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Archaeology Field School at the Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation

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

This year's week-long Archaeology Field School at the Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation will be June 21-24, 2021. 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 […]

Barnyard Fun!

Saturday, July 17, 2021. 10am to 12pm. Join us on Oldham County Day for a hearth cooking demonstration at the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn on the campus of the Oldham County History Center. Using fresh, seasonal items from the History Center garden, discover how home cooks in the 1800s created meals in their hearth ovens. Guests […]

2021 Oldham County Champion of History Gala at Ashbourne Farms Honoring Bob Jones

Ashbourne Farms

Mark you calendars for our annual Oldham County Champion of History Gala, this year honoring Bob Jones. Jones has been a strong supporter of the Oldham County History Center, as well as Oldham County schools, and served as local state representative for 13 years. Ashbourne Farms will host the event at its newly renovated historic […]

“Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” Exhibition Opens

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

Voice and Votes: Democracy in America - A Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition in partnership with the Kentucky Humanities Council July 31 - September 11, 2021 Based on a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, this Museum on Main Street adaptation will have many of the same dynamic features: […]

Barnyard Fun!

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

Saturday, August 21, 2021. 10am to 12pm. Join the Oldham County History Center as we explore the Smithsonian traveling exhibition, "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America." Special activities will include storytime with special guest readers from the Oldham County Public Library, campaign button making, and campaign sign making with the Be Kind Sisters. Admission to […]

Barnyard Fun! In the Garden with Jan

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

Join us on Saturday, September 4 from 10am to Noon and explore the Colonial Garden with Jan. She'll be working on transplanting herbs and thinning strawberry plants and guests can take starts home. Learn about planting fall/winter crops, and how to close a garden down for the season. This event is free and open to […]