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Arts & Events October 18, 2022 - 5:26 pm

Watkins Museum of History: ‘The Dracula Daily’ offers a new way to bite into classic horror

by Will Haynes, Watkins Museum of History

Over the past two years, Lawrence resident Matt Kirkland has created a monster. Now the public is invited to experience his creative process in person.

Education October 12, 2022 - 3:35 pm

Watkins Museum of History: Genealogy Group classes to return (Sponsored post)

by Will Haynes, Watkins Museum of History

For six years, the Watkins Genealogy Group has not only instructed the public on how to do family history research — the group has made history of its own. 

Arts & Events September 6, 2022 - 3:52 pm

Watkins Museum of History to debut third floor after 8 years of planning

by Maya Hodison

Following years in the making, the Watkins Museum of History this weekend will open its […]

Lawrence news August 20, 2022 - 2:20 pm

Willow Domestic Violence Center turning 45; Watkins Museum exhibit to showcase its history

by Lawrence Times

The Willow Domestic Violence Center is turning 45 years old this year, and it’s partnering with the Watkins Museum of History for an exhibit to tell the organization’s story.

Arts & Events August 18, 2022 - 2:36 pm

Watkins Museum’s Civil War on the Border festival to include speakers, tours of historical sites

by Lawrence Times

The Watkins Museum of History on Thursday is kicking off its 27th annual Civil War on the Border festival. The four days of programming will feature 15 tours, lectures and more in Douglas County.

Lawrence news July 27, 2022 - 1:25 pm

Watkins Museum of History: Program will honor Glenn Kappelman, civic leader and activist

by Brittany Keegan and Will Haynes, Watkins Museum of History

Glenn Kappelman left his mark on Lawrence in many ways. On Friday, the Watkins Museum of History will honor Kappelman’s legacy with a special program and exhibit. 

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Education June 7, 2022 - 8:03 pm

Watkins Museum’s weekly Summer Games now include a new partnership

by Lawrence Times

The Watkins Museum of History’s annual Summer Games have returned for the whole community. But this year, there’s also an hour each week reserved just for students of the Ballard Center.

Lawrence Life May 10, 2022 - 2:20 pm

Longtime North Lawrence resident’s photo collection highlighted in Watkins Museum exhibit

by Brittany Keegan and Will Haynes, Watkins Museum of History

Many Lawrence residents don’t realize that North Lawrence has a vibrant and diverse history of its own. Images in a new Watkins Museum exhibit embody that history.

Lawrence news May 6, 2022 - 11:19 am

Watkins Museum’s renovation getting even bigger with new grant

by Lawrence Times

The Watkins Museum of History’s public research room is currently under renovation, but the plans are expanding even more with an additional $100,000 grant.

Arts & Events March 14, 2022 - 8:58 pm

‘It gives meaning to your life,’ filmmaker Kevin Willmott says of the work during virtual talk

by Mackenzie Clark

When Kevin Willmott was in fifth grade, a comic book gave him his first lesson in Black history. Seeing those lessons entwined with entertainment that way helped the Oscar winner make the connection of sharing history with others through storytelling.

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