History Archives

Preservation primer: A simple guide to saving old stuff (and talking about it)

by Grace Abernethy
October 9, 2023

Grace Abernethy, a historic preservationist and artist who will soon start a monthly Hoptown Chronicle column "Brick and Mortar Monthly,” provides readers with a primer on historic properties, including how they are defined, relevant terminology, available resources and options for funding assistance.

Downtown Tipsy Tour offering ‘seedy and scandalous’ stories is Saturday

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 27, 2023

Alissa Keller, executive director of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, will lead the tour.

South Christian farmer’s daughter built a rich life in Lexington

by Alissa Keller
September 18, 2023

Mary Kimbrough Stoner's story is revealed through book of poetry "The Cardinal Cat," which includes a tribute — in verse — to Hopkinsville.

Back to the Future block party is fundraiser for Hopkinsville’s clock tower

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 13, 2023

The 1980s themed party on Oct. 6 will feature a live band for an outdoor concert.

Western Union bike rack exemplifies a moment in Hopkinsville history

by Alissa Keller
August 21, 2023

The artifact – housed at the Pennyroyal Area Museum – was once housed outside of the historic Phoenix Building, which is slated for demolition.

Underground Railroad topic of next History on Tap

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 16, 2023

The free program is slated Sept. 1 at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

Alien Day planned Saturday at Pennyroyal Area Museum

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 15, 2023

The special event is a nod to the story of a Kelly farm family who claimed that aliens invaded their homeplace on Aug. 21, 1955.

Museum recognizes long-serving board member with Olde Lamplighter Award

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 7, 2023

Diane Croney Turner recently stepped down after serving approximately 30 years on the museum board.

Oral histories focus of Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration at museum

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 6, 2023

The Croney family was represented by four generations, including matriarch Nannie Croney whose oral history includes a story of resistance on behalf of her children.

Revolutionary-era trunk carried stories of nation’s past to Hopkinsville

by Alissa Keller
July 24, 2023

A closer look at a historic trunk housed by the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville & Christian County reveals more stories than one might expect.

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