Hopewell Docent Training & Coffee
2020-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Docents will learn more about the current exhibit, see examples of History Hall tours from other docents, and enjoy coffee and pastries.

Teen Art Studio, Thursdays 4-5 PM
2020-02-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-20 16:00 - 17:00 and 9 more dates
Teens from all schools are invited to create their own artwork every Thursday at the Museum! In partnership with Paris-Bourbon County Library. Supported in part by the Joy Vaughn Venter Art Fund. Free, with snacks & supplies included. No Teen Art Studio in January & December or during summer break, unless otherwise posted on social media.

Paris Story Fest Jam Session with Josh Goforth
2020-05-09 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your own instrument to play and sing along with storyteller Josh Goforth. Children are welcome to attend! This program is part of the 4th Annual Paris Story Fest. Visit www.parisstoryfest.com for a complete schedule of events. Free & open to the public.

Hopewell Museum’s 25th Birthday Party
2020-05-17 14:00 - 16:00
Help us celebrate the 25th year of the Museum with a little birthday celebration and cake! Guests are invited to bring their stories, photos or other mementos from their years at the Hopewell to share. Free & open to the public.

Photography Camp For Ages 8-11, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
2020-06-08 12:00 - 2020-06-12 16:00
June 8th through June 12th – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Campers in each camp will study from the current exhibit, practice their own photography using their own camera (may use phone, tablet, or other device), and design their own exhibit. Limited to 22 each week. Registration will open April 1st. Cost $20/week. Includes lunch & supplies. A camera will be provided if students do not have one. Scholarships available.

Teen Photography Camp For Ages 12-16, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
2020-06-15 12:00 - 2020-06-19 16:00
June 15th through June 19th – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Campers in each camp will study from the current exhibit, practice their own photography using their own camera (may use phone, tablet, or other device), and design their own exhibit. Limited to 22 each week. Registration will open April 1st. Cost $20/week. Includes lunch & supplies. A camera will be provided if students do not have one. Scholarships available.

Photography Camp Exhibit Opening
2020-06-19 17:30 - 18:30
Light refreshments. Free & open to the public.

Exhibit Opening: Fixture of the Future: 25 Years of the Hopewell Museum
2020-07-12 14:00 - 16:00
Light refreshments. Free & open to the public. This exhibit will share the history of the Hopewell Museum, which celebrates its 25th year this year. On display through September 6.

Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner
2020-08-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our annual Founder’s Day dinner. We’ll have a social hour at 6 PM with dinner at 7 PM. Catered meal & drinks are included with your ticket purchase. Guest speaker: Chris Poynter. Presentation of Annual Historic Preservation Award. RSVP Required by July 31. $35 Members | $40 Non-members.

Family Fun Series: Welcome back to school ice-cream & popcorn at the Library
2020-08-14 14:00 - 16:00
Hands-on art & history activities. Activities subject to change. Pre-registration requested, space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are 2-4 PM unless otherwise noted. FREE & Open to the public. Sponsored by Kentucky Bank.

Exhibit Opening: Hopewell Creative Arts Guild Presents the 19th Annual Creative Harvest Art Exhibit
2020-09-11 18:00 - 20:00
Light refreshments. Free & open to the public. Talented artists of the region bring a multi-faceted exhibit of 2 and 3-D works to the walls of the Museum. On display through December 20.

Kentucky Reads Book Discussion: Wendell Berry’s Hannah Coulter
2020-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Paris-Bourbon County Public Library, 701 High St, Paris, KY, 40361, United States
Please join us at the Paris-Bourbon County Public Library for a discussion of Wendell Berry’s book which supports the theme of our Spring 2021 Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit: Crossroads: Change in Rural America. The discussion will be led by Richard Taylor. This program is in partnership with the Paris-Bourbon County Library. Free & open to the public.

Cemetery Tour of Cedar Heights
2020-10-18 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a tour of this African-American cemetery located in Paris. Visitors will learn more about the history of this area of the cemetery.
