Upcoming Events
Featured Events
Mother’s Day Weekend Event at Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure
Carlisle,
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Mom's get in FREE ALL WEEKEND here at Wendt's Wildlife Adventure! Treat her to Tolentino's Food Truck or a hand dipped ice cream at Cookie's Cafe! Come see the new animals, treat her to a special Animal Experience, or just […]
2026 Fountain Run BBQ Festival
Fountain Run, KY,
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Come experience the charm of small-town fun in Fountain Run on May 15th–16th, 2026! Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ, live music, local vendors, exciting kids’ activities, and so much more. Bring your family and friends for two days of great food, entertainment, […]
Aflora: The Artist Talk
Louisville,
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Join us for Aflora: The Artist Talk on Sunday, March 1, at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum. In partnership with La Casita Center, the Aflora exhibition showcases vibrant, emotional, and thought-provoking artwork from Latinx artists. As the exhibition ends, join […]
Behind the Roses: A Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Selection Experience
Louisville,
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The Frazier Kentucky History Museum invites you to experience the heritage, craftsmanship, and flavor complexity of one of Kentucky’s most iconic historic brands—Four Roses Bourbon! Join us at the Frazier for an intimate evening of tastings, pairings, and exceptional Bourbon […]
Pursuit of Happiness Family Day
Louisville,
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Join us for a Family Day celebrating happiness and what happiness means to us personally, inspired by the Frazier’s America50 exhibition Pursuit of Happiness! Experience the Pursuit of Happiness exhibition firsthand, as you and your families explore and discover the […]
A Flock of Eastern Flamingos or Florida Woodpeckers
Shelbyville,
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TWO LOCATIONS: Please join us for a Meet & Greet from 5 – 6 pm at the Shelby County Historical Society Museum (627 Main St.) where you will be able to meet Steve Abolt and view the military uniforms he […]
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Leitchfield, KY,
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Grayson Springs Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold a remembrance ceremony in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 29th at the American Legion Veterans Memorial Park, 200 East Carroll Gibson Blvd., […]
Victorian Calling Card Workshop
Lexington, KY United States
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Join the Waveland staff for a cup of tea and a treat while you learn about the fascinating history of calling cards. Afterwards, make your own Victorian inspired calling card to take home.
George Rogers Clark: Service, Hardship, and Legacy in the Early American West
Shelbyville, 40065 United States
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Leading a Virginia State military force during the Revolutionary War, George Rogers Clark (1752 – 1818) secured a region West of the Appalachian Mountains from British control for the United States. Despite this early success, Clark’s later life was marred […]
An Evening with Abraham Lincoln
Gravel Switch, KY United States
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Come to the Forkland Community Center on Saturday, April 25 and spend an Evening with Abraham Lincoln as part of the series of events being held in Boyle County to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Award-winning Lincoln presenter Jacob Truax will […]
Bringing America 250 to the WILD about Shelbyville Arts & Music Festival
Shelbyville,
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The Shelby County Historical Society will be taking part in the 2026 WILD about Shelbyville Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, May 9th from 11 am – 2 pm with special demonstrations from the SAR (Sons of the American Revolution), […]
McDowell Night at the Norton Center
Danville, KY United States
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This special evening will include a chautauqua performance highlighting the significant impact of early American statesman and Revolutionary War officer Samuel McDowell, known as the “Son of Virginia, Father of Kentucky.” McDowell presided over nine of the 10 constitutional conventions […]
