Owen County Historical Society

Owen County Historical Society Our History Museum and Research Center at 206 N Main Street in Owenton is open to the public for guided tours and genealogical research.

Please call 502-484-2529 in advance of your visit or contact Larry Dale Perry at 502-514-3599 to schedule an appointment. Donations of artifacts, family histories and old photos of local people and places are welcome. However, due to our limited space, artifacts offered for donation must be reviewed by our acquisition committee. Please contact Larry Dale Perry to arrange for examination of your ar

ticles. Regular meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the I.O.O.F. Lodge hall located at 141 West Seminary Street, Owenton, Ky. Everyone is invited to attend. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a period of fellowship and refreshments followed by the program of the month at 7:00. Board Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows' Hall. Membership dues are $25.00 per person annually for a single membership and $35.00 for a family membership. Please remit to the Owen County Historical Society, 206 N Main St, Owenton, KY 40359. Please join us in our efforts to preserve the history of Owen County for future generations

Upcoming programs. Hope to see you soon!
05/14/2026

Upcoming programs. Hope to see you soon!

Saturday, May 16, 10-1 p.m.- Celebrate Armed Forces Day at the Historical Society Museum. Tour the Museum and hear their...
05/13/2026

Saturday, May 16, 10-1 p.m.- Celebrate Armed Forces Day at the Historical Society Museum. Tour the Museum and hear their stories as we honor our brave Service men and women.

Join Historian and Gunsmith Tom Strassell as he displays Kentucky frontier weapons and tells harrowing stories of life o...
05/01/2026

Join Historian and Gunsmith Tom Strassell as he displays Kentucky frontier weapons and tells harrowing stories of life on the Kentucky frontier on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Owen County Historical Society Museum.

Thursday at 6:00 at the public library
04/22/2026

Thursday at 6:00 at the public library

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday by joining us tomorrow at 6:00 pm as we welcome Historian, Reenactor, and Storyteller Bonnie Strassell. Meet the courageous women of Kentucky who helped defend the western frontier during the Revolutionary War. Listen to the stories of their heroic acts of bravery at Fort Boonesborough, Fort Harrod, and in isolated cabins in the vast wilderness.

Join Historian, Reenactor and Storyteller Bonnie Strassell at the Owen County Public Library, Thursday, April 23 at 6 P....
04/20/2026

Join Historian, Reenactor and Storyteller Bonnie Strassell at the Owen County Public Library, Thursday, April 23 at 6 P.M. Meet the courageous women of Kentucky who helped defend the western frontier during the Revolutionary War. Listen to the stories of their heroic acts of bravery at Fort Boonesborough, Fort Harrod and in isolated cabins in the vast wilderness.

Ferry on Kentucky River near Monterey.
04/16/2026

Ferry on Kentucky River near Monterey.

Presenting Armchair Travel at Owen County Senior Center Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Community invited. FREE
04/08/2026

Presenting Armchair Travel at Owen County Senior Center Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Community invited. FREE

Special Hours Friday, April 3, 2026 from noon - 3:00. Drop in to view new Easter Display.
04/03/2026

Special Hours Friday, April 3, 2026 from noon - 3:00. Drop in to view new Easter Display.

Join the Historical Society at the Odd Fellows Hall, 139 Seminary Street, Owenton, KY on Thursday, March 26, 2026 for a ...
03/26/2026

Join the Historical Society at the Odd Fellows Hall, 139 Seminary Street, Owenton, KY on Thursday, March 26, 2026 for a special program at 6:15 P.M. Potluck dinner precedes program at 5:30 p.m.

Our special guest will be Dallas Stafford, whose ancestor was instrumental in the defense of Fort Boonesborough during the American Revolution.

The Owen County Historical Society is proud to continue the Owen County Salutes: Honor Banner Program in 2026, honoring ...
03/17/2026

The Owen County Historical Society is proud to continue the Owen County Salutes: Honor Banner Program in 2026, honoring our active-duty military, veterans, and first responders.

These honor banners will be displayed throughout downtown Owenton, Kentucky, serving as a visible tribute to the brave individuals who have selflessly protected and served our community and country.

Our goal is to ensure this meaningful tradition continues for years to come—recognizing the dedication, sacrifice, and service of our hometown heroes.

To order a banner, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/xAkYaqJ5tsL8YkPN7
Printed forms are available.

For more information or questions, please contact Marlene at 502-514-6027 or email [email protected]

Join us at the Owen County Senior Center. Program sponsored by the Owen County Historical Society. Free for all ages!
03/09/2026

Join us at the Owen County Senior Center. Program sponsored by the Owen County Historical Society. Free for all ages!

Address

206 N Main Street
Owenton, KY
40359

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

502-484-2529 or 502-514-3599 Larry Dale Perry

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