Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, Hoptown Chronicle, the Christian County Literacy Council, and the bell hooks Legacy Group invite you to the next gathering of the bell hooks Book Club, an informal group who will come together in conversation of Hopkinsville native bell hooks and her extensive work.After our meeting in February, it was…

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, Hoptown Chronicle, the Christian County Literacy Council, and the bell hooks Legacy Group invite you to the next gathering of the bell hooks Book Club, an informal group who will come together in conversation of Hopkinsville native bell hooks and her extensive work. The first gathering of 2025 will…

February’s program is entitled, “The Interview Investigation,” This month will focus on how to ask good questions to find out information as students solve a real life mystery based on an event from local history. Our student sleuths will interview “witnesses” who will be available in the museum exhibit hall to figure out the answer…

The Supper Club’s first meeting of 2025 will be Thursday, February 13 and will meet at the Pennyroyal Area Museum at 6pm. This month’s program features Dr. Paresh and Mona Sheth who will be cooking special recipes of Indian heritage. Dr. Sheth is a neurologist now under the umbrella of the Jennie Stuart Health Provider…

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…

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…

Enjoy tea and crumpets while learning about tea parties from the past in Hopkinsville. Hear interesting facts and past traditions from the museum staff. Traditional tea service provided. Free. Limited to 40 people. Register online by December 8th. www.hopkinsvilleartguild.org

Join us for our October luncheon! Hughart, Beard, and Giles Funeral Home officials will talk about funeral planning (we know it sounds early but preplanning funerals will allow you freedom and peace of mind). The Museum of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will also be sharing some bazaar funeral customs as a nod to Halloween. HYPE members…

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…

The Hopkinsville History Foundation in collaboration with the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and with support from Planters Bank announces its first ever Museum Gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024.* This fundraising event supports the Museum and its mission to share the stories of our community through an inclusive dialogue about our history.Inspired by the…