Lawrence 1867: Through the Eyes of Famed Photographer Alexander Gardner

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Our annual memorial service for the victims of Quantrill's Raid will be followed by a new addition to our programming. Historian and photographer John Charlton and Will Haynes of the Watkins Museum will speak on the life of famous photographer Alexander Gardner, his 1867 trip to document the progress of the Kansas Pacific Railway, and Charlton's […]

Bus Tour: The Landscape of Bleeding Kansas

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

The Watkins Museum offers an exciting new way to experience the history of early Kansas! In this unique bus tour, you'll explore sites in Lawrence that witnessed the stirring events of Bleeding Kansas and find out how the natural landscape influenced this history. This tour involves dismounting from the bus and walking around three different […]

$20 – $30

Hands-On Natural History at Clinton Lake

Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum 716 N. 1190 Road, Lawrence, Kansas

Hey families and kids, join us at the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum for fun activities about the natural world of Kansas! Featuring animal pelts and skulls to touch, the Stream Trailer teaching about waterways, Prairie Divination tarot card readings by Megan Kaminski, and more! There is no set fee; please pay what you can. All proceeds will benefit the […]

Bus Tour: Women of Early Lawrence

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Women played crucial roles in the settlement of Lawrence. Learn heroic, fascinating stories of Sara Robinson, Jetta Dix, and several other important local women in this unique bus tour led by the Watkins Museum's Natalie Vondrak. Sponsored by the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department. Qualify for discount tickets by becoming a Watkins Museum member! Details here. […]

Quantrill’s Raid Graveyard Walking Tour

Oak Hill Cemetery 1605 Oak Hill Ave, Lawrence, Kansas

Join Brittany Keegan, Watkins Museum of History curator, to learn about historic Oak Hill Cemetery, early Lawrence settlers buried there, and hear stories of early Lawrence and Quantrill’s Raid. To register, visit Lawrence Parks and Recreation's website by clicking here and enter 321710 in Activity Number. Saturday, August 20,  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm CDT Tickets = […]

$25

Morning Walking Tour: Quantrill’s Raid

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Step back in time to the thrilling, terrifying days of the Civil War. Local historian John Jewell will lead you on a downtown walking tour of sites and stories from William Quantrill's devastating raid on Lawrence in 1863, a defining event in the city's history. Tour goers get a free information packet full of maps, […]

$15 – $25

Morning Bus Tour: Quantrill’s Raid

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Travel back to the thrilling days of the Civil War on this popular bus tour! A Watkins Museum historian will show you sites and stories from William Quantrill's devastating raid on Lawrence in 1863--a defining event in the city's history. Sponsored by the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department. Qualify for discount tickets by becoming a […]

$20 – $30

Afternoon Bus Tour: Quantrill’s Raid

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Travel back to the thrilling days of the Civil War on this popular bus tour! A Watkins Museum historian will show you sites and stories from William Quantrill's devastating raid on Lawrence in 1863--a defining event in the city's history. Sponsored by the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department. Qualify for discount tickets by becoming a […]

$20 – $30

Walking Tour of Black Jack Battlefield

Black Jack Battlefield 163 E. 2000 Road, Wellsville, Kansas

Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving and sharing the history of the Battle of Black Jack, Pearson Farmstead, woodland nature trails, and restored native prairie area. Tour Black Jack Battlefield and learn about the sites local and national significance during Bleeding Kansas.

Indigenous Peoples of Kansas: Talks with Eric Anderson and Melissa M. Peterson

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

For our concluding events of Civil War on the Border 2022, join us at the Watkins for talks with two scholars of American Indian issues. Dr. Eric Anderson of Haskell Indian Nations University will relate the history of the early tribes of Kansas. This will be followed by Melissa M. Peterson, Director of Tribal Relations […]

The Willow in Lawrence: A 45-Year History

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Join former board members, staff, and supporters of The Willow Domestic Violence Center for an inaugural event celebrating the month-long exhibit The Willow In Lawrence: A 45-Year History. Learn about The Willow from the folks who helped make it happen over the years. Part of the Lawrence 1970s Project. Friday, August 26, 5:30pm - 7:00 pm

Tiny Tours

Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, United States

The Watkins Museum announces a fun filled year of history, stories and activities for preschool ages 3-5! Tiny Tours will be held at the museum every second Thursday of the month starting September 8th from 10:30-11:30. Our first topic will be Clothing! Why Do We Need It? Future topics include What’s a Uniform?, Spilt Milk, […]

FREE