Events

Commemorate 100 years of America’s entry in The Great War on April 6, 1917 with a movie & discussion to follow. Free.

David Bettez, Ph.D. “Kentucky and The Great War: World War One on the Homefront." Free & open to the public. David J. Bettez, Ph.D., is the author of Kentucky and the Great War: World War I on the Home Front (UPress of KY, 2016), and Kentucky Marine: Major General Logan Feland and the Making of […]

Teens in middle & high school, come to the Museum to create your own artwork! Free, with snacks & supplies included. This event is in partnership with Paris-Bourbon County Public Library.

A look at regional artists’ works throughout downtown Paris & at the Hopewell Museum. Artist is Jerry Freeman, photographer from Lexington. Free with light refreshments.

Enjoy a fun pre-Derby celebration at McConnell's Auction House, 1833 S. Main Street in Paris. Music by Mercy Men! Food, Live & Silent Auction, & Hat Contest! RSVP Required. Members $50/non-members $55/U40 $35. You may reserve a table for 6 for $350. Proceeds benefit education programs at HPBC/HM. VIEW AND BID ON LIVE & SILENT […]

A new community event! A workshop will be held at the Museum for teachers on May 13th. Sheila Arnold will lead the workshop entitled "Storytelling in the Classroom and at Home." Visit the Paris Storytelling Festival website for more details.

Teens in middle & high school, come to the Museum to create your own artwork! Free, with snacks & supplies included. This event is in partnership with Paris-Bourbon County Public Library.

Sessions will appeal to homeowners, businesses owners, & any community members interested in historic preservation. Guest speakers include Andrea Pompei-Lacy, Pre-registration required. Cost $20 per person & includes lunch.Guest speakers include Jen Spangler Williamson, Staff Architect at Kentucky Heritage Council, Andrea Pompei-Lacy, Paris-Bourbon County Planning & Zoning, and the Poynter Family that recently renovated The […]

Visit Glencoe, an 1840 Greek Revival home built for John Curtwright Lary and enjoy a Summer High Tea. Thanks to current owner Todd Lary. Located at 316 Austerlitz Rd. in Paris. $10 member/$15 nonmembers at the door.