Pennyroyal Area Museum Celebrates 50 Years!

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Hopkinsville History Foundation

The Hopkinsville History Foundation preserves and shares the rich history of Hopkinsville and the surrounding Pennyroyal area through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community events, fostering a deeper appreciation for local heritage.

Celebrate 50 years of stories at our Museum 50th Birthday Bash 🎉🏛️ Join us at the museum for a day of festivities, including a Pioneers barbecue lunch, live Bluegrass music by the Todd County Boys, and a special program featuring Hopkinsville-Christian County Historian William T. Turner!&nbsp; Tickets are $15 per person. Want to join our exclusive 1976 Club and 1776 Club? Visit our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/50th-birthday-bbq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">website</a> for more information. *Please note, the additional processing fee/contribution is not&nbsp;required at checkout. To avoid this, select &quot;other amount&quot; and enter amount as &quot;$0.&quot; Join us as we honor half a century of preserving Hopkinsville&rsquo;s history!

Museum 50th Birthday Bash

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Hopkinsville Historic Community invite Museum Members and residents of the local residential historic districts to take an afternoon South Main Stroll with us on Sunday, September 13&nbsp;at 1:30pm. Led by Museum Director Alissa Keller, this walking tour will explore the residential district along South Main from about 17th to 20th streets. She will discuss historic architecture while sharing stories of the people that have shaped our town. The tour will start in front of 1715 South Main Street and will end at 2011 South Main with cookies and lemonade on the porch. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes and cover approximately one-half mile. The tour is free, but registration is encouraged. Want to join us but not a Museum Member? Memberships start at $25.00 per year and come with a whole list of benefits. For more information, visit <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/membership/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/membership/</a> *Please note, the additional processing fee/contribution is not&nbsp;required at checkout. To avoid this, select &quot;other amount&quot; and enter amount as &quot;$0.&quot;

South Main Stroll

The Hopkinsville History Foundation in collaboration with the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and with support from Planters Bank announces its third annual gala fundraiser Palm Royale: The Museum&rsquo;s Gant Gaither Gala on Friday, September 18, 2026. &nbsp; Inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art&rsquo;s Met Gala, this evening will begin with a grand promenade entrance and cocktail hour inside the Pennyroyal Area Museum followed by a dinner and music with Full Circle outside under the stars. The promenade and cocktail hour start at 6:00pm with dinner and music at 7:00pm.&nbsp; The theme for the evening is inspired by local artist&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://hoptownchronicle.org/gant-gaither-an-artist-and-hollywood-and-broadway-producer-grew-up-in-hopkinsville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Gant Gaither</a>, the gala celebrates the life and work of one of Hopkinsville&rsquo;s most creative souls.&nbsp; For more information, visit our website: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/museum-gala/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/museum-gala/</a> Your presence supports the Museum and its mission to share the stories of our community through an inclusive dialogue about our history. Register below to confirm your attendance, guests, and sponsorship details. *Please note, the additional processing fee/contribution is not&nbsp;required at checkout. To avoid this, select &quot;other amount&quot; and enter amount as &quot;$0.&quot;

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