History Archives

‘Ghost of a Lost Cause’ tells an unfinished story stretching beyond ‘friendliest small town’

by Berry Craig
January 8, 2024

The struggle to remove the Confederate statue on the Calloway County Courthouse lawn inspired the film to be shown Jan. 15 at Murray State University.

Brick and Mortar Monthly: Everything and the kitchen sink

by Grace Abernethy
December 30, 2023

The kitchen, along with quarters for cooks who worked in the Dalton house, reveal more stories about the historic Seventh Street house.

Happy New Year. Don’t try this at home.

by Berry Craig
December 29, 2023

Anvil-firing was a risky way to celebrate.

Gant Gaither’s scarves depict whimsical designs from one of Hopkinsville’s most creative sons

by Alissa Keller
December 18, 2023

Among the scarves designed by Gant Gaither in the Pennyroyal Area Museum's collection is one depicting ice skating horses.

University of Kentucky oral history project collects memories of 2021 Mayfield tornado

by Hannah Saad
December 16, 2023

The project documents stories of recovery from the perspective of survivors.

History on Tap will wrap up 2023 with a look at three years in local history

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 13, 2023

Historian William T. Turner will join museum staff members for a look at 1823, 1923 and 2023.

Gov. Edward T. Breathitt statue dedicated in Hopkinsville, where he began his law career

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 5, 2023

Breathitt, a Hopkinsville native, became Kentucky's 51st governor in 1963. He was 39 years old when he took office.

Elements of Style: A Colonial Revival home in Hopkinsville

by Grace Abernethy
November 27, 2023

When it comes to the Colonial Revival architectural style, there is more than meets the eye, writes historic preservationist Grace Abernethy.

Museum to host presentation on America’s 250th celebration plans

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 21, 2023

Tyler McDaniel, of the Kentucky Historical Society, will share how KHS is leading efforts to explore Kentucky’s role in the United States before, during and after the revolution.

Parking meters illustrate changing times in downtown Hopkinsville

by Alissa Keller
November 20, 2023

For 40 years, parking meters lined the streets of downtown Hopkinsville, during a period of industrial progress that eventually drove people — and parking meters — out of the city's center.

The Phoenix, one of Hopkinsville’s oldest downtown landmarks, is gone

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 7, 2023

Hoptown Chronicle shot a series of photographs documenting the final stage of the historic building's demolition.

Brick & Mortar Monthly: Meet the Dalton House

by Grace Abernethy
October 23, 2023

Grace and Brendan Abernethy, transplants from Nashville, were looking for a "good wreck" of an old house when they found their place on East Seventh Street in Hopkinsville.