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“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 […]

Public Archaeology Dig at Gatewood Plantation

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

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 […]

Barnyard Fun! Letter Press Day

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

Saturday, September 18, 2021. 10am to 12pm. Join us for hands-on, family activities at the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn on the campus of the Oldham County History Center and learn all about the letter press. Admission is free and open to the public.

Public Archaeology Dig at Gatewood Plantation

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

Saturday, October 10th 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 […]

Breakfast with the Grinch

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

Join us for a walk through the Oldham County History Center campus where families will meet the Grinch and the Whos from Whoville, Elsa and Anna, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Treats, crafts, and fun photo opportunities will be stationed throughout the campus. Admission for families will be a new, unwrapped toy or $3 per […]