Upcoming Events
Lawrence 1970s Project
8/1/23 @ 7:00 pm – 12/31/23 @ 8:30 pm
War on the Wakarusa: A Living History Event
12/9/23 @ 9:00 am – 12/10/23 @ 1:00 pm
Researching Your Ancestors from Scotland and Ireland
12/9/23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tiny Tours: Snow Days: Frightful or Fun?
12/14/23 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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News & Updates
Author Talk with Tom Clavin: “The Last Outlaws”
We hosted bestselling author Tom Clavin for a discussion of his latest book,…
Press Release: The Watkins Museum acquires painting portraying Quantrill’s raid
Lawrence – On Thursday, November 16, Douglas County Historical Society members gathered at the Watkins Museum for their annual meeting…
2023 Headstone Cleaning Report
Headstone cleaning for the 2023 season has concluded at Oak Hill Cemetery. The Oak Hill Cemetery Committee of Watkins Museum…
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