Picnic at the Historic Watkins Cemetery

at Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site

7/25/2026 | Watkins Mill State Park and Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site | Lawson, Mo.

Join park staff and volunteers at the historic Watkins cemetery to celebrate the Victorian tradition of summer cemetery picnics. Bring your own picnic lunch if you'd like and participate in historic games and activities. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Admission to this event is free and open to the public. There is no need to register.

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site Contact Information:

  • Address: 26600 Park Road N., Lawson, Mo.
  • Phone number: 816-580-3387