Behind the Bricks: Watkins Building Tours

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

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Location

Watkins Museum of History | Lawrence, KS

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About this Event

Go on a walk around the beautiful interior of the Watkins Building to experience our unique architecture and history. Learn the about the rags-to-riches life of J.B. Watkins and his dream to build an impressive headquarters for his business empire. This tour is offered every Thursday in October from 4-5 PM.


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Info: In registering, you release and discharge the Douglas County Historical Society and its partners from any and all liability arising from accident, injury, and illness that you and anyone accompanying you may suffer as a result of participation in such activity. You further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Douglas County Historical Society and its partners from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by you arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with, the activity. In the event of an emergency, you authorize tour personnel to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for your immediate care and agree that you will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered.


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Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, United States

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