Anderson County Historical Society

07/10/2026

The next meeting of the Anderson County Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, July 14, at 6:00 PM at the Anderson County Public Library.
We’re excited to welcome Jameson Cable as our speaker for the evening. Jameson is a Kentucky educator, historian, and host of the Kentucky History Podcast. He has researched and shared the stories of Kentucky's people, places, and events through his podcast, which has featured hundreds of episodes exploring the Commonwealth's rich history.

A longtime elementary school teacher, Jameson combines his passion for education and storytelling to make history engaging and accessible for audiences of all ages. His presentations draw from extensive research and focus on bringing Kentucky's past to life through fascinating stories, overlooked figures, and connections to the present day.

In addition to hosting the Kentucky History Podcast, Jameson regularly interviews authors, historians, museum professionals, and preservationists from across Kentucky and beyond. He has spoken to historical societies and community groups throughout the state, sharing his enthusiasm for Kentucky's unique heritage.

Jameson lives in Kentucky with his family and remains dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Bluegrass State.

You can find the link here to the channel on YouTube, where you can find videos and the KY History Podcast.
https://www.youtube.com//featured
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7jcMGyzkgTF-pJ4fiE5Zptq7gkmqk6Lv

Meetings are free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Episodes of the Kentucky History Podcast

06/04/2026

The Anderson County Historical Society meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:00 PM at the Anderson County Public Library.

We’re excited to welcome local author Ann H. Gabhart as our speaker for the evening. Ann has written more than 35 novels, many of them set right here in Kentucky.

She’ll be sharing an overview of her books, with a focus on stories set in central Kentucky and connections to our local area. She also plans to highlight some of her more recent work.

You can find her books on Amazon, and she will also have some books with her for sale.

Meetings are free and open everyone is welcome to attend.

05/18/2026

Can anyone help? I got this message.
Sharon

Good evening, I’m trying to find some info info or photos about the old Tanner School, Ezra Sparrows house and any photos of Lewis & Nancy Sparrow (particularly their daughter Vangie) their home/farm on Fairmount Church Rd.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

05/04/2026

The next meeting of the Anderson County Historical Society is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at 6:00 PM at the Anderson County Public Library.

Our speaker will be Robbie Morgan, a Lawrenceburg native & director of the Anderson County Tourism Commission.
She will be speaking about genealogical tourism here in Anderson County.

Robbie has years of experience in organizing large events, fundraising, and the hospitality business. After graduating from the University of Toronto, she became the college’s alumni development director and served as director of volunteers for LexArts. She has also served as director of events and sponsorships for Smiley Pete Publishing and created and managed Crave Lexington Food & Music. She has executed fundraising events for the University of Kentucky Art Museum and also owned and managed a successful Lexington restaurant.

Please see the link to the Lawrenceburg/Anderson County Tourism page.

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04/01/2026

The next meeting of the Anderson County Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, April 14th, at 6:00 PM. We will meet at Robert B. Turner Elementary, located at 1411 Fox Creek Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.

Our guest speaker will be Anne Freeman, a former student and teacher at Western Elementary. She will be sharing the history of the school and its community. In addition to the presentation, a collection of old yearbooks and photographs will be available for viewing.

We hope you will join us to learn more about this special part of Anderson County and the people connected to it. Meetings are free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend.

02/26/2026

https://www.lex18.com/spotlight-series/spotlight-on-anderson-county-the-reimagined-dowling-house

From a single-family residence to a funeral home and, later, an apartment complex, Anderson County’s The Dowling House has undergone many iterations over the years. Now, it has a new purpose.

02/23/2026

The next meeting of the Anderson County Historical Society is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, at 6:00 PM at Dowling Hall at 321 South Main St. in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. It was built in 1886 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is a two-and-a-half-story west-facing brick house, with a three-story central pavilion.

We'll be discussing the history of the Dowling family and their connection to the home and the surrounding community. We look forward to sharing what we’ve learned and hearing any additional insights members may have.

For those who would like to explore more background information ahead of time, here is a website of interest:

Mary Dowling.com

We hope you can join us and take part in the discussion. Meetings are free and everyone is welcome.

02/02/2026

The next meeting of the Anderson County Historical Society is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, at 6:00 PM at the Anderson County Public Library 114 North Main Street in Lawrenceburg.

Our speaker will be Andrew Dickson, a Kentucky Military History Consultant and a dedicated historian with a passion for preserving the stories of service members.

Andy brings deep expertise in military genealogy, historical research, and modern interpretive approaches to his work. A 2013 graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in history, he served for five years as the Command Historian for the Kentucky National Guard. Over the course of his 23-year military career—spanning both active duty and the National Guard—he deployed and trained in diverse locations, including Iraq, Germany, Australia, Belize, and across the United States.

In addition to his military service, Andy spent over seven years in public affairs, where he produced historical features, news stories, and multimedia content for military audiences. As a Kentucky native, he is particularly passionate about uncovering and documenting the lived experiences of everyday soldiers and how their individual stories offer a unique window into our shared history.

Meetings are free and everyone is welcome to attend.

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