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…
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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…