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!…
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Children & Family Programming
In this episode of Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History, hear KLWN host Joel Becker and Communication and Outreach…
Celebration of William Stafford: Living a Poetic Life
We hosted the annual celebration of famed Kansas poet William Stafford. This drop-in event featured readings by area Kansas and…
Bundle Up! Dressing for Winter in Territorial Kansas
What did settlers wear to survive the harsh winters of 1850s Kansas? In this public talk, Eric Smallwood, 19th-century men’s…
Battling the Cold in 1850s Kansas
In this episode of Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History, hear KLWN host Joel Becker and Communication and…
The Day After
In this episode, Natalie discusses the museum’s latest event, a special screening of the documentary Television Event followed by a…
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…
Author Talk with Tom Clavin: “The Last Outlaws”
We hosted bestselling author Tom Clavin for a discussion of his latest book,…
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…
Sister Cities Lawrence
In this episode, Natalie shares details about the museum’s latest exhibit on the non-profit organization Sister Cities Lawrence and its…
2023 Headstone Cleaning Report
Headstone cleaning for the 2023 season has concluded at Oak Hill Cemetery. The Oak Hill Cemetery Committee of Watkins Museum…
The Forgotten Senator: Preston B. Plumb
Senator Preston B. Plumb is little known today, but in his lifetime he smuggled guns for the Free State movement,…