February 1, 2022 | by Watkins North Lawrence Discover how the arrival of the railroad influenced North Lawrence and the City of Lawrence to become one unified city. Audio Time Capsule
January 28, 2022 | by Watkins 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… Lectures & Programs Video
January 18, 2022 | by Watkins Lecompton Constitution In this episode, Paul Bahnmaier, President of Lecompton Historical Society explains the national impact of the 1857 Lecompton Constitution and… Audio Time Capsule
January 4, 2022 | by Watkins Haskell Football Hear the story of legendary football player John Levi and how his last college season game helped secure funding for… Audio Time Capsule
December 7, 2021 | by Watkins Lone Star Lake In this episode, learn how the Great Depression impacted the construction of Lone Star Lake, a recreational lake and campsite… Audio Time Capsule
November 19, 2021 | by Watkins How Lawrence Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic When the devastating Flu Pandemic of 1918 came to Lawrence, how did people adapt–or did they? Join us for a… Lectures & Programs Video
November 16, 2021 | by Natalie Vondrak Elizabeth Watkins The debut episode of Time Capsule with the Watkins Museum of History features Lawrence’s most generous benefactress, Elizabeth Miller Watkins. Learn about… Time Capsule
September 24, 2021 | by Will Haynes Slavery on the Kansas-Missouri Border: Talk with Kristen Epps We speak with Dr. Kristen Epps, historian and author of Slavery on the Periphery: The Kansas-Missouri Border in the Antebellum… Lectures & Programs Video