A Day of Henry Clay

A Day of Henry Clay Dedication of Clay Portrait by Joseph Bush, featuring Chautauqua Performances by Henry Clay and Charlotte Duprey Saturday, April 16, 2022 The Oldham County History Center will celebrate its new acquisition of an oil portrait of Kentucky Statesman, Henry Clay by well-known Antebellum portrait artist, Joseph Bush.  The painting was donated […]

Public Archaeology Day at Gatewood Plantation

Join us Saturday, April 23 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 is […]

Barnyard Fun – Antique Iron

Join us Saturday May 14 from 10am to noon for Barnyard Fun of the season. Special guests will be the Antique Iron Club with their tractors, classic cars, and antique machinery. This event is free and open to the public.

Public Archaeology Day at Gatewood Plantation

Join us Sunday, May 15 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 is […]

Barnyard Fun – Hearth Cooking

Join us at the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn Saturday, May 21 from 10am to noon to learn about the arts of hearth cooking and pickling vegetables. This program is free and open to the public.

Barnyard Fun – Memorial Day Poppies

Join us Saturday, May 28 to commemorate Memorial Day from 10am to noon. Make a poppy to remember those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice. This program is free and open to the public.