Woodford County Historical Society
"Preserving the past
for future generations"
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Contact Us
Woodford County Historical Society
121 Rose Hill Avenue
Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: 859-873-6786
E-mail: woodfordkyhs@gmail.com
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Engraved
Brick Program
"Preserving the past for future generations".
The Woodford County Historical Society now offers a service which will allow you to leave a permanent mark on Woodford County.
Your thoughtful donation will leave a lasting physical memorial for yourself or someone you wish to honor.
The first 384 engraved bricks will be placed at the base of the flagpole located at the southeast corner of our property at 121 Rose Hill in Versailles. Additional bricks will pave the walkways to the three public entrances of the building.
An engraved brick may be the perfect way to "leave your mark" on Woodford County and make a thoughtful gift. A Certificate of Ownership for each brick will be mailed to you or to the person you designate.
The minimum donation for each engraved brick is $100. The cutoff date for purchase is August 1.
Each brick measures 4" X 8" X 2½" and is an attractive antique red color that closely matches our brick building.
What's New
We are now open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 1 and Thursdays and Fridays from 10 to 4, We will also be open on Saturdays from 10 to1 on occasions. Look for our 'Open' flag.
Want to visit outside of these hours?
Please make an appointment via email at: woodfordkyhs@gmail.com
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Please Note: The first floor of our building is handicapped accessible; however, the second floor and the restroom are not handicapped accessible.
Upcoming Events
Dedication of a road side marker in honor of Lafayette will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 26th on site at the Historical Society at 121 Rose Hill Avenue in Versailles. Julien Icher, French historian and founder of Lafayette Trail Inc will dedicate the marker. For more on Julien Icher, Click Here.
To pay annual membership or donate with PayPal click 'here'. Our PayPal account is woodfordkyhs@gmail.com. Designate payment as membership or donation.
Use Subscribe Button below if you want your membership automatically renewed each year - but be mindful that unsubscribing can be difficult.
Become a Member
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Founded in 1966 by individuals interested in preserving the rich history of Woodford County and its people. Our mission is "to engage all people in the discovery, interpretation, and excitement of Woodford County's past."
Membership Perks include an advance notice of Monthly Events and Quarterly Newsletters. A few old newsletters are linked below.
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Lexington Street article included.
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Montgomery Ave article included.
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Elm Street article included.
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Caverns in Woodford County
We rely on volunteers donating their precious time to fill many needs of the Historical Society. Do you have a particular talent you would be willing to share? From landscaping to bookkeeping, no position is too small to be greatly appreciated. Please call the Historical Society, or email, to learn more. Thank you for your interest!
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There are no age limits on learning or discovery. We strive to engage passionate community members of all ages.
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Are you a member of a Community Organization in need of "Service Hours"? We would Love to hear from you!
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