Adair Heritage Association, Columbia, Kentucky

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

https://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=140241

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!

10/14/2026

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!

10/14/2026

Silent City Tour 2026, photographs:

10/14/2026

Silent City Scavenger Hunt coming next Monday evening, October 19th!
Continuing with the Silent City 20th Anniversary festivities, the Adair County Genealogical Society, the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, and the Adair County Public Library will host a special, one-time event next Monday evening.

There will be a Scavenger Hunt in the Columbia Cemetery with a prize for the winning individual or team.

Gather at the Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, at 5pm CT for a list of items to be found and the rules of play. Then all participants will be released at the same time to trek or drive to the cemetery to seek the answers. The first team back to the Research Center with all—or the most—correct answers, will win the prize.

Photo answers will be easiest to check, but pen and paper may also be just as much fun! No age limits!

Info: 27.0380.1024 or [email protected]

10/14/2026

Silent City Tour, 2026, was a great success with more than sixty audience members enjoying the six portrayals of permanent residents of this historic burying ground in central Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky.

Here is a link to Richard Phelps presenting his kinsman, Nathan Braxton Miller:

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

10/13/2026

This was our 20th year presenting this an annual event which takes place in October.

10/12/2026