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For the commemoration of the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Black Jack, we will be having full scale reenactments of the battle the weekend of June 6/7, 2020. We are... details>>
Celebrate the best of Jackson County's first National Historic Landmark with themed tours, family-friendly activities, story hours, food and drinks, hands-on experiences,... details>>
When settlers arrived on the frontier, they made a significant impact on the local ecosystem. Explore the environment as the Wornall family would have interacted with it –... details>>
It was a common practice for 1920s Shawnee citizens to visit family and friends on a Sunday afternoon and share a fried chicken dinner. It even made the local newspaper... details>>
Walk in the footsteps of freedom seekers! Help us commemorate the events of January 1859, when John Brown took 12 persons fleeing slavery through Lawrence. We'll meet in the Holcom Park Recreation Center and make a short walk to the historic Grover Barn--where Brown's party stayed before continuing north to freedom--then enjoy historic presentations. Dress warmly! Get tickets at https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/events/ur20/
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