Watkins Museum of History

The Watkins Museum of History is devoted to safeguarding and showing the historical backdrop of Douglas County, Kansas. Set up in 1933, the Douglas County Historical Society has been working the exhibition hall since 1975. It is one of the famous museum in Lawrence. Housed in the memorable 1888 Watkins Land Mortgage and National Bank Building, the historical center shows its changeless display and also brief shows.

The perpetual display recounts the narrative of Douglas County's part amid imperative occasions like the Civil War, the social liberties development, the Vietnam War, and substantially more. A portion of the brief shows incorporate.