Oldham County History Center
Get to know Oldham County, Kentucky
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 […]
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 […]
Public Archaeology Dig. Join Oldham County History Center staff and professional archaeologists for a public dig at the Henry Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation. This dig site is a part of the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. 11AM to 2PM. This program is free to the public, but reservations are required by calling […]
UPDATE - The Date for this event has been moved from May 14 to Saturday, May 13. Public Archaeology Dig. Join Oldham County History Center staff and professional archaeologists for a public dig at the Henry Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation. This dig site is a part of the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to […]
Archaeology Field Institute at the Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation Site This week-long program is open to ages 13 and up. 9AM to 3PM. Transportation provided to/from the site and the History Center. Reservations required by calling 502.222.0826 The Oldham County History Center’s Archaeology Field Institute is a weeklong chance for students, families, and interested individuals […]
Public Archaeology Dig. Join Oldham County History Center staff and professional archaeologists for a public dig at the Henry Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation. This dig site is a part of the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. 11AM to 2PM. This program is free to the public, but reservations are required by calling […]