The Battle of Black Jack
In this episode, Joel and Natalie are joined by President of Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park Kerry Altenbernd. Kerry…
Time Capsule
Travel back in time with KLWN’s radio host Joel Becker and the Watkins Museum’s Natalie Vondrak on Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History. Each segment explores the history of Lawrence or Douglas County and shares the stories of the people and events that have helped shape our community.
The segment airs the first Tuesday of the month during the show Radio for Grownups around 10:10 AM on FM 101.7 or AM 1320 KLWN.
Bismarck Grove
Did you know North Lawrence was once home to one of the most beautiful nature parks and fair grounds in…
A Racehorse Named Ethan Allen
Travel outside of Douglas County to hear about Ethan Allen, a legendary racehorse, and descendant of the original Justin Morgan…
The Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant
In 1942, the U.S. War Department constructed a rocket propellant factory between Eudora and De Soto, Kansas to provide ammunition…
The Lawrence Windmill
Learn about Lawrence’s most prominent landmark at the turn of the 20th century, a 64 feet tall Dutch Windmill. Built…
Lucy Sullivan, Baldwin City’s First Woman Mayor
In this episode, the Watkins Museum’s Director of Development Sarah Bell joins Joel and Natalie to discuss Lucy Sullivan, Baldwin’s…
“Aunt” Jane Williams, the Queen of the East Bottoms
This episode closes out Women’s History Month with the infamous “Aunt” Jane Williams who was the richest Black woman in…
The Rise and Fall of Mary McCullough
This episode shares the story of Lawrence inventor and entrepreneur Mary McCullough. As a woman with power and influence in…
Grover Barn
In this episode, Kerry Altenbernd, Chair of Guardians of Grover Barn shares the story of Grover Barn, one of the…
North Lawrence
Discover how the arrival of the railroad influenced North Lawrence and the City of Lawrence to become one unified city.
Lecompton Constitution
In this episode, Paul Bahnmaier, President of Lecompton Historical Society explains the national impact of the 1857 Lecompton Constitution and…
Haskell Football
Hear the story of legendary football player John Levi and how his last college season game helped secure funding for…