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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 […]
Free
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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 […]
Free
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
Watkins Summer Games
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesWatkins Summer Games are back! Every Wednesday in June and July from 10 AM-12 PM, kids and their grownups are invited to join us for fun and free games, crafts, […]
Free
Lawrence 1970s Walking Tours
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
Underground Railroad Bus Tours
South Park 1141 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KansasPart of the Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration: a popular bus tour developed by the Watkins Museum of History. Join us as we travel to historic sites in Lawrence and learn stories of […]
Free
Electrifying History: Explore the Watkins Museum’s Electric Car
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United StatesOne of the Watkins Museum's prize artifacts, our Milburn Light Electric Brougham has delighted and fascinated visitors for 50 years. Now you'll have a chance to get an exclusive look […]
$15 – $20
Civil War on the Border
The 30th annual Civil War on the Border series will be held in Lawrence from August 21-24. This popular series will feature bus and walking tours of Quantrill's Raid sites, […]