A Student History of Haskell Indian Nations University
In this episode, Natalie discusses the collaborative efforts between the Watkins Museum, Haskell Indian Nations University and Humanities Kansas to…
News & Updates
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…
New Exhibit: Supplies in Demand
Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History kicks off the new year with an episode featuring the museum’s newest…
Giving for Good Campaign
In this Time Capsule episode, Communications and Outreach Manager Natalie Vondrak explains how the Watkins Museum is partnering with the…
Embattled Lawrence
Today’s episode features special guest Dennis Domer who will be discussing his book project Embattled Lawrence: The Enduring Struggle for…
The Man Who Stole Einstein’s Brain
In this show, Natalie promotes the museum’s newest exhibit Genius in a Jar: Albert Einstein’s Brain in Lawrence, which shares…
The Origin of Oak Hill Cemetery
In 1864, the mayor of Lawrence advocated for a new cemetery to be built to memorialize the victims of Quantrill’s…
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…
The February Sisters: Remembering & Moving Forward
In February 1972, they took a stand. By occupying a KU building and demanding gender equity in policies that affected…
Maple Leaf Festival
Special guest Ilene Kimsey joins Joel and Natalie in this episode to share the origin story of the Maple Leaf…
3rd Floor Grand Opening at the Watkins Museum
In this episode, Natalie shares details about the Watkins Museum’s 3rd Floor Grand Opening and what makes the 3rd floor…
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…