Lincoln County Historical Society

10/23/2026

Everyone is welcome! The ground penetrating radar demonstrations are planned between 10-12 with speakers at noon at winding up around 2:00. Which gives time to attend the Historic Marker dedication at the William Whitley House.

10/23/2026

Our latest information tells us that the ground penetrating radar will be run 10:00 am - Noon. Speakers will start at the fort at Noon. If you have trouble standing, please feel free to bring a lawn chair. Everyone is welcome for this exciting event!

10/23/2026

Please remember to attend the War of 1812 Historic Marker Dedication at the William Whitley House this Saturday, October 24th at 2:30 pm. We are honored to be the first site in Kentucky to receive this recognition from the United States Daughters of 1812. Feel free to bring a lawn chair. Everyone is welcome to attend.

10/19/2026

Embrace the Spooky Season! Join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 6:00 PM for the story of Ellen Hardin Walworth—a true story of murder and madness in Gilded Age America. As the great-granddaughter of Stanford’s founder, Benjamin Logan, and a co-founder of the Daughters of the American Revolution, her story is one of intrigue and historical significance. This program is free and open to the public, taking place at the Lincoln County Public Library located at 202 Lancaster Street, Stanford, KY, in partnership with the Lincoln County Historical Society.

10/07/2026

We had a great turnout for our Lincoln County Historical Society meeting last night. Scott Maples gave a terrific presentation on Halls Gap. Thank you Scott!

10/02/2026

Three great events coming in October. Hope you can join us for all. Everyone is welcome to learn about the rich history of Lincoln County.

09/17/2026

Next Lincoln County Historical Society meeting will be October 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Lincoln County Library. Everyone is welcome! Soup and sandwiches will be served.

07/19/2026

The Isaac Shelby tribute held yesterday was an exceptional event. We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Col. James Harrod SAR and Gov. Isaac Shelby SAR chapters for their contributions in honoring Isaac Shelby with such respect. Their support in the planning process over the last four months, and 32 emails later, has been invaluable in making this event enjoyable for all. Isaac Shelby truly was a remarkable man. We extend our gratitude to Carol Hill for sharing some of the more vibrant aspects of his history. She did an excellent job! We tried to record it for everyone to enjoy, but unfortunately, technology got the better of us. If you're interested in learning more about Isaac Shelby, check out “Isaac Shelby, Kentucky’s First Governor and Hero of Three Wars” by Wrobel & Grider at the Lincoln Co. Public Library. Thank you to the Lincoln County Historical Society volunteers and attendees; your contributions make a difference. Photo Credit: Max Hester; Peggy Denham https://lincolncountykyhistory.org

07/14/2026

07/14/2026

Isaac Shelby: Honoring His Legacy
Please join us on July 18th at 10 a.m. for a special “Lincoln County 250” event honoring Isaac Shelby, Kentucky’s first and fifth governor, as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of his passing. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy this patriotic program and discover something new about Isaac Shelby. The program will be held at the Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site, located at 6725 Ky Hwy 300, Stanford, KY. Please share and help us spread the word.