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SUMMARY:Epic Hour
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, August 25 at 5:00pm\, the Museum and Library join forces for Epic Hour. The hour will start at the library and include a short walking tour and visit to the Pennyroyal Area Museum. The hour will conclude back at the library. Epic Hour is one hour of free programming scheduled for school-age youth.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/epic-hour/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260827T183000
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SUMMARY:History on Tap
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to History on Tap Thursday\, August 27 at 6:30pm.  \nMuseum Director Alissa Keller will present “From Hoptown to Hollywood: Gant Gaither’s Life & Art.”\n\nAfter graduating from Hopkinsville High School\, this son of a local surgeon studied abroad\, opened a theater in Miami\, worked as a producer in Broadway and Hollywood\, and became great friends with celebrities like Grace Kelly. He settled in the resort community of Palm Springs in the 1960s where he established himself as an artist. His whimsical designs featured animals of all kinds and were used as designs for textiles and home interior products.\n\nIn 2023\, the Museum received a large donation of archives and photographs from a resident of Palm Springs\, California. This gentleman and his wife had purchased the former home of Gant Gaither\, and these materials had been left behind. In this program\, Keller will explore the life of Gant Gaither\, one of the most creative souls ever to come out of Hopkinsville\, through the materials he left behind.\n\nThe Museum’s annual gala on Friday\, September 18 will also celebrate the life and art of Gant Gaither. Two tickets to the gala will be given away at History on Tap. You don’t want to miss it!\nHistory on Tap is a free series that seeks to share local history in a relaxed\, fun setting. Programs are typically held on the last Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at Hopkinsville Brewing Company. \nFor more information\, follow us on Facebook or give us a call at 270-887-4270.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/history-on-tap-6/
LOCATION:Hopkinsville Brewing Company\, 102 E 5th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY\, 42240\, United States
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 4:30pm. Meetings are conducted at the Pennyroyal Area Museum and are open to the public. There is no meeting in December. \nUpcoming meeting dates: \n\nOctober 14\, 2026\nNovember 11\, 2026
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/board-meeting-28/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Supper Club: Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to announce an EXTRA-SPECIAL Supper Club for September!  \nAs we lead up to this year’s museum gala\, we want to offer a special Supper Club inspired by the event. This year’s gala celebrates Hopkinsville-born artist Gant Gaither and his art\, legacy\, and life\, of which he spent much of in Palm Springs\, California. \nThis Supper Club will transport guests to mid-century Palm Springs\, using recipes from “A Taste of Palm Springs” – submitted by some of the resort city’s most famous residents. \nSince this is an add-on\, this Supper Club is not included in the 2026 season ticket package. Purchase tickets HERE! \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/supper-club-palm-springs/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T143000
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SUMMARY:South Main Stroll - Member's Only
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Hopkinsville Historic Community invite Museum Members and residents of the local residential historic districts to take an afternoon South Main Stroll with us on Sunday\, September 13 at 1:30pm. Led by Museum Director Alissa Keller\, this walking tour will explore the residential district along South Main from about 17th to 20th streets. She will discuss historic architecture while sharing stories of the people that have shaped our town. \nThe tour will start in front of 1715 South Main Street and will end at 2011 South Main with cookies and lemonade on the porch. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes and cover approximately one-half mile. The tour is free\, but registration is encouraged. Register online HERE or by calling the Pennyroyal Area Museum at (270) 887-4240.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/south-main-stroll-members-only/
LOCATION:1715 South Main Street\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, 1715 South Main Street\, Hopkinsville\, KY\, 42240
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094040
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SUMMARY:Museum Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Hopkinsville History Foundation in collaboration with the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and with support from Planters Bank announces its third annual gala fundraiser Palm Royale: The Museum’s Gant Gaither Gala on Friday\, September 18\, 2026.* This fundraising event supports the Museum and its mission to share the stories of our community through an inclusive dialogue about our history. \nInspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Met Gala\, this evening will begin with a grand promenade entrance and cocktail hour inside the Pennyroyal Area Museum followed by a dinner and music with Full Circle outside under the stars. The promenade and cocktail hour start at 6:00pm with dinner and music at 7:00pm. \nThe event will also feature a special art installation inspired by items designed by Gant Gaither. The pieces that compose this unique “Create from the Collection” exhibition will be created by local artists and available for purchase at a silent auction during the event. More information about participating as an artist will be shared soon. \nThe theme for the evening is “Palm Royale: The Museum’s Gant Gaither Gala.” Inspired by local artist Gant Gaither\, this evening of mid-century glamor celebrates the life and work of one of Hopkinsville’s most creative souls. After graduating from Hopkinsville High School\, this son of a local surgeon studied abroad\, opened a theater in Miami\, worked as a producer in Broadway and Hollywood\, and became great friends with celebrities like Grace Kelly. He settled in the resort community of Palm Springs\, California in the 1960s where he established himself as an artist. His whimsical designs featured animals of all kinds and were used as designs for textiles and home interior products. Guests are encouraged (but not required) to use the whimsical\, 1960s resort theme as inspiration for their attire. \nThe event will also feature a special art installation inspired by items designed by Gant Gaither. The pieces that compose this unique “Create from the Collection” exhibition will be created by local artists and available for purchase at a silent auction during the event. More information about participating as an artist will be shared soon. In the meantime\, view the art HERE. \nTickets are $100 per person. Reserved tables with premier seating for 8 people are available for $1\,000. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available All proceeds support the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County. \nTickets on sale now!\nTickets are on sale at the Pennyroyal Area Museum or online through Zeffy starting Saturday\, Aug. 1. For more information\, visit our website\, follow us on Facebook\, or contact us at (270) 887-4270. \nWe hope you will support the Museum as we celebrate the art\, history\, and culture of Christian County on this enchanted evening.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/museum-gala/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260921T180000
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SUMMARY:bell hooks Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County\, Hoptown Chronicle\, the Christian County Literacy Council\, and the bell hooks Legacy Group invite you to the next gathering of the bell hooks Book Club\, an informal group who will come together in conversation of Hopkinsville native bell hooks and her extensive work. The next gathering will be Monday\, Sept. 21 at 6pm at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. \nThe group will begin a new discussion of hooks’ book of poetry\, Appalachian Elegy: Poetry and Place. Writer\, cultural critic\, feminist icon\, and Hopkinsville native bell hooks meditates on the harsh realities\, beauty\, and deep struggles of life in the Appalachian region. \nDiscussions will continue on the third Monday of each month. \nCopies of Appalachian Elegy are available in The Vault by Planters Bank Museum Shop\, online through our Shopify store\, to check out from the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library\, or from your favorite bookseller. \nThe bell hooks Legacy Group is a grassroots alliance that nurtures the meaning and impact of the writer’s stories\, essays and poems in her hometown\, Hopkinsville\, Kentucky\, where she began life as Gloria Jean Watkins. Follow bellhookslegacygroup on Instagram for more information. \nFor more information\, contact the Museums at 270-887-4270\, or visit us in person at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/bell-hooks-book-club-10/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T193000
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SUMMARY:History on Tap
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to History on Tap Thursday\, September 24 at 6:30pm.\nMuseum Director Alissa Keller will present on the poetry of bell hooks – on the eve of the literary legend’s birthday. \nHopkinsville native bell hooks – born Gloria Jean Watkins – was a writer\, philosopher\, feminist icon\, educator\, activist\, and a force in feminist theory and in cultural criticism. After growing up in a segregated Hopkinsville\, she created over 70 pieces of published work\, ranging from films\, to children’s books\, to poetry. \nThis installment of History on Tap will focus on hooks’ poetry and verse\, most famously published in her book Appalachian Elegy. \nHistory on Tap is a free series that seeks to share local history in a relaxed\, fun setting. Programs are typically held on the last Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at Hopkinsville Brewing Company. \nFor more information\, follow us on Facebook or give us a call at 270-887-4270.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/history-on-tap-7/
LOCATION:Hopkinsville Brewing Company\, 102 E 5th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY\, 42240\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T193000
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SUMMARY:October 2026 Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Christian County invite you to join The Supper Club: Inspiring Cultural & Culinary Conversations\, an open group that will explore the diversity of our community through food. The club is open to anyone who loves food\, conversation\, and learning about other cultures through commensality\, which means together at the table. \nThe Supper Club’s next meeting will be Thursday\, October 8 and will meet at the Pennyroyal Area Museum at 6pm. This month’s program welcomes back Dr. Paresh and Mona Sheth who will be sharing even more Indian recipes. The duo will demonstrate traditional dishes\, and guests will have the opportunity to taste and experience the cuisine\, as well as take home a recipe and any unique ingredients required to cook the dish at home. \nThe cost to attend this delicious program will be $10.00 per person. There will be one last Supper Club gathering through the end of this year on December 10\, 2026. All programs will be held at the Pennyroyal Area Museum at 6pm. \nTickets can be purchased at the Pennyroyal Area Museum or online in our Shopify store. \nThe Supper Club is designed to build community belonging. Sharing conversations over a meal is a great way to bring people together to share their culture\, rituals\, and traditions. With compassion at heart and a journey with history\, our goal is to build a community that understands and promotes cross-cultural dialogue with our neighbors. \nTo register for the Supper Club\, visit us online in our Shopify store or call us at 270-887-4270. Visit our Facebook event page for up-to-date information. \n 
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/october-2026-supper-club/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
CATEGORIES:This Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T173000
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 4:30pm. Meetings are conducted at the Pennyroyal Area Museum and are open to the public. There is no meeting in December. \nUpcoming meeting dates: \n\nNovember 11\, 2026
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/board-meeting-29/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T173000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094040
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SUMMARY:Tree Week Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Christian County Master Gardeners invite you to take an evening stroll in Riverside Cemetery on Saturday\, October 17 at 4pm. The tour will feature identification of trees\, discussion of symbolism on historic tombstones\, and stories of the lives of people laid to rest in the cemetery. \nThis Tree Week Tour is offered as part of the Urban Forest Initiative\, a collaborative group of University of Kentucky and Kentucky community stakeholders whose purpose is to promote and protect the urban tree canopy on the UK campus and throughout the region. The group strives to raise awareness of the ecological\, social\, and economic benefits provided by urban trees. \nThe tour will gather at the Latham Mausoleum straight in from the main entrance to Riverside Cemetery. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes and cover less than one mile. Registration is encouraged. Tickets are $10 per person and FREE for Museum Members. Purchase tickets online through Zeffy or in person at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. \n*Interested in becoming a Museum Member? Memberships start at $25.00 per year and come with a list of benefits. For more information\, visit https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/membership/
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/tree-week-tour-2/
LOCATION:Riverside Cemetery\, 119 Metcalfe Ln\, Hopkinsville\, Kentucky\, 42240
CATEGORIES:This Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094040
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SUMMARY:History on Tap
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to History on Tap Thursday\, October 22 at 6:30pm. More information to come soon! \nHistory on Tap is a free series that seeks to share local history in a relaxed\, fun setting. Programs are typically held on the last Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at Hopkinsville Brewing Company. \nFor more information\, follow us on Facebook or give us a call at 270-887-4270.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/history-on-tap-8/
LOCATION:Hopkinsville Brewing Company\, 102 E 5th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY\, 42240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T170000
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SUMMARY:Morbid & Macabre Tipsy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County for a night on the town Saturday\, October 24 at 5:00pm for a special Morbid & Macabre Downtown Tipsy Tour. \nThis walking tour will begin at the Pennyroyal Area Museum and visit three of Hopkinsville’s downtown establishments as we stroll\, eat\, and drink our way through some of Hopkinsville’s darkest stories of murder\, crime\, mystery\, and scandal. \nThis program is limited to guests 21 years and over. A special alcoholic beverage will be included from The Crusty Pig and The Mixer\, and a charcuterie cup will come from the Book & Bottle Shop. Mocktail options are also available. \nThe tour will last about 2 hours\, cover approximately 1-1.5 miles\, and will end at Hopkinsville Brewing Company on Fifth Street. Tickets are $40.00 per person and Museum Members receive a $5.00 discount. \nTickets can be purchased at the Pennyroyal Area Museum or online through Shopify.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/morbid-macabre-tipsy-tour/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
CATEGORIES:This Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094040
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SUMMARY:bell hooks Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County\, Hoptown Chronicle\, the Christian County Literacy Council\, and the bell hooks Legacy Group invite you to the next gathering of the bell hooks Book Club\, an informal group who will come together in conversation of Hopkinsville native bell hooks and her extensive work. The next gathering will be Monday\, Aug. 17 at 6pm at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. \nThe group will continue its discussion of bell hooks’s 2001 book Salvation: Black People and Love. Writer\, cultural critic\, feminist icon\, and Hopkinsville native bell hooks makes an urgent call for a cultural return to a love ethic as she explores the legacy of slavery\, Black masculinity\, the crisis of self-love\, and a return to a beloved community. \nThe group will discuss Chapter 6\, “Mama Love.” Discussions will continue with subsequent chapters on the third Monday of each month. \nCopies of Salvation are available in The Vault by Planters Bank Museum Shop\, online through our Shopify store\, to check out from the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library\, or from your favorite bookseller. \nThe bell hooks Legacy Group is a grassroots alliance that nurtures the meaning and impact of the writer’s stories\, essays and poems in her hometown\, Hopkinsville\, Kentucky\, where she began life as Gloria Jean Watkins. Follow bellhookslegacygroup on Instagram for more information. \nFor more information\, contact the Museums at 270-887-4270\, or visit us in person at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/bell-hooks-book-club-11/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
CATEGORIES:This Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261111T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261111T173000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094040
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 4:30pm. Meetings are conducted at the Pennyroyal Area Museum and are open to the public. There is no meeting in December.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/board-meeting-30/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261210T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094040
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SUMMARY:December 2026 Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:The Supper Club: Inspiring Cultural & Culinary Conversations\, is an open group that explores the diversity of our community through food. The club is open to anyone who loves food\, conversation\, and learning about other cultures through commensality. Sharing conversations over a meal is a great way to bring people together to share their culture\, rituals\, and traditions. With compassion at heart\, our goal is to build belonging in a community that understands and promotes cross-cultural dialogue with our neighbors.  \nCost to attend is $10. More information to come soon!
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/december-2026-supper-club/
LOCATION:Pennyroyal Area Museum\, 217 E 9th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY 42240\, Hopkinsville\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County":MAILTO:info@museumsofhopkinsville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261217T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261217T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195116Z
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SUMMARY:History on Tap
DESCRIPTION:The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to History on Tap Thursday\, December 17 at 6:30pm. More information to come soon! \nHistory on Tap is a free series that seeks to share local history in a relaxed\, fun setting. Programs are typically held on the last Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at Hopkinsville Brewing Company. \nFor more information\, follow us on Facebook or give us a call at 270-887-4270.
URL:https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/event/history-on-tap-9/
LOCATION:Hopkinsville Brewing Company\, 102 E 5th St\, Hopkinsville\, KY\, 42240\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County":MAILTO:info@museumsofhopkinsville.org
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