Watkins Museum Of History

The Watkins National Bank, which first opened its doors in 1888, later became the Watkins Museum of History. After restorations, it was donated to the city in 1970 and reopened as a museum. The museum, which has a long history, aims to preserve Lawrence's heritage and educate the next generation about the battle the city experienced before becoming a state.

The Sacramento Cannon, Eldridge Chair, and Naismith's Desk are notable items. The Watkins Museum of History assists families in locating and getting the specifics of their family trees as part of an ongoing genealogical project. Lawrence was crucial to the events of Bleeding Kansas, which led to the Wakarusa War and Lawrence's sacking.

Despite being pillaged and destroyed repeatedly throughout its history, the anti-slavery residents' tenacity allowed them to eventually reconstruct the city and overthrow the Confederate troops. Visitors find Lawrence to be a fascinating town because of its turbulent past and the variety of ways they may learn about and experience it. Today, it is regarded as a sleepy college town situated between Topeka and Overland Park that is proud to be a Jayhawk.

Google rating: 4.7/5.0
Location: 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, US
Phone: +1 785-841-4109
Website: https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/