November 17, 2023 | by Natalie Vondrak 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… News
January 12, 2023 | by Natalie Vondrak Press Release: KRAMER Family Research Room The Watkins Museum is excited to announce that the KRAMER Family Research Room is open for research appointments. The Watkins… News
September 29, 2022 | by Natalie Vondrak Press Release: Oak Hill Cemetery Conservation Plan The Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) Oak Hill Cemetery Program Committee and the City of Lawrence is working with Pacific… News
September 2, 2022 | by Natalie Vondrak 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… News
August 4, 2022 | by Natalie Vondrak 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… News
March 22, 2022 | by Watkins 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… News
February 22, 2022 | by Watkins 2022 Annual Report The Douglas County Historical Society and the Watkins Museum of History are pleased to present the 2021 Annual Report. View… News