Oak Hill Cemetery selected for 48StateTour
Oak Hill Cemetery has been selected as this year’s Kansas stop on Atlas Preservation’s 48StateTour, a nationwide gravestone preservation workshop…
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2023 Annual Report
The year was one of tremendous growth for the Watkins in fundraising, partnerships, and impact on our community. Read…
Graphic Novel: The Rescue of John Doy
Watkins Education Coordinator Cherrie Preut and artist Maya Amen have collaborated on an exciting and educational graphic novel for kids!…
News Article: How a movie shot 40 years ago in Kansas changed the trajectory of the nuclear arms race
On December 4, 2023, KCUR journalist Julie Denesha released a story about the 40th anniversary of the film The Day…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
2022 Annual Report
The Douglas County Historical Society and the Watkins Museum of History are pleased to present the 2021 Annual Report. View…