Nicholas County Historical Society Museum

02/27/2026

More Business Houses of Carlisle 1867.

02/27/2026

Business Houses of Carlisle April 16, 1867. These sheets are from the Lamar House (hotel) also known as the Feeback Hotel.

12/08/2025

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Thank you for joining us at the Carlisle Christmas Vendor Fair! If you attended, please take a moment to fill out our short survey. Your feedback helps us make next year even better!

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12/08/2025

Thank you everyone who showed at the Carlisle Christmas Vendor Fair! I hope everyone enjoyed it!

12/06/2025

Come down and get homemade hot coco!!

Carlisle Christmas ~ Vendor Fair/Meet Santa/Live Music

12/05/2025

🎄Carlisle Christmas Reindeer Raffle🎄

SHOP TO WIN!!!!

Grand prize of $150!!!

Carlisle Christmas ~ Vendor Fair/Meet Santa/Live Music

12/05/2025

🎄 Vendor Spotlight: Peanut’s Inperfections! 🎄

We’re excited to announce that Peanut’s Inperfections will be joining us at the Carlisle Christmas Vendor Fair! 🙌

If you love unique, handcrafted items with personality, this is a booth you’ll definitely want to visit. Peanut’s Inperfections offers a fun mix of beaded jewelry, custom cups, T-shirts, mystery bags, wooden crafts, and more—perfect for gifting, decorating, or treating yourself this holiday season.

Peanut’s Inperfections offers:
• Handcrafted beaded jewelry
• Custom cups & T-shirts
• Mystery bags full of surprises
• Handmade wooden crafts
• Fun and creative gift options

✨ Shop unique, locally made creations
✨ Find gifts that are one-of-a-kind
✨ Support a talented local maker

📅 Date: December 6th from 12pm to 8pm
📍 Location: 108 West Main Street, Carlisle KY 40311

Stop by Peanut’s Inperfections and discover quirky, handcrafted treasures for everyone on your list! ❤️

12/04/2025

🎄 Vendor Spotlight: The Knife Man! 🎄

We’re excited to announce that The Knife Man will be joining us at the Carlisle Christmas Vendor Fair! 🔪✨

If you appreciate handcrafted, high-quality knives, this is a booth you don’t want to miss. The Knife Man offers beautifully handmade knives perfect for collectors, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a unique, functional gift this holiday season.

The Knife Man offers:
• Handmade knives
• Custom and specialty designs
• Functional and collectible pieces
• Perfect gifts for outdoorsmen, chefs, or knife enthusiasts

✨ Find unique, handcrafted knives
✨ Shop quality, locally made creations
✨ Support a talented local artisan

📅 Date: December 6th from 12pm to 8pm
📍 Location: 108 West Main Street, Carlisle KY 40311

Stop by The Knife Man and pick up a one-of-a-kind knife this holiday season! ❤️

12/04/2025

🎄 Vendor Spotlight: Cowgirl Up Creations! 🎄

We’re excited to announce that Cowgirl Up Creations will be joining us at the Carlisle Christmas Vendor Fair! 🤠✨

If you love western-inspired jewelry and handcrafted pieces with rustic charm, this is a booth you won’t want to miss. Cowgirl Up Creations offers beautiful silver and turquoise earrings, beaded necklaces, decorated horseshoes, and more—perfect for gifting or adding a bold western touch to your holiday style.

Cowgirl Up Creations offers:
• Western-style jewelry
• Silver & turquoise earrings
• Hand-beaded necklaces
• Decorated horseshoes
• Unique gifts with cowboy flair

✨ Find gorgeous handcrafted accessories
✨ Shop one-of-a-kind western pieces
✨ Support a talented local artisan

📅 Date: December 6th from 12pm to 8pm
📍 Location: 108 West Main Street, Carlisle KY 40311

Stop by Cowgirl Up Creations and discover the perfect piece for the cowgirl in your life—or treat yourself! ❤️

12/04/2025

🎄 Vendor Spotlight: 3 Belles Farm! 🎄

We’re excited to announce that 3 Belles Farm will be joining us at the Carlisle Christmas Vendor Fair! 🙌

If you love handcrafted bath, body, and kitchen goodies, this is a booth you absolutely need to stop by. 3 Belles Farm offers a wonderful mix of soaps, sugar scrubs, bath salts, candles, jams, jellies, infused salts, and so much more—perfect for gifting, pampering, and adding a touch of homemade charm to your holidays.

3 Belles Farm offers:
• Handmade soaps
• Sugar scrubs & bath salts
• Candles
• Jams & jellies
• Infused salts
• And plenty of other farm-made goodies

✨ Create the perfect self-care gift set
✨ Bring home delicious homemade treats
✨ Support a hardworking local small business

📅 Date: December 6th from 12pm to 8pm
📍 Location: 108 West Main Street, Carlisle KY 40311

Stop by 3 Belles Farm and discover handcrafted treasures made with care! ❤️

12/03/2025

✨ Sponsor Spotlight: A Big Thanks to Ray’s Nail Art Studio! ✨

We’re thrilled to have Ray’s Nail Art Studio as an official sponsor of our upcoming Carlisle Christmas event, organized by the Nicholas County Young Adult Historical Society (YAHS)! 💅

Ray’s Nail Art Studio — a trusted local salon offering top-notch manicures, creative nail art, and a warm atmosphere — is helping make this holiday celebration possible. Their support helps YAHS bring our community together and spread Christmas cheer throughout Nicholas County.

If you’re thinking of a holiday treat, check out Ray’s — they’ve got beautiful nail designs perfect for the season. And please join us at the Carlisle Christmas event to show your appreciation for Ray’s generous support. Thank you, Ray’s Nail Art Studio, for believing in our community! 🎄🙌

12/03/2025

🎄 Vendor Spotlight: Creations from Charlotte! 🎄

We’re thrilled to announce that Creations From Charlotte will be joining us at the Carlisle Christmas Vendor Fair! 🙌

If you appreciate beautiful artwork and unique handmade pieces, this is a booth you won’t want to miss. Creations from Charlotte offers a stunning collection of photography, art prints, notecards, bookmarks, magnets, and so much more—perfect for gifting or adding a touch of creativity to your home.

Creations from Charlotte offers:
• Fine art photography
• High-quality art prints
• Handmade notecards
• Unique bookmarks
• Creative magnets
• And many more artistic treasures

✨ Shop meaningful, artful gifts
✨ Discover unique pieces for every style
✨ Support a talented local artist

📅 Date: December 6th from 12pm to 8pm
📍 Location: 108 West Main Street, Carlisle KY 40311

Stop by Creations from Charlotte and find the perfect artistic gift this holiday season! ❤️