Hopewell Museum

Teen Art Studio, Thursdays 4-5 PM
2020-08-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-05 16:00 - 17:00 UTC and 4 more dates | KY
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.

Family Fun Series: Welcome back to school ice-cream & popcorn at the Library
2020-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
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.

Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner
2020-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | KY
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.

Exhibit Opening: Fixture of the Future: 25 Years of the Hopewell Museum
2020-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
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.

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

Teen Photography Camp For Ages 12-16, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
2020-06-15 12:00 - 2020-06-19 16:00 | KY
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 For Ages 8-11, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
2020-06-08 12:00 - 2020-06-12 16:00 | KY
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.

Hopewell Museum’s 25th Birthday Party
2020-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
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.

Paris Story Fest Jam Session with Josh Goforth
2020-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | KY
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 Docent Training & Coffee
2020-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | KY
Docents will learn more about the current exhibit, see examples of History Hall tours from other docents, and enjoy coffee and pastries.

Black Hemp History
2020-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
We will be joined by Andrew Patrick, PhD and Ashley Smith, co-founder of Black Soil: Our Better Nature for a program discussing the integral role of African-Americans in agriculture and the Kentucky hemp industry. Part of our Black History Month programming in partnership with the Paris-Bourbon County Library & the Kentucky Hemp Heritage Alliance. Free & open to the public.

The Tribulations & Triumph of Elisha Green at the Paris- Bourbon County Library
2020-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Paris-Bourbon County Public Library, 701 High St, Paris, KY, 40361, United States
Dr. Randolph Runyon will speak on his new book about the Reverend Elisha Green. Part of our Black History Month programming in partnership with the Paris-Bourbon County Library. Free & open to the public.

Exhibit Opening: Politics the Damnedest: Bourbon County People, Events, & Movements from 1780-1980
2020-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
This exhibit tells the story of people, events, and movements that impacted local, state, and national politics from 1780 to 1980. Special guests: Women’s Suffrage Centennial Chorus. In honor of the exhibit, which will feature a section on the 19th Amendment and suffrage, the Kentucky Women’s Suffrage Choir will sing suffrage songs. Light refreshments. Free & open to the public. On display through June 21.

Christmas Party
2019-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Hopewell Museum
Enjoy a festive evening with friends, heavy hors d’oeuvres, & drinks! RSVP by Dec. 12.
$35 Members/$40 Non-members. Proceeds benefit education programs.
Reserve online!

Family Fun Series: Santa at the Museum 1:30*, 2-4 PM
2019-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
Meet Santa and his Museum helpers for free photos, crafts, and cookies. *Families of children with special needs may schedule an appointment between 1:30-2:00 PM. Free & open to the public. Sponsored by Kentucky Bank.

Family Fun Series: Gingerbread Houses with Fonda Eigel (Register by November 9)
2019-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
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.

Annual Membership Meeting & Soup Supper
2019-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum
Free & open to members.

Teen Art Studio
2019-10-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Museum
Create your own artwork every Thursday at the Museum! In partnership with Paris-Bourbon County Library. Sponsored by The Cralle Foundation & Micah Campbell—Kentucky Farm Bureau, Bourbon County. Free, with snacks & supplies included. No Teen Art Studio in January & December.
