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Visiting and Safety Measures
Guided by government orders and policies developed at other cultural sites, our policies provide a safe, responsible, and welcoming visitor experience. We have safety measures in…
Press Release: 3rd Floor Grand Opening
After eight years of planning and installation, the Watkins Museum’s third floor permanent exhibit will finally be unveiled! Drop by…
Retaliation during the Civil War: Talk with Lorien Foote
Americans in the 19th century believed they were civilized and that war had to be conducted with restraint and honor.
Environmental History of the Civil War: Talk with Lisa Brady
In recent decades, historians have uncovered compelling evidence that the natural world greatly influenced events during the American Civil War.
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…
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