Barren County Historical Society

08/25/2026

Come join the search for Bob this Thursday evening!

08/21/2026

https://www.barrenside.com/residents-concerned-about-proposed-75-unit-development-on-west-washington-street/

Residents question the size and density of the proposed Highland Heights development.

08/20/2026

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1665498215584026&set=a.487589940041532

Want to learn all about quilt preservation, including some great tips and techniques to preserve your precious family quilts for the next generation? Well you are in luck! The Filson will be at the next week sharing our knowledge of quilt preservation. Look for us in the textile department!

08/07/2026

Kentucky never left the Union. But the Civil War never left Kentucky.

On September 19, join the Kentucky Historical Society for Civil War History Day, a full day exploring one of the most complex chapters in our state's history.

Discover how families and communities navigated a divided Kentucky, examine the lasting impact of guerrilla warfare, and explore how the Commonwealth has remembered the Civil War for more than 160 years.

Hear from leading historians and National Park Service experts, enjoy a boxed lunch, and get an up-close look at remarkable Civil War artifacts from the Kentucky Historical Society collections.

Registration is required.

📅 September 19 | 9am–4pm
📍 Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort
🎟 $30 KHS Members, Students & Educators | $40 General Admission (includes lunch)

Learn more and register:
https://history.ky.gov/events/civil-war-history-day-2026

08/03/2026

07/11/2026

We would like to thank the presenters at The Celebrate the Barrens History Conference.

07/11/2026

We have 8 tickets left for today's Celebrate the Barrens history conference.

07/08/2026

Join us Saturday July 11 as our society president present on the history of Kentuckian that participated in the American Revolution.