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The Watkins Museum of History is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the history of Douglas County, Kansas. Established in 1933, the Douglas County Historical Society has been operating the museum since 1975. Housed in the historic 1888 Watkins Land Mortgage and National Bank Building, the museum displays its permanent exhibit as well as temporary exhibits.
The permanent exhibit tells the story of Douglas County’s role during important events like the Civil War, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and much more. Some of the temporary exhibits include “The Early Settlement of Douglas County,” “Watkins: The Couple, the Building, the Legacy,” and “More than a Game: Basketball and Community Spirit.”
1047 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas, Phone: 785-841-4109
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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