Madison County Historical Society

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Madison County Historical Society The MCHS mission is to promote, protect, and preserve Madison County history and heritage.

Madison County Courthouse:  Old Becomes NewPresented by:  Sharon Graves and Tom BlackWhen: October 15, 2026 6:30 PMWhere...
10/06/2026

Madison County Courthouse: Old Becomes New

Presented by: Sharon Graves and Tom Black
When: October 15, 2026 6:30 PM
Where: Madison County Public Library Richmond Branch

Tom and Sharon will share photos of the recent renovation of the Madison County Courthouse and share artifacts collected during the renovation.

Pirates in KentuckyPresented by:  Mathew ParrishWhen: September 17, 2026 6:30 PMWhere: Madison County Public Library Ric...
09/14/2026

Pirates in Kentucky

Presented by: Mathew Parrish
When: September 17, 2026 6:30 PM
Where: Madison County Public Library Richmond Branch

Pirates in Kentucky is the story of a gang of river pirates that terrorized the Ohio River in the 1790s. While central Kentucky was thriving and modernizing in post-Revolution America, a terrifying borderland existed along the Ohio that was a haven for horse thieves, counterfeiters, and even pirates.

You are invited!! Dr. Paul Rominger, former president of the historical society, will be promoting his book release with...
08/13/2026

You are invited!!

Dr. Paul Rominger, former president of the historical society, will be promoting his book release with an event and living history demonstration. More info on the flyer below!!
Books will be free, with the author only asking for a donation.

The annual Madison County Historical Society picnic presents Cynthia Resor as Lettice Bryan! The MEAL begins at 6:00 and...
07/29/2026

The annual Madison County Historical Society picnic presents Cynthia Resor as Lettice Bryan!
The MEAL begins at 6:00 and requires a reservation (reservations are now closed)
The PROGRAM will begin around 6:45 and is free and open to the public.

We hope to see you there!

Hello all! Just some housekeeping notes! You should be receiving your Heritage Highlights newsletter shortly, but due to...
07/17/2026

Hello all! Just some housekeeping notes!

You should be receiving your Heritage Highlights newsletter shortly, but due to our recent mishaps with the postal service, you are receiving an electronic form for the annual picnic to ensure a timely notification.

If you cannot send your payment in time to meet the deadline but still plan to attend call Sharon at 859 544-5446 to make your dinner reservation.
PLEASE: feel free to leave your reservations in our mailbox if we are not at the cottage. The address is 121 Aspen Ave, Richmond KY 40475

06/16/2026

Hi everyone! Important note!!

Please note a program time delay/change for our Thursday evening awards.

Start time is now 7pm. ‼️

We will be on the bottom floor left side community room of the Madison County Public Library. We hope you can join us at this new time! Thank you for your understanding.

Hi folks! The Madison County Historical Society will be having a yard sale June 5 and 6!The yard sale will be at our phy...
05/28/2026

Hi folks!

The Madison County Historical Society will be having a yard sale June 5 and 6!
The yard sale will be at our physical location at 121 Aspen Avenue from 8-2.
Please see the attached photos for examples of some things we will have!
We are fundraising to repair and clean 10 historic portraits from courthouse. Come out and support us!

Please join us in welcoming Dr.Coy for another fantastic presentation! “The Last Mission: A WWII Story” WHEN: May 21, 20...
05/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr.Coy for another fantastic presentation!
“The Last Mission: A WWII Story”
WHEN: May 21, 2026 6:30 PM
WHERE: Madison County Public Library Richmond Branch

From Dr. Coy:
“This year we are experiencing the 250th anniversary of our young country…and like our own personal lives our country has had to deal with troubled times, difficult times.
But what I have learned in my 84 years is that difficult times can make you stronger if you can manage to come out on the other side.
I am convinced that like the blacksmith, the Great Depression hammered, heated and cooled our parents, and grandparents like the blacksmith’s well tempered iron rod…..into a generation of people that allowed seemingly ordinary people …men…women…even children…to BEND and NOT BREAK…to come together…and save Western Civilization during WW II.
Ordinary people became capable of doing extraordinary things…..I hope this presentation can remind us of this.”

We would like to invite you to attend this lovely exhibition Thursday, May 14 at the Bluegrass Heritage Museum in Wi****...
05/11/2026

We would like to invite you to attend this lovely exhibition Thursday, May 14 at the Bluegrass Heritage Museum in Wi******er, KY. More info will be in the first image below.

A “Thrifty and Respectable” Folk: Colorful Likenesses of Early Clark County
By Sally Grant and Harry Enoch
A Display of Paintings from Mack Cox’s Collection

Hello all! We need your help. We are searching for names of these women who were midwives in Madison County, KY around 1...
04/16/2026

Hello all!
We need your help.
We are searching for names of these women who were midwives in Madison County, KY around 1920s - 1930s. This a photo that was apparently associated with a report from the Madison County Health Department.
If anyone recognizes a family member in this photo or knew of a family member who served as a midwife in the county, please contact us at [email protected] with any information.

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PO Box 397
Richmond, KY
40476

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