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Public Archaeology Dig

November 8 @ 3:00 am - 6:00 am
We cancelled Sunday Oct. 11, 2026 and moved the date to November 8, 2026 because of the predicted rainfall on Sunday from Hurricane Isaias.

The Oldham County History Center invites the public to step into the past during a hands-on Public Archaeology Dig on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 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.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: Duncan Homestead Site, La Grange, KY (The site is on private property. Participants will be provided with the exact address once registration is complete.)
  • Cost: This is a free event
  • Registration: Advance registration required via Eventbrite

Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and water, dress for outdoor conditions, and wear appropriate footwear for digging. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Spaces are limited, and early registration is recommended.

Contact the Oldham County History Center at info@oldhamkyhistory.com or by calling 502-222-0826.

About the Oldham County History Center

The mission of the Oldham County History Center is to collect, record, and share the rich history of Oldham County and its communities, and to create a sense of place and connect its residents and visitors, young and old, with the past.

106 N. Second Ave.

LaGrange, KY 40031

502-222-0826

www.oldhamkyhistory.com, email: info@oldhamkyhistory.com

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