McLean County KY History Museum & Regional Family Research Center

05/25/2026

This photo was purchased at an auction on Hwy 2226 (between Island and Semiway), at a house on a hill. Can anyone identify anyone in the photo, or does anyone recognize the bldg?

05/18/2026

Please note that both the Museum and the Treasure House Thrift Store will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

04/10/2026

The website for this year's Battle of Sac, May 15-17.

https://www.battleofsacramentoky.com/2026-schedule-of-events?fbclid=IwVERDUARFXIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6W3SXEgfCn3miGr_sciKnf-RHSi8whkHEwGR_VYAeOmm5LRH0hZ0DajQRMBw_aem_qztndzJfGA0aPwH7Ndpf6g #&gid=1&pid=3

04/03/2026

JUST 3 MONTHS TILL THE COUNTY FAIR!! 2026 OPEN HOME EXHIBIT ENTRIES OPEN TO EVERY McLEAN COUNTY RESIDENT! Only nonprofessionals may enter. TIME TO GET YOUR EXHIBITS READY!! Some prize amounts have gone up, and some Divisions may have changed slightly. SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!!

03/12/2026

What a great Monday evening we had...every seat in the museum was taken! Paul Moseley, national and international award-winning Thumbpicking artist and member of the Thumbpicking Hall of Fame, accompanied by his son, Mike Moseley, on bass, entertained us for an hour. I saw head-bobbin', toe tappin' and knee slappin' going on around the room, and I might have taken a dance step ot two, myself. Here is part of the last song, titled "I'll See You in my Dreams"--a great song to close out this wonderful performance of a style of playing that began in Drakesboro, KY. Thanks to the artists and everyone that came out! 🎶 🎸

03/05/2026

PAUL MOSELEY, International and National Award-winning Thumbpicking guitarist, will perform this Monday, Mar. 9 at 6 p.m. at the museum. Moseley plays in the style of Chet Atkins, and is known for his smooth playing and incredible tone. See you all Monday! Snacks will follow the performance. This free event is open to the public. The museum is at 540 Main Street in Calhoun. (Note that due to medical reasons, the Hudsons, unfortunately, will be unable to participate.)

03/04/2026

Paul Moseley, International Award-winning Thumbpicking guitarist, will perform this Mon., Mar. 9 at 6 p.m. See you all then!

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03/03/2026

Our Thumbpicking evening March 9 is still going on, but the museum will be closed, otherwise, until further notice, due to a lack of volunteers. Sorry for any inconvenience.

02/13/2026

01/17/2026

These photos are of the L & N Railroad Water Tank in Livermore, KY, although I'm not sure they are the same tank. The first photo was taken in 1927, and the second photo, with Loyd Taylor, was taken around 1943. I like that the second photo mentions the location. The third photo is of the same tower in 1953. It's from a color slide. Thanks to Holly Kassinger Johnson for sharing it. Loyd Newton Taylor was born in Livermore in 1910, and in 1940 he was an employee at the Green River Chair Company. A 1942 article mentioned that he was president of the local union. He later moved to Terre Haute, IN. His death certificate stated he was not in the military; however, he's wearing a uniform here. A 1943 article said that "Loyd N. Taylor of Livermore was appointed captain of Company K, first regiment."