Museum Closure for Kentucky Oaks and Derby
The Oldham County History Center will be closed on May 5 and May 6 for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. We will reopen on Wednesday, May 10 for regular museum hours.
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Annual Events
Juneteenth Celebration 2023
Oldham Co History Center Campus 106 N. Second Avenue, La Grange, KY, United StatesTHIS JUNE 17TH Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, and has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s. The Oldham County History Center held its first Juneteenth Celebration in 2004. The Juneteenth Committee of the Oldham County History Center presents an […]
Independence Day Observed Closure
The Oldham County History Center will be closed Saturday, July 1 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Archaeology Field Institute
Archaeology Field Institute at the Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation Site This week-long program is open to ages 13 and up. 9AM to 3PM. Transportation provided to/from the site and the History Center. Reservations required by calling 502.222.0826 The Oldham County History Center’s Archaeology Field Institute is a weeklong chance for students, families, and interested individuals […]
Oldham County Day Parade
The Oldham County Day Parade is held annually as a part of the the Oldham County Day celebration. The Oldham County History Center sponsors a float in the parade with the Antique Iron Club. Honorees from the Living Treasures oral history program ride on the float in the parade. The History Center will be closed […]
Labor Day and Annual Inventory Closure
The Oldham County History Center is closed Saturday, September 9 through Saturday, September 9 in observance of Labor Day and for our annual inventory. We will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday, September 13.