OC History Center

Barnyard Fun!
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Oldham County History Center, 106 North 2nd Avenue #St, La Grange, KY 40031, La Grange, KY, 40031, US
Hands-On-History for children, and children-at-heart!

Join us in the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn each week for a new hands-on activity that bring history to life! This event is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

Special Exhibit: The Thoroughbred
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 16:00 and 5 more dates | Oldham County History Center, 106 North 2nd Avenue #St, La Grange, KY 40031, La Grange, KY, 40031, US
View The Thoroughbred: Horses, People, and Farms of Oldham County

This Special Exhibit is now on view at the Oldham County History Center, and free with museum admisison.

Public Archaeology Dig
2026-05-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Oldham County History Center, 106 North 2nd Avenue #St, La Grange, KY 40031, La Grange, KY, 40031, US
Work alongside professional archaeologists and explore a dig site dating back to the mid-1800s

Step into the past during a hands-on Public Archaeology Dig on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the historic Duncan Homestead site in La Grange.
This unique educational experience offers participants the opportunity to work alongside professional archaeologists and explore a site dating back to the mid-1800s. Attendees will learn proper excavation techniques, discover how artifacts are identified and preserved, and gain insight into everyday life in 19th-century Oldham County.
Designed for history enthusiasts, the dig provides an engaging, interactive way to connect with local heritage. Participants will actively take part in uncovering history while receiving expert guidance throughout the process. Professional archaeologists will teach participants to how to survey and excavate a site, and how to date and collect found artifacts. All found artifacts will enter into the Oldham County History Center’s collection, helping us better understand this era of our County’s history.

Underground Railroad Driving Tour
2026-05-23 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-06 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-25 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-12 10:30 - 13:30 | Oldham County History Center, 106 North 2nd Avenue #St, La Grange, KY 40031, La Grange, KY, 40031, US
Car tour of Underground Railroad sites in Oldham County

Driving Tour of significant Underground Railroad Historical Sites in Oldham County. Carpool and join the caravan. Departs from the OCHC. Pack a sack lunch.

River Tales Over Cocktails: “Stitched Together" with Bob Thompson
2026-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille, 5700 Captains Quarters Road, Prospect, KY 40059, Prospect, KY, 40059, US
History Cocktail Cruise aboard the CQ Princess

Part 2 of our River Tales Over Cocktails history cruise series aboard the CQ Princess. Boarding begins at 5:00pm at Captain’s Quarter’s on River Rd. Part 2 will feature Bob Thompson, Founder of the Corn Island Storytelling Festival on his book, Corn Island Storytelling Festival Director, Bob Thompson, on his book “Stitched Together: Stories of a Kentucky Life”.

Hidden History Walking Wine Tour
2026-06-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Oldham County History Center, 106 North 2nd Avenue #St, La Grange, KY 40031, La Grange, KY, 40031, US
Explore the Hidden History of LaGrange

With a beverage in hand, explore the history of LaGrange on a walking tour based on the book by Oldham County History Center Director, Dr. Nancy Stearns Theiss.
A to-go-glass of wine will be served at the beginning of the tour and is included in your ticket cost. Tour meets in front of the history center fountain.

Juneteenth Celebration 2026 Banquet
2026-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | CityPlace, 112 South 1st Avenue, La Grange, KY 40031, La Grange, KY, 40031, US
This year we honor our local historic Black churches that grounded the Civil Rights Movement

Juneteenth Celebration 2026 Banquet
Join us at CityPlace on June 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM (Eastern Time) for our annual Juneteenth Celebration! This year’s event celebrates our local historic churches with a panel discussion of local civil rights leaders: Rev. Dr. Charles Elliot, Jr., William E. Summer, IV and Mattie Jones. Hear about their personal journey with the Civil Rights Movement and how local Black churches gave ground to civile Rights. Serenity Singers will bring depth to the program with their performance. We will honor the Rev. W.H. Craighead (1861-1942), the 2026 Elijah Marrs Award Recipient, a local Oldham County native son born into slavery, was educated by Elijah Marrs and became a local Civil Rights Leader and pastor of Louisville’s Zion Baptist Church.

Denise Watts, Emcee
Guest Panel: Rev. Dr. Charles Elliot, Jr., William E. Summers, IV., Mattie Jones
Elijah Marrs Award Recipient: Rev. W. H. Craighead (1861-1942) Pastor of Zion Baptist Church
Music: Serenity Singers
Full Banquet, Family Event, Limited Seating

River Tales Over Cocktails: “Pirates, Treachery, Battles, and Escapes"
2026-07-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille, 5700 Captains Quarters Road, Prospect, KY 40059, Prospect, KY, 40059, US
History Cocktail Cruise aboard the CQ Princess

Part 3 of our River Tales Over Cocktails history cruise series aboard the CQ Princess. Boarding begins at 5:00pm at Captain’s Quarters on River Rd. Part 3 will feature Dr. Nancy Theiss, Executive Director of the Oldham COunty History Center and her talk, ““Pirates, Treachery, Battles, and Escapes on the Ohio River”.
