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Adair County, Kentucky History and Genealogy is devoted to the preservation of all things local and encouraging research.

11/03/2026

Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Columbia, Kentucky

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time

Many Regional Authors & Artists

Non-fiction & Fiction

History & Genealogy

Local History

Biography & Memoir

Poetry

How-to

Science-fiction

Religious & Inspirational

Children's Literature

Gardening
..and much more!

No Fee to Vend

Sponsored by

Mike and Renea Watson, Adair County Arts Council

Mayor Pam Hoots

Adair County Public Library, Genealogy & History Center

Adair County Genealogical Society

Adair Heritage Association

Location: Adair County VFW Post #6097,

500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY 42728

Information: [email protected] or 270-380-1024

Space is limited, so sign up early for a booth

Numerous Regional & Local Authors and Artisans will be present to sign their works, including:

Ernie Smith Bennett, Darlene Franklin Campbell, Serena Corbin, Hosanna Emily, Joe Fair, Ann Gabhart, Dwan Hadley, Mig Feuser, Annita Kassem, Russell Lunsford, Tim Roy, Lou Ann Russell, Harold “Dick” Scholl, Pam Spires, Lanny Tucker, Mike Watson, Donna Whitaker, Barbara Wright, and others.

The following organizations will have book and information booths: Adair County Library and Genealogy & History Research Center, Adair Genealogical Society, Adair Heritage Association, Daughters of American Revolution, Lantern & Tombstones Cemetery Tours, Adair Heritage Association, Henry & Janice Holt Giles Foundation, and others.

10/28/2026

Adair County Genealogical Society regular meeting, Monday, November 2nd, 5pm CT at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

Public always invited. Meal served before program.

Info: 270.380.1024.

10/27/2026

The Shot - Stabbed - Hanged - and More on the Public Square last Friday evening was a success! The weather, the atmosphere, and the tales were just right for the time of year. The crowd was large, and excited for a walk-about.

Several new stories were introduced and the oft requested stories of our rowdy past were welcomed once more. Dave Thomas and Mike Watson appreciate all the support for this--the fourth--season of Shot - Stabbed, and we are already preparing for the 2027 programs!

10/23/2026

The Adair Book, Art & Crafts Fair is coming on Saturday, November 14th to the VFW building. Here is a new item from Ernestine Smith "Ernie" Bennett that came from the printer today! Country Stores, 2026--a compilation of her first two volumes with some additional pages. See Ernie at the Book Fair!

10/23/2026

Monday night’s Scavenger Hunt in the Columbia Cemetery was a success! Wish more people had turned out. The weather was great the those here had a great time.

10/20/2026

Folk Art Exhibit

From our Friends, Neighbors, & Collections of the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center

November 2-21, 2026

Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY

Bring items for display anytime now through November 3rd.

10/19/2026

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News for Columbia, KY 42728, and Adair County, Kentcky, updated all day every day.

10/19/2026

Shot – Stabbed – Hanged – and More on the Columbia Public Square

A unique walking tour of the Public Square in Columbia will highlight a few of the many incidents that have occurred on—and off—the Town Square, illustrating its rich history. Just as the title states, there will be incidents of our varied past illustrated, some in graphic detail.

The tour will be led by Mike Watson and Dave Thomas—fresh off the Lanterns & Tombstones Tours and Silent City Tours.

The group will form at the Annex steps, corner of the Public Square and Greensburg Street, and proceed around the Square beginning at 7pm CT, on the evening of Friday, October 23rd.

This is an educational, historical walk back into the wild years of early Columbia, the Civil War, and more. It is not intended for small children, as it can be a bit gory.

For more information: Mike Watson, Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 270-380-1024; [email protected]

Come on out!

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204 S High Street
Columbia, KY
42728

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