Archaeology Field School at the Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation

This year's week-long Archaeology Field School at the Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation will be July 11-15, 2022. Since 2007 the Oldham County History Center has conducted archaeology research on this site which is now recognized by the National Park Service as a site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The site honors Henry Bibb […]

Oldham County Champion of History Gala

Save the Date! 2022 Oldham County Champion of History Gala July 19, 2022, Mark you calendars for our annual gala. More information coming Spring 2022.

Barnyard Fun: Marquis de Lafayette Day!

  Saturday, July 23, 2022 10am to Noon Dahlgren Pioneer Barn Oldham County History Center Join us for this free program celebrating the Marquis de Lafayette, whose home LaGrange is named for, and enjoy all things French Culture!

Barnyard Fun – In the Garden with Jan

Join us Saturday, July 30 as we go In the Garden with Jan for another fun Barnyard Fun activity. We'll see what's growing and what is ready to harvest, and learn about starting to save seeds for next year. You may even be able to take some of the harvest home! This program is from […]

Sleeping with the Ancestors: An Evening with Joe McGill

Roots 101 African American Museum 124 N. First Street, Louisville, KY, United States

August 5: Friday Evening, 6:30PM Presentation by Joe McGill on upcoming book “Sleeping with the Ancestors” (Hatchett Press, release date Fall 2022). Includes appetizers, cash bar $10 per person.  Audience:  Adult.  Held at the Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N. First Street, Louisville, KY.  Pay at the door, no pre-registration.

$10

Freedom Seekers: Storytelling with Joe McGill and Dontavius Williams

Oldham Co History Center Campus 106 N. Second Avenue, La Grange, KY, United States

August 6: Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: “Freedom Seekers: Storytelling with Joe McGill and Dontavius Williams" from the Slave Dwelling Project with additional hands-on activities. Includes tours of the Mount Parlor Room and Root Cellar. Children receive a National Park Service Underground Railroad activity book and Junior Ranger Badge. Free, open to the public, […]