Oldham County History Center

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Oldham County History Center Where History Is Home The Oldham County History Center has 4 facilities, the Peyton Samuel Head Family Museum, the J.

Chilton Barnett Archives, the Rob Morris Chapel Educational Building, and the Dahlgren Family Pioneer Barn. The Center is located on the block that is west of the Oldham County Courthouse Square in LaGrange, KY.

10/24/2026

Happy Halloween Main-ia! We’re here today with treats and FREE museum admission 10am-2pm! 👻🎃🐈‍⬛ Celebración de Día de Mu***os en Oldham County

10/20/2026

We will be closed until 10/24. Enjoy Fall Break, OC! 🍁🍂🎃

10/18/2026

David Hurt performing as Grandpa Jones-singing a song Jones wrote "Eight More Miles to Louisville" when Jones stayed at the Melrose Inn in Prospect. Part of the Prospect Community Day Celebration sponsored by City of Prospect and Oldham County Fiscal Court as a part of the Oldham County History Center's 2026 Community Day Celebrations.

The Oldham County History Center Prospect Community Day celebrating our local history-thanks to Mayor Farnsley and City ...
10/18/2026

The Oldham County History Center Prospect Community Day celebrating our local history-thanks to Mayor Farnsley and City of Prospect and Oldham County Fiscal Court for sponsorship! Rebecca Rupp talked about her family's history and creation of Derby Pie at Melrose Inn, Clara Wyatt talked about working and management of the Melrose and Nancy Theiss talked about the history of Prospect. David Hurt portrayed Grandpa Jones. Jones composed and sang Eight More Miles to Louisville when he stayed at the Melrose Inn!

Hanging with Revival Coffee Company at Prospect Day!4:30- History of the Derby Highway!5:00- Petting Zoo!6:00- Bluegras...
10/17/2026

Hanging with Revival Coffee Company at Prospect Day!

4:30- History of the Derby Highway!
5:00- Petting Zoo!
6:00- Bluegrass Music with Grandpa Jones!

10/10/2026
Beautiful evening event here in Mexico City- oh wait, this is Oldham County!
10/10/2026

Beautiful evening event here in Mexico City- oh wait, this is Oldham County!

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106 N 2nd Avenue
La Grange, KY
40031

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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