Upcoming Events
Featured Events
Beary Happy Holiday at the Louisville Zoo 2025
Louisville,
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Dec. 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 FREE with Zoo admission or membership Join us this holiday season for a PAWsome celebration: Beary Happy Holidays. Throughout December, we’re transforming areas of your Zoo into a winter wonderland, complete with holiday-themed decorations and […]
Guided Hike: New Year Hike
Madisonville,
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Hike the 40-acre forest and kick off the first day of 2026! Meet at the Mahr Park Arboretum Welcome Center and join trail guide Maria Bailey.
Barnyard Fun!
La Grange,
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Visit the Oldham County History Center as they kick off their 2025 Barnyard Fun! season. The public is welcome to drop by the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn between 10 am – 12 pm to experience history in a hands-on way. Enjoy […]
The Pioneering Hill Sisters of Louisville: The Happy Birthday Song and So Much More
Louisville, KY 40202 United States
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If you only know the connection between the Hill sisters and the most famous song in the world, that’s only part of their incredible story. Mildred was a musician and songwriter; Patty was a pioneer in early childhood education with […]
Archaeology Field School
La Grange,
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Archaeology Field Institute at the Duncan Site near La Grange July 7 - 11. Learn about Oldham County history and what an archaeologist does in this week-long program. Open to ages 13 and up.
Waveland Tea Tuesday
Lexington, KY United States
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Waveland State Historic Site invites guests to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in the mansion every Tuesday at 2 pm. Waveland serves 3 courses: 2 different Elmwood Inn teas and 4 savories, 2 scones and lemon curd, and 4 desserts. […]
Hidden History Walks
La Grange,
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Enjoy a Hidden History Walking Tour led by Dr. Nancy Theiss Executive Director of the Oldham County History Center. Tour is based on her book, Hidden History of La Grange Kentucky. Tour starts at the Peyton Samuel Head Family Museum […]
Barnyard Fun!
La Grange,
Description
Visit the Oldham County History Center as they kick off their 2025 Barnyard Fun! season. The public is welcome to drop by the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn between 10 am – 12 pm to experience history in a hands-on way. Enjoy […]
Historic Brown-Lanier House Guided Tours
Monticello, KY 42633 United States
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Historic Brown-Lanier House Guided Tours – Mill Springs Mill Park, 9155 Hwy 1275 N, Monticello, KY, 10am-2pm. Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument welcomes visitors to tour the Historic Brown-Lanier House. Beginning on Saturday, June 14, 2025, park rangers will be […]
America250 – The Seven Fire Prophecies
La Grange,
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Join the Oldham County History Center for the America250 Native American History Events. These events are part of the History Center’s Brown Paper Bag Lunch series, where visitors bring their lunch and listen as a guest speaker teaches about different […]
Norton West Louisville Hospital: Community Update and Listening Session
Louisville, KY 40202 United States
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Now that Norton West Louisville Hospital has been open for eight months, it’s time for a Community Update and Listening Session with your input. We partnered with Norton Healthcare for a community conversation before the hospital opened—and this is our […]
Into the Bluegrass, An Evening with Mel Hankla
Shelbyville, 40065 United States
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Mel Hankla is many things – a noted collector, researcher, lecturer, historical actor/educator, writer of Kentucky’s heritage, and a builder of the traditional Kentucky Longrifle. As the owner and CEO of American Historic Services, LLC he is a broker of […]
