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From publicly posted calendar Checked Jul 24, 2026
Lawrence 1970s Project
@ Since 2020, the Watkins Museum has hosted a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1970s. Events related to the 1970s will be hosted…
America at 250
@ America at 250 is a yearlong commemoration of the Declaration of Independence and its legacy. This series will observe America’s 250th birthday with events…
Find the Bison at the Watkins!
@ SemiQuinn the Bison—the official mascot of the Kansas 250 Commission—loves the Watkins Museum! Visit us on Saturdays to find SemiQuinn somewhere in the…
American Revolution AND Civil War on the Border
@ For over 30 years, the Civil War on the Border series has marked the anniversary of Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence with bus and walking tours, historical…
Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tours
@ Step back in time to the thrilling, terrifying days of the Civil War. A Watkins Museum historian will lead you on a downtown walking tour of sites and…
The Revolution’s Last Men: Online Talk with Don N. Hagist
@ During the Civil War that threatened to tear the United States apart came the realization that only a handful of veterans of the American Revolution still…
Screening of Glory at Liberty Hall
@ The Watkins is partnering with Liberty Hall to bring you an unforgettable cinematic experience. Winner of three Academy Awards, Glory tells the true story of…
Quantrill’s Raid Memorial Service and Presentation: Revolutionary People of Oak Hill Cemetery
@ Join us for the annual memorial service for the victims of Quantrill’s Raid, followed by a historical talk: “Revolutionary People of Oak Hill Cemetery.”…
Weapons of the Civil War: Featuring Artifacts from the Watkins Collection
@ Join us for an in-depth discussion of the weaponry of America’s deadliest conflict, from swords to muskets to repeating rifles, and how the Civil War was…
Quantrill’s Raid Bus Tours
@ Travel back to the thrilling days of the Civil War on this popular bus tour! A Watkins Museum historian will show you sites and stories from William…
How the Civil War Was a Revolution: Online Talk with Andre M. Fleche
@ It was no coincidence that the Civil War occurred during an age of violent political upheaval in Europe and the Americas. Grounding the causes and…
Screening of “Hamilton”
@ “The greatest American musical in decades.” — Time Out The Watkins is partnering with Liberty Hall to bring you a *revolutionary* event: a screening of the…