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…
News & Updates
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…
Film and Community: A Conversation with Kevin Willmott
Join us for an live online interview with Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott about community, Black history, and film. Get involved…
“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…
A German Feminist and the US Civil War
This event was streamed live on Feb 23, 2022. For closed captions, view the video on our Facebook site: fb.watch/bnyfw3RrPm/…
2022 Annual Report
The Douglas County Historical Society and the Watkins Museum of History are pleased to present the 2021 Annual Report. View…
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.
Old Sacramento: The Scientific Testing of a Famous Cannon
The cannon known as Old Sacramento had a colorful and mysterious history before it came to rest as a treasured…
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…