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History on Tap: Alcohol in the Civil War

Hopkinsville Brewing Company 102 E. 5th St., Hopkinsville, KY, United States

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to our next History on Tap on Thursday, September 26 at 6:30pm at Hopkinsville Brewing Company to explore the history and effects of alcohol consumption during the Civil War.Luke Bendick, instructor of American history at Hopkinsville Community College, will share his research in a program titled “Satan…

Supper Club: Hopkinsville Fire Department

Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County 310 East 9th Street, Hopkinsville, KY, United States

The Supper Club’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10 and will meet at the Pennyroyal Area Museum (217 E 9th Street) at 6pm. This month’s program features favorites from the fire house as prepared by some of Hopkinsville Fire Department’s finest culinary experts. Join us to experience how our local firefighters maintain…

$10.00

History on Tap: Remembering the 1960’s

Hopkinsville Brewing Company 102 E. 5th St., Hopkinsville, KY, United States

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to our next History on Tap on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30pm at Hopkinsville Brewing Company for a community conversation about life in Hopkinsville and Christian County in the 1960s.From fashion and music to Civil Rights and Vietnam, this pivotal decade saw great change, progress, and conflict.…

Soul Stroll

Riverside Cemetery 119 Metcalfe Lane, Hopkinsville, KY, United States

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County is honoring our community’s ancestors with two Soul Strolls next Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6pm and 8pm. Strolls will take place in Riverside Cemetery, the city's largest burial ground. Located on North Main and Metcalfe streets, Riverside Cemetery became Hopkinsville’s official resting place in 1854. With its first…

$12.00-15.00

Soul Stroll

Riverside Cemetery 119 Metcalfe Lane, Hopkinsville, KY, United States

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County is honoring our community’s ancestors with two Soul Strolls next Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6pm and 8pm. Strolls will take place in Riverside Cemetery, the city's largest burial ground. Located on North Main and Metcalfe streets, Riverside Cemetery became Hopkinsville’s official resting place in 1854. With its first…

$12.00-15.00

Homes for the Holidays

Downtown Hopkinsville Hopkinsville, KY, United States

We're celebrating the holiday season with an exclusive Homes for the Holidays tour of five historic homes in our two residential historic districts. Join us on Saturday, December 7 from 2pm-5pm as we are graciously welcomed inside these dwellings for guided tours that share information about the architecture, interior décor, and the families who have…

$25.00

History on Tap: Ghosts of Christmas Past

Hopkinsville Brewing Company 102 E. 5th St., Hopkinsville, KY, United States

Our next History on Tap will be on a special night - Tuesday, December 10 - at 6:30pm at Hopkinsville Brewing Company. Take a magical trip down memory lane of past Christmas joys from Hopkinsville-Christian County!Join museum staff as we examine the origins of Santa Claus, explore how the community observed Christmas traditions throughout the…

The Supper Club: Holiday Sweet Sampler

Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County 310 East 9th Street, Hopkinsville, KY, United States

The Supper Club’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 12 and will meet at the Pennyroyal Area Museum (217 E 9th Street) at 6pm. This month’s program features sweet treats from various cultures. We will welcome back a few of our previous guest chefs to share a special dessert from their culture. We…

$10.00

Saturday Sleuths: The Hibernation Heist

Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County 310 East 9th Street, Hopkinsville, KY, United States

A museum artifact has gone missing, and we need help to discover the culprit! Recover the artifact all while learning about local winter history and how it has impacted the wildlife of our area. The first Saturday Sleuths mystery, “The Hibernation Heist,” will take place on Saturday, January 25th, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at…

History on Tap: Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Hopkinsville Brewing Company 102 E. 5th St., Hopkinsville, KY, United States

It's our first History on Tap in 2025!Join the museum’s Learning Coordinator Brett Pritchett as he covers the history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) and its historical presence in Hopkinsville alongside other fraternal organizations.