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4th Annual Shelbyville Dogwood Artisan Showcase!
Shelbyville, KY 40065, KY United States
Description
We are so excited to announce the 4th Annual Dogwood Artisan Showcase located at The Shelby County Fairgrounds. Over 75 curated artisans from around the region. This celebration highlights the importance of the arts and education in the Shelby County […]
Spring Plant & Seed Swap
Tompkinsville, KY United States
Description
Garden enthusiasts are invited to bring their extra seeds, bulbs, cuttings, starts and other garden related items to share with other garden enthusiasts. Gardening related vendors are welcome to join the fun but must register with the park.
8th Annual Summer Shade Founder’s Day
Summer Shade,
Description
Join us for a delightful celebration of our heritage and present day here in Summer Shade. Local artisans with handmade goods, a car show with vintage to modern vehicles, live music, old-fashioned contests, parade, kids activities, delicious food, and more!
The Patriotic Clark Family: From the American Revolution to Kentucky and the Pacific Ocean
Shelbyville, 40065 United States
Description
Jim Holmberg, a former Curator for the Filson Historical Society, will be the featured speaker on April 15th for the kickoff of a special new series focusing on America’s 250th birthday in 2026. With Liberty & Justice For All! is […]
America250 – The Voice of the Ojibway: The Mishomis Book
La Grange,
Description
The America250 Native American History events are part of the History Center’s Brown Paper Bag Lunch series, where visitors bring their lunch and listen as a guest speaker teaches about different parts of the history of the United States. This […]
River History Cruise: Turtle Island Native American Culture, Past & Present
La Grange,
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Join the Oldham County History Center for this series of River History Cocktail Cruises on the Captains Quarter’s yacht Princess, where various experts will present on the Ohio River’s influence on American History. Part of our America250 series. This program […]
8th Annual Summer Shade Founder’s Day
Summer Shade,
Description
Join us for a delightful celebration of our heritage and present day here in Summer Shade. Local artisans with handmade goods, a car show with vintage to modern vehicles, live music, old-fashioned contests, parade, kids activities, delicious food, and more!
Pillars of Preservation: Supporting a Stronger Kentucky | 2025 Kentucky Historic Preservation Conference
Newport,
Description
The Kentucky Heritage Council is excited to partner with the City of Newport, with cooperation from Boone County and the City of Covington to host the 2025 Historic Preservation Conference. This year's theme, “Pillars of Preservation: Supporting a Stronger Kentucky," […]
Honoring the Pack Horse Librarians with Celebrated Author Kim Michele Richardson
Louisville, KY 40202 United States
Description
Join us as we honor the history of the Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky, who during the Great Depression delivered books to America’s poorest and most isolated people. They believed in the power of books and how books can unite […]
Tea and Talk – “Bryan Station and the William Bryan Cabin”
Lexington, KY United States
Description
This is a special 250 history event. Mr. Eric McAnallen will discuss the founding of Bryan Station in 1779 by William Bryan and also new exciting information about a Bryan Cabin built in 1780. Guest enjoy a 4 course tea […]
The Story of the Blunderbuss and Charlotte Mentelle
Lexington, KY United States
Description
A Blunderbuss is a type of firearm designed to fire a spread of shot that was used in the late 18th century. Charlotte Mentelle carried a Blunderbuss from France to America in the 1790s. In 1820 Charlotte opened a girls […]
Living Archaeology Weekend 2025
Slade,
Description
LAW is an award-winning, immersive experience that uses archaeological evidence to inform demonstrations of the region's Native and Settler technologies and lifeways, including flint knapping, pottery making, spinning, weaving, hide tanning, breaking hemp, making rope, dancing, and games. Visitors learn […]
