Oldham County History Center
Get to know Oldham County, Kentucky
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us September 11 as we say goodbye to the Smithsonian exhibit "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America". Historic re-enactor Amy Liebert will be cooking a meal inspired by the exhibit in the Dalhgren Pioneer Barn's hearth kitchen. Activities are from 10am to 12pm. Barnyard Fun programming is free to the public.
Sunday, September 12th 11am - 2pm. Must call for reservations. The 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 who escaped enslavement by William Gatewood and described by Bibb […]
