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Lawrence 1970s Project
Since 2020, the Watkins Museum has hosted a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1970s. Events related to the 1970s will be hosted throughout the city until […]
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Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!
A great activity for kids up to age 10. Every Saturday at the Watkins is Scavenger Hunt Saturday: Drop by the museum to search for objects around the building and […]
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The Watkins at 50! A Museum Birthday Party
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesThe Watkins is turning 50, and we need your help to celebrate! Join us for a range of anniversary events for kids and grownups: 1:00 – Third floor: Storytime at […]
Free
Transplanting Heritage: Judaica from the Klein Collection
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesThe Watkins Museum and the Temple, Congregation B’Nai Jehudah invite you to a showing of the exhibit Transplanting Heritage: Judaica from the Klein Collection. This special evening opening of the […]
Free
Watkins Tiny Tours: Storytelling Secrets
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesTiny Tours is a popular, free museum series for kids age 3-5 and their grownups. Activities offer a play-based approach to learning and include stories, crafting, and more! Register your […]
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Homeschool History: Storytelling Secrets (Secret Messages & Codes)
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesBring your kids age 5-10 for a class based on local history! Topics will be explored using hands-on activities, art projects, and will be multisubject when appropriate. Parents may attend […]
Steve Jansen Remembers: Stories of the Watkins Museum’s Early Days
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesDid you know that the 1970s fundraising drive to build the Watkins Museum was called the most "enthusiastic" campaign ever seen? Or that the Watkins used to house the Kansas […]
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Bleeding Kansas Bus Tour: 10 AM-12 PM
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesThe Watkins Museum offers an exciting way to experience the history of early Kansas! In this unique tour, you'll explore sites in Lawrence that witnessed the stirring events of Bleeding […]
$30 – $35
Bleeding Kansas Bus Tour: 2 PM-4 PM
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesThe Watkins Museum offers an exciting way to experience the history of early Kansas! In this unique tour, you'll explore sites in Lawrence that witnessed the stirring events of Bleeding […]
$30 – $35
Walking Tour: Trees and History of Oak Hill Cemetery
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesJoin us for a walking tour of Oak Hill Cemetery. We'll focus on the history of the cemetery and the trees present there. Also featured will be some discussion of […]
$15 – $20
Lawrence 1970s Walking Tour: June 7
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesYes, we were known as Baghdad on the Kaw! Join Dr. Bob Dinsdale, local Lawrence history aficionado and tour leader, for a six-block walk through downtown Lawrence to learn about […]
$15 – $25
Lawrence 1970s Walking Tour: June 14
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesYes, we were known as Baghdad on the Kaw! Join Dr. Bob Dinsdale, local Lawrence history aficionado and tour leader, for a six-block walk through downtown Lawrence to learn about […]
$15 – $25