preservation and
development of collections in the Watkins Community Museum of History.
The Douglas County Historical Society is a private non-profit organization with a mission
to collect and preserve historical materials of Douglas County, Kansas,
to interpret local history, and to encourage research.

Quilts of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s

To honor the Douglas County Historical Society’s 75th Anniversary, the Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St, will be hosting quilt shows throughout 2008. The second exhibit in this series highlights quilts of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The exhibit runs from April 22 through June 7, 2008.

Many of the quilts are from the Museum’s collection. One such quilt won first place in the Kansas State Fair. This hand quilted and hand pieced quilt features blocks of Douglas County landmarks that celebrate Douglas County’s Bicentennial.

Quilts from the John B. and Marian Rose Collection are also on display.

Other quilts on loan for the exhibit are from Historical Society members and members of the Kaw Valley Quilt Guild. Ferrol Lattin has loaned several quilts. Other exhibit contributions include a Sailboat variation baby quilt loaned by Deborah Pye.

Future quilt shows will be Quilts of the 1980s, 1990s, and Present, Sept. 2 through Oct. 18, 2008.

Watkins Community Museum of History Short and Long range plans.