Wayne County Kentucky Historical Society

08/11/2025

07/25/2025

Attention Chamber Members! 📣 This one is for you!

In an effort to support our local museum and promote the rich history of Monticello and Wayne County, we have partnered with the Wayne County Kentucky Historical Society to bring you a special Lunch and Learn event, "History Hour at the Museum." Join us on Tuesday October 7th from 12-1pm EST.

Are you a history buff? Have you simply been curious about our local museum and want to learn more about what all goes on there? This is the event for you!

During the Lunch and Learn event, museum staff and board members will lead us in an informational session that promises to not only cover the history of our hometown, but they'll also give us a behind-the-scenes look at how the museum operates. Guided tours of the museum will be offered to wrap up the event.

Seating is limited to 25 attendees and admission is free for Chamber Members. A boxed lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWUDXaD0pth0IBnGQJQ5SDf2-bfL2paNwUn5YA1NWumg_OwA/viewform

A huge thank you to Catron Insurance Agency for sponsoring this special event! ⭐

*Reminder: We have also added an After Hours event, "A Night at the Museum," to be held on October 7th from 5-7pm. The After Hours event will be open to the public and we encourage everyone to attend! Event flyer for the public event in the comments below ⬇

07/24/2025

Chamber Members — We need your help!

We’re launching a brand-new Chamber website with an upgraded Business Directory just for YOU! It will include links to your website, page, and even a contact form so visitors can send inquiries directly to your inbox — a Chamber referral, straight from our site!

Help us promote your most updated info by filling out this quick form: https://forms.gle/4MdZ5FHMYHq4MLwGA

Thank you for helping us promote your business!

07/24/2025

A Night at the Museum ⭐

Join us on Tuesday, October 7th from 5–7 PM at the Wayne County Museum for a FREE evening of history, hospitality, and hometown pride!

📍 75 N Main Street, Monticello, KY
🎟️ Free Admission
🍪 Free Refreshments
🎁 Door Prizes
🏛️ Guided Tours

*No registration required! Just mark your calendars and make plans to attend. 😊

Come explore one of Monticello’s hidden gems and learn all about the museum’s role in preserving and sharing the rich history of Monticello and Wayne County. Meet the passionate volunteers, hear the stories that shaped our community, and discover how you can get involved.

Event sponsored by Travis W. Bell Attorney at Law and Allen Vaughn, City Councilman ⭐

07/14/2025

Known as the "Heart of Lake Cumberland," Monticello in Wayne County has about five million visitors each year. But the small town wants to be know for more than just the lake. And they hope their downtown revitalization efforts do just that.

07/04/2025

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 🇺🇸

06/01/2025

June 1, 1792 - 233 Years Ago Today - Kentucky became the 15th state admitted to the union of the United States of America.

On April 2, 1792, five delegates from each of Kentucky’s nine counties gathered in Danville for a constitutional convention after the United States finally accepted Kentucky’s petition for statehood following nine conventions held over seven years. The state’s first constitution created a structure for state government but it never mentioned taxation, education, or a means of adding amendments. Ironically, Kentucky’s 100,000 citizens never voted on the constitution.

Two hundred thirty-three years later, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that Kentucky's current population is 4,540,740.

05/26/2025

05/21/2025

Make sure to come out to Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park for our "Milling 'Round the Mill: After Hours" program on May 26th! The event will be from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Wolf River Gristmill located along the banks of the Wolf River. Staff member Alec Parsons will be explaining the unique 200-plus year history of milling in this bend of the river. The guided tour will begin outside the mill next to the information kiosk. The tour is free and open for the public to attend. If you have any questions about the tour, please check the link below or call the park at (931) 879-6456.

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/sgt-alvin-c-york/ #/?event=milling-round-the-mill--after-hours-1

02/17/2025

Due to flooding and 3-6 inches of snow forecasted this week
the Elizabeth Furr Duncan (Genealogy Library) will be closed February 19-21.