Watkins Community Museum-History

Full of local history

First, the building itself was awesome. It was full of local history and knowledge staff. And a playhouse for kids.....

History of Lawrence

Very good museum noting the history of Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence was an abolitionist town in the pre-civil war era and was subject to many atrocities commited by pro-slavery settlers, mostly from Mi...

Interesting Information About The Area

There's a good deal of info. tucked aware in this former bank. The museum covers everything from pre-Civil War through Civil Rights topics, from African-American to Native American, from John Brown t...

A thorough history of Lawrence, Kansas

There is metered street parking in the area. The museum has free admission (there is a donation box if you are so inclined). It is 3 floors of thorough history of Lawrence, Kansas and its prominent ci...

fun

Sample the past times from history in the museum. The museum was well kept and beautiful. Could have been better if the helpers could have gave background of what was on each level