Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County

Super Saturday: There’s SNOW Place Like the MUSEUM

Join us for our first Super Saturday!

Activities begin at 11am on Saturday, January 21, 2023 and include crafts and demonstrations related to local winter weather. Make a pine cone bird feeder, learn how to walk in historic snowshoes, and make a miniature snowman to be featured in a special exhibit in the Pennyroyal Area Museum. We will also have coloring sheets, a winter scavenger hunt, and a “How Deep is the Snow” display.

Homes for the Holidays: Tour of Historic South Main Street

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to celebrate the holiday season with this exclusive tour of seven historic homes on beautiful South Main Street. Join us on Saturday, December 3 from
2pm-5pm as we are graciously welcomed inside these dwellings to share information about the architecture, interior décor, and the families who have called these houses home.
Homeowners have decked their halls and are excited to show off their historic properties. The event includes guided interior tours of the following residences:
• 1914 South Main Street
• 1918 South Main Street
• 1922 South Main Street
• 2000 South Main Street
• 2007 South Main Street
• 2011 South Main Street
• 2015 South Main Street

Snacks in the Cemetery

Join us for this spooky stroll through Riverside Cemetery! Museum Director Alissa Keller will guide the group through the winding paths of the cemetery as she shares stories of local women who have gone before us. We may even encounter a few special guests along the way! The tour will conclude in the Chapel with seasonal snacks.
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/snacks-in-the-cemetery-6pm-tickets-443782604717

 

Snacks in the Cemetery

Join us for this spooky stroll through Riverside Cemetery! Museum Director Alissa Keller will guide the group through the winding paths of the cemetery as she shares stories of local women who have gone before us. We may even encounter a few special guests along the way! The tour will conclude in the Chapel with seasonal snacks.
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/snacks-in-the-cemetery-6pm-tickets-443782604717

 

Downtown Tipsy Tour

Join the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County for a night on the town next Saturday, October 15 at 5:00pm for our second Downtown Tipsy Tour.
This walking tour will start at the Pennyroyal Area Museum and will visit three of Hopkinsville’s downtown establishments as we stroll and drink our way through some of the seedy and scandalous moments of the past. Great for a night out with friends!
Alcohol is optional (of course), but a special adult beverage at each stop (3 total) is included in the ticket price. This program is limited to guests 21 and over.
The tour will last about 2 hours, cover approximately 1 ½ miles, and will end at Hopkinsville Brewing Company on 5th Street. Tickets are $30.00 per person, $27.00 for Museum Members.
www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-tipsy-tour-tickets-439192926867

“Stumpin Sweets with the Candidates”

Come out and meet the 2022 General Election Candidates of Hopkinsville and Christian County.
$10.00 per person. Capacity is limited so please purchase tickets in advance.
Desserts, Coffee and Soft Drinks will be served. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Museum of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County.
For tickets, contact us:
Facebook messenger: League of Women Voters – Hopkinsville, KY
or
Email at [email protected]

The Native Runway

Join us for The Native Runway: An Exploration of Ceremonial Dress hosted by Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 @ 6 PM
Location: Pennyroyal Area Museum
Museum Collections Manager Sacra Fallen examines ceremonial clothing from the Cherokee, Shawnee, and Chickasaw peoples. Fallen will show off a beaded headpiece from the museum’s artifact collection and discuss its origins and meanings. Guests will be led in a hands-on activity to make their own wampum belt.
Cost: Free
Age appropriate: Teen-Adult

Museum After Hours

Join us for Museum After Hours hosted by Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County
Friday, October 14, 2022 @ 5:30 PM
Location: Pennyroyal Area Museum
An in-depth viewing and study of the folk art piece that depicts the Trail of Tears by local artist George Barrette Floyd will be the centerpiece of this evening event. Carved out of a felled red oak tree, this massive sculpture includes more than 70 figures of people and animals on the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free
Age appropriate: Adult