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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at Hopewell Museum during the Fall ArtWalk. Our featured artist will be Michael Johnathon. Refreshments will be served.
We welcome school leaders to tour the museum. Donuts and Coffee will be served.
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.