Enslavement in Kentucky: History Talk and Dinner

Enslavement in Kentucky: Historic Perspectives and Research on Kentucky’s Slave Trade with Caroline Miller and Regina Lang History Talk and Dinner Location: Harrods Creek Farm Slave Cemetery June 15, 2022, 5:30 p.m.   Caroline Miller and Regina Lang have a shared history in the place where they live. As a native to Mason County, Regina’s […]

Barnyard Fun – Abe Lincoln Day

Join us Saturday, June 18 from 10am to noon for Barnyard Fun - Abe Lincoln Day. Learn all about the 16th President of the United States and his ties to Kentucky. This program is free and open to the public.

Barnyard Fun – All About Bees

Join us Saturday, June 25 for Barnyard Fun - All About Bees. The Oldham County Beekeepers Association will be here to discuss bees, honey, and the importance of pollinators. This program is from 10am to noon and is free and open to the public.

Barnyard Fun: Chicken Day!

  Join us at the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn to meet Peck the Chicken, learn about chickens and eggs, and hear the story that Peck inspired! Saturday, July 2. 10am to Noon. Free and Open to the Public

Tea and Talk: A Tea Party and 1820s Fashion Show

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

  Saturday, July 9 at 11am - 2pm $15 per person. Includes tea and refreshments. Special guest Amy Leibert will discuss women's fashion and what it took to dress 200 years ago. Reservations Required. 502.222.0826

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 […]