Hopewell Museum

Exhibit Opening: Paris-Bourbon County History
2024-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hopewell Museum
Come join us for the opening of the Paris-Bourbon County History Exhibit on Friday, February 23rd, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Christmas Cocktail Party
2023-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Hopewell Museum
Put on your Christmas best and enjoy a fun evening with friends, surrounded by the collection of photos by Tony Leonard of Secretariat. We will have holiday music, wine, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. Festive Attire. Puchase tickets online, over the phone with a credit card, or in person before December 7th. Tickets are $35 for Members, $40 for Non–members, and $30 for Under 40. All proceeds benefit HPBC/Hopewell Museum’s education programs.
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Family Fun Series: Cookies with Santa
2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us for cookies with Santa on Sunday, December 3rd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.* FREE & Open to the public.
*Families of children who have sensory snsitivies or other special needs may prefer to visit between 1:30-2:00 p.m.

Paris 3 Film Matinee Showing
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us for a showing of The Paris 3: A Story of Justic, Unity, and Transformation, presented by Story Front. The Paris 3 tells how three young girls dared to confront segregation, inspiring a movement in 1961 that forever altered the small town of Paris, Kentucky. Showtimes are November 17th at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and November 19th at 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Annual Membership Meeting & Soup Supper
2023-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum
Hopewell Museum Members! Join us for our annual member meeting & soup supper on November 18 at 6 PM. Chautauqua performer Simonetta Cochis will entertain us with her interpretation of Madame Mentelle (presented by Kentucky Humanities, with regional sponsors: PNC Bank, Kentucky Colonels, the Cralle Foundation and others). We will vote on our 2024 slate of board members and our annual budget. RSVP to info@dev.hopewellmuseum.org or 859-987-7274. This event is free and open to members.

The Paris 3 Film Showing
2023-11-17 14:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum

100 Years of the Signal
2023-11-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us for a celebration of the inventor Garrett Morgan, 100 Years of the Signal 1923-2023, on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 2-5pm at the Hopewell Museum. We will have light refreshments and an unveiling of the model signal. This event is free and open to the public. Presented by Hopewell Museum and Paris Westside Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Family Fun Series: Night at the Museum
2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Museum
Enjoy spooky storytelling by Paul Strickland, for kids first and then adults.
Family Fun Series: Hands-on art & history activities. Activities subject to change. Pre-registration requested, space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE & Open to the public.

Tony Leonard Photography Collection of Secretariat Exhibit Opening
2023-10-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us on Wednesday, October 25th, from 5:30-7:00pm, to view the spectacular collection of Secretariat photos taken by the late renowned equine photographer, Tony Leonard. This exhibit is curated by our own Bobby Shiflet, of Frames on Main, from his extensive private collection of memorabilia. You won’t be disappointed! The Opening Reception includes refreshments and is free to the public.

New Paris and Bourbon County History Exhibit Opening
2023-10-04 | Hopewell Museum
Light refreshments. Free & open to the public. This exhibit will share the history of Paris and Bourbon County from prehistoric Native American settlement through the current day. On display through September 6.

School Leaders Tour
2023-09-20 | Hopewell Museum
We welcome school leaders to tour the museum. Donuts and Coffee will be served.

Fall ArtWalk
2023-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us at Hopewell Museum during the Fall ArtWalk. Our featured artist will be Michael Johnathon. Refreshments will be served.

Fall Open House - Woodlawn/"Tucker House", Aug. 19th
2023-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Woodlawn, 1515 Peacock Road, Paris, KY, 40361, United States
FALL OPEN HOUSE! This year’s featured home belongs to Steve and Cindy Stewart. The Woodlawn property, also known as the ‘Tucker House’, is located at 1519/1521 Peacock Road. Come see the extensive restoration of this beautiful Federalist-style home built in 1818. You’ll be guided through the house and yards, with detailed accounts of the renovation and history of the property. Saturday, August 19th, 2:00pm. Refreshments provided. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. You can RSVP online below or call 859-987-7274.
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Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner
2023-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Museum
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 speakers will be The Megibben Family and Sannie Overly. We will be presenting our 2023 Mary Spears Van Meter Historic Preservation Award. RSVP Required by August 4th. Tickets are $35. RSVP Online Below.
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Creative Harvest Exhibit Opening
2023-08-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us at Hopewell Museum to celebrate local talent–our walls and shelves will be filled with the artwork of members of the Hopewell Creative Arts Guild. The Opening Reception is scheduled for Friday, August 4th, from 5:00-7:00pm. Refreshments provided.

22nd Annual Creative Harvest Art Exhibit Opening
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us for our 22nd Annual Creative Harvest Art Exhibit Opening in cooperation with Hopewell Creative Arts Guild. Talented artists of the region will bring a multi-faceted exhibit of 2 and 3-D works to the walls of the Museum. This is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. On display through September 30th.

Closing Reception for Tom Williams Woodcarving Exhibit
2023-07-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us at the Hopewell Museum on July 28th from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the closing reception for the Tom Williams Woodcarving exhibit. Tom will play music for us and his wife, Sherry Chandler, will share her poetry. Light refreshments available.

A Weekend of Jazz, In Honor of Bill Coleman
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16 | KY
Join us for a weekend of jazz celebrating the life of Bourbon County’s own jazz musician, Bill Coleman. Friday, July 14, at the Paris Bourbon County Library, Bill Allison will discuss Mr. Coleman’s life. On Saturday, July 15, at the Hopewell Museum, enjoy dinner and live jazz by the Walnut Street Ramblers, along with a live and silent auction. On Sunday, July 16, a free jazz concert will be held. To register for the Saturday night event with dinner and live jazz music, please complete the form below. Single tickets are $75. A discount of $65 per ticket applies for multiple tickets.
Friday – 6:30-7:30pm Educational Lecture, Paris Public Library – FREE!
Saturday – 6:30-10 pm, Jazz Concert w/Dinner, Open Bar & Auction – RSVP Online
Sunday – 2:00-3:00 pm, Jazz by Paris Youth, Chief Reed Park – FREE!
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Garrett Morgan Documentary
2023-06-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
Enjoy a screening of the award-winning film, ‘The Inventor’, about Paris native Garrett Morgan, on June 17th at 2:00 pm. The filmmakers, Cabral Clement and Philip Musey, will be here to share the story of their work and to answer any questions in a talk back session. These young men will be traveling from Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City, respectively–let’s be sure to give them a warm Paris welcome!

Summer Creatives Exhibit Opening
2023-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us for a exhibit of the works by our Summer Creatives Campers. Light refreshments. Free & open to the public

Summer Creatives Camp
2023-06-12 10:00 - 2023-06-16 13:00 | Hopewell Museum
Calling All Creatives! Summer Creatives Camp For ages 9-12. Campers will get to express their creativity across a variety of disciplines—visual art, cooking, photography, music and writing. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. daily. The week will culminate with an exhibit of all the work produced during camp on Saturday, June 17th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Limited to 22 campers. Registration will open April 28th. Cost is $20/week. Includes lunch & supplies. Please note a camera will not be provided unless indicated otherwise on your registration. Scholarships available. You can register online below or by calling 859-987-7274.
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Summer Creatives Camp Registration Is Closed! We reached the maximum capacity of 22 campers.

Box Supper in Millersburg
2023-05-20 16:00 - 19:00 | City Park, downtown, Millersburg, KY, 40348, United States
Join us for our Box Supper in Millersburg on Saturday, May 20th. We will meet at the city park on the old town square in downtown Millersburg at 4 p.m. Attendees will tour the Millersburg Colored School, the ArtCroft Gallery, and the Woods Chapel CME Church from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Supper will be from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. You can register online below or by calling 859-987-7274.
ATTENTION: UPON FURTHER CONSIDERATION, WE’VE DECIDED THAT THERE WILL BE NO MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT THE BOX SUPPER!
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Hopewell Docent Training & Coffee
2023-05-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Hopewell Museum
Docents will learn more about the current exhibit, see examples of History Hall tours from other docents, and enjoy coffee and pastries.

Paris Storytelling Festival: Jam Session w/Josh Goforth
2023-05-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Hopewell Museum

Tom Williams Woodcarving Artist's Reception
2023-05-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us for a reception honoring the artist Tom Williams and his woodcarving collection from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 12th at the Hopewell Museum. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Welcome New Director: Denise Brown – Apr. 27th
2023-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Hopewell Museum
Come meet our new director Denise Brown at the Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on April 27th at 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Hopewell Museum. Enjoy a night of networking!

Holiday Party & Annual Meeting for Hopewell Museum/H.P.B.C. Members
2022-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Museum
On Saturday, December 10, HPBC and Hopewell Museum will host its combined annual Holiday Party and membership meeting at Hopewell Museum. The evening will include the pot luck “soup supper” and the annual membership meeting normally held in November. Please phone the museum at 859-987-7274 to volunteer to make your special soup, pimento cheese sandwiches, olive nut sandwiches, cornbread, or desserts. Crackers are also needed.
Make plans to usher in the holiday season and join us for this festive evening on December 10 from 6:00—9:00 p.m. If you are not a member of the Hopewell Museum and Historic Paris-Bourbon County but would like to be, or if you’d like to renew your membership, please click here and complete our membership registration form.

Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner & Awards
2022-11-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Museum
Please join us for our annual Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner and Award Ceremony. The event will be Friday, November 18th from 6 pm to 9 pm. Celebrate HPBC’s Founder’s Day with guest speaker Dr. Woodford Van Meter and the delayed 2020 Mary Spears Van Meter Historic Preservation Award to the Bourbon Citizen Museum. Tickets are $45 per person. RSVP deadline is Friday, November 11th. You can RSVP online by completing the form below or by sending an email to info@dev.hopewellmuseum.org (if emailing please indicate your choice of bourbon glazed chicken or spinach lasagna for your dinner.
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Genealogy Workshops
2022-11-05 10:00 - 2022-11-12 16:00 | Paris-Bourbon County Public Library, 701 High St, Paris, KY, 40361, United States
In partnership with the Paris-Bourbon County Library we are hosting two Genealogy Workshops this fall! Workshop topics will help you understand how to use local, state, and national sources to trace your family history. Workshops are free unless requesting a boxed lunch. Each workshop is limited to 25 participants. Registration closed November 10th.

Cemetery Tour: Cedar Heights
2022-10-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Cedar Heights Cemetery, Cypress Street, Paris, KY, 40361, United States
Join us at Cedar Heights Cemetery and learn more about the history of Paris’s historic African American cemetery organized by our Historic Preservation committee. RSVP and pay online below or contact us at info@dev.hopewellmuseum.org by October 16. $15 per person.
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