Upcoming Events
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 […]
Waveland’s Tea Tuesday
Lexington, KY United States
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Imagine stepping through Waveland’s front door on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. The house feels unhurried. China clinks softly, tea steam curls upward, and the long windows let in that particular Kentucky light that makes everything glow just a little warmer. […]
A French Marquis in the New World: Lafayette and the American Revolution
Shelbyville,
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When Lafayette offered his sincere support for the American cause, he set the stage for a French alliance. He set sail for America in early 1777 and proceeded to General Washington’s camp. The two stuck up a friendship: Lafayette admired […]
2026 Night at the Frazier
Louisville,
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Night at the Frazier returns May 15, 2026, as a star-spangled gala celebrating Red, White & Bluegrass in honor of America’s 250th anniversary! This signature annual event invites our community to gather for an unforgettable evening at the Frazier Kentucky […]
