OC History Center

Special Exhibit: The Thoroughbred
2026-04-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) and 13 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.

Derby Brunch
2026-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Oldham County History Center, 106 North 2nd Avenue #St, La Grange, KY 40031, La Grange, KY, 40031, US
Join the Sunday after the KY Derby for a Brunch!

Join us the Sunday after Derby and help us revive the tradition of post-Derby brunch! Enjoy a brucnh buffet, cocktails, coffee, live music, and a special presentation by expert fashion consultant Jo Ross on Derby Fashion!

Barnyard Fun!
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 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 | 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.

Hidden History Walking Wine Tour
2026-05-15 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.

Underground Railroad Driving Tour
2026-05-23 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”.
