Upcoming Events

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, […]

As part of a new series of research programs, Rooted in Research: A Kentucky Research Series, members and guests of the Shelby County Historical Society have been invited to take part in a research field trip to the Kentucky Department […]

The Isaac Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites the public to a special 25th Anniversary Memorial Service to remember all those who were lost on September 11, 2001. 2,983 men, women, and children were killed in […]

🎉🍂 56th Annual Black Patch Festival 🍂🎉 Mark your calendars for one of Princeton’s favorite traditions! The 56th Annual Black Patch Festival is coming to downtown Princeton on Saturday, September 12, 2026 and you won’t want to miss it! Join […]

A relaxed open-air market on the beautiful grounds of Schoolyard Winery in Verona, KY. Local farmers, youth entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers come together every week in a welcoming countryside atmosphere. Free to attend — wine and bourbon bar on site! […]

Come to the Frazier for a Family Day celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of American Independence! Experience the Frazier’s four temporary exhibitions inspired by American Independence and the contribution of Kentuckians to it: Pursuit of Happiness, Louisville to Liberty, I […]

Step back in time to 1781 when Painted Stone Station was a thriving station on the Kentucky Frontier. Squire Boone, Jr., younger brother of famed frontiersman Daniel Boone, established this fort in Shelby County in 1779/1780. After constant Native American […]

Step back in time to 1781 when Painted Stone Station was a thriving station on the Kentucky Frontier. Squire Boone, Jr., younger brother of famed frontiersman Daniel Boone, established this fort in Shelby County in 1779/1780. After constant Native American […]

An enslaved couple in Louisville, a daring escape, a jailbreak, and finally a new life in Canada—learn about the incredible lives of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn on September 15 during Underground Railroad Month. Archaeologist and author Karolyn Smardz Frost, who […]

Bells Across America is an annual event held on September 17th (Constitution Day) to celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Participants across the country ring bells for one minute at exactly 4 pm to recreate […]