Lawrence Attractions
In 1854 anti-slavery campaigners founded this town 40 mi. west of Kansas City, only for it to be burned down by supporters of slavery, including Jesse James, in 1863. Lawrence was rebuilt and is now the seat of the University of Kansas. Its Nature Museum holds one of the few "white" survivors of the Battle of Little Bighorn, the horse "Comanche" that has been preserved.
Lawrence (pop. 80,000) is the sixth largest city in Kansas.
Lawrence (pop. 80,000) is the sixth largest city in Kansas.
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Watkins Community Museum of History
The Watkins Community Museum of History is housed in a red brick building in Lawrence. The building was built in 1888 that served as the Land and Mortgage Company and later the Watkins National Bank. Exhibits include vehicles, the restored lobby fixtures of the original bank, an 1878 children's playhouse, clothing, quilts and other needlework.
Watkins Community Museum
1047 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044-2923
United States
1047 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044-2923
United States
Phone 1 (785) 841-4109
Fax 1 (785) 841-9547
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 20:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
