Pennyroyal Area Museum Archives

Ted Poston’s ‘Dark Side’ stories will launch the first meeting of Museum Book Club

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 9, 2021

Ted Poston wrote the fictionalized accounts of his childhood growing up in segregated Hopkinsville as a personal project during his newspaper career. They were first published as a collection a decade after his death.

Hopkinsville City Council starts new term with appointments to boards, commissions

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 5, 2021

The 12 council members and several city employees made up most of the appointments. Others were filled by local residents.

Museum reopens, slates crafting activity Dec. 18, 19

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 16, 2020

The craft activity can be completed at the museum or taken home to be completed later.

Only in Hoptown: A holiday shopping guide that is uniquely Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 4, 2020

You won’t find these gifts in a big box store or from giant online retailers. They all come from a local entrepreneur, a longtime business interest in our community or a not-for-profit organization.

Small Business Saturday never felt so important to local, independent owners

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 27, 2020

Many businesses are counting on Christmas sales to offset some of their losses from the coronavirus pandemic.

Museum and Alhambra adjusting operations to state coronavirus rules

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 21, 2020

While events are on hold for at least a few weeks, both of the downtown institutions will keep their gift shops open.

History on Tap to highlight Christian County’s lesser-know notables during virtual event

by Julia Hunter
November 11, 2020

This will be a live, virtual presentation set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, streaming on the museum’s Facebook page.

Ceremony set to install county’s first historical marker to a woman

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 7, 2020

The marker will recognize Mary Edmunds Bronaugh, who was among Kentucky's earliest female lawyers when she passed the bar in 1915.

Planters Bank holiday promotion begins with $60,000 in gifts to not-for-profit groups

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 23, 2020

Three Hopkinsville organizations — the Hopkinsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Pennyroyal Arts Council — are among those selected.

Hoptoberfest is Friday and Saturday downtown

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 20, 2020

A Hopkinsville trivia contest, sponsored by Hoptown Chronicle, will occur during breaks in the Beards of the Brewery competition. Several prizes donated by local businesses and organizations will be awarded. The trivia questions are about local history and downtown.

Museum’s October events including recounting of Bell Witch story, spooky cemetery stroll

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 1, 2020

Other events include a spooky stroll through a local cemetery and movie night at the museum.

List of programs suspended through Oct. 2

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 25, 2020

Several programs have been suspended following guidance from Health Director Kayla Bebout to help curb the spread of COVID-19.