Upcoming Events

Kenneth Golliher – “The Wilderness Road” The Bryan family followed the Wilderness Road to Bryan Station in October 1779. The Kentucky Wilderness Road was a perilous passage carved through dense forest, steep ridges, and unforgiving terrain. Travelers faced constant danger […]

West Kentucky Antique & Vintage Market Coming to Madisonville Calling all collectors, purveyors, and antique/vintage lovers! The West Kentucky Antique & Vintage Market will be held in Madisonville at the West Kentucky Archery Complex on June 26th and 27th. Hopkins […]

Grayson Springs Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America with a reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th at 10 am. on the steps of the Judicial […]

Eric McAnallen presents “Bryan Station and the William Bryan Cabin.” Bryan Station, established in 1779 in Lexington was a frontier settlement founded by William Bryan, an early pioneer from Virginia. As one of the first fortified outposts in the region, […]

This presentation will highlight the resilience, ingenuity, and daily labor of the frontier women who helped the settlement survive against extraordinary odds. Mr. Maxson will discuss the famous capture and rescue of Jemima Boone and the Calloway girls. The presentation […]

Waveland’s October Mourning Customs teas and tours invite guests into the quiet rituals and symbolism that shaped 19th century grief and remembrance. The experience blends a reflective tea service with an intimate look at period clothing, etiquette, and the ways […]

This is a presentation about Victorian tombstone symbolism and delves into the rich and often intricate meanings behind the symbols found on gravestones and memorials. This topic explores how symbols on tombstones convey messages about the deceased, reflect cultural values, […]