History

Wynn Radford will give the May 28 program that highlights the lives of local military soldiers who served from the American Revolution through modern conflicts.

Museum director Alissa Keller delves into the history of American quilt-making and examines a stunning iris applique quilt, sewn nearly 100 years ago by a local woman. It is part of an exhibition currently open at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

Straddling the state line on acreage that later became Fort Campbell, the community had ties to one of the biggest land scandals in early America, a nationwide religious movement and local families whose descendants still live in Christian County today.

An Italian immigrant who sold oysters and fish in Hopkinsville in the 1930s is one of the personalities from local history who helped spark a special meal at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

Two former Shaker communities are preserved historical sites in Kentucky — Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill near Lexington and South Union Shaker Village near Auburn.

Jim Coursey will give the talk on Tuesday, April 7.

A celebration of Women's History Month and the United States' 250th anniversary through the exemplary lives of women connected to Hopkinsville.

In recognition of Women's History Month, the program will feature short biographies of local woman who have influenced the community.

Actors will portray people who were significant in the life of Cayce, who became known as the "Sleeping Prophet."

This year also marks the 100th anniversary of Freeman's first meeting in its South Virginia Street sanctuary, where community members often found support for racial justice initiatives.

Columnist Grace Abernethy explores the life of a Methodist minister who lived in the Dalton house when the East Seventh Street residence was a parsonage.

Community members are invited to the workshop, led by Kentucky writer Constance Alexander, on March 4 at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.