In June 2022, the Douglas County Historical Society, which manages the Watkins Museum of History, merged with Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery. Working in partnership with the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, the newly formed DCHS Oak Hill Program Committee will provide preservation advice, continue long-standing programs like cemetery tours and cleanup days, and develop new ways to help the public experience and appreciate this historic place. The seven month plan and merger was led by led by Sarah Bishop of Coneflower Consulting.
Your donations will go toward future programs and preservation efforts.