America250KY Roadshow: Graves County
Title: America250KY Roadshow: Graves County
Start: July 26, 2025, 6:00 am CDT
End: July 26, 2025, 10:00 am CDT
Address: 601 17th St. Mayfield, KY 42066
Location: Graves County Public Library
Cost: FREE
Get ready, Graves County! The Kentucky Historical Society and America250KY are coming to town. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, we're hitting the road with a series of “America250KY Roadshows.” These exciting events are rolling through Kentucky, bringing the vibrant stories of our local histories to life with passionate local historians and showcasing treasures from the KHS collections!
Join us at the Graves County Public Library, where you’ll dive into the fascinating history of the Jackson Purchase, hear from a knowledgeable local historian, explore amazing collections from KHS, and so much more!
Schedule:
10:00 -10:15 am CT America250KY Talk
10:15 - 10:45 am Collection's Corner
10:45 - 11:00 am 15 min break
11:00 - 11:45 am Local History Talk
11:45 am - 12:00 pm 15 min break
12:00 - 12:15 pm Using the Catalog
12:15 - 12:30 pm Using Online Resources
12:30 - 12:45 pm Civil War Governors of KY Program
12:45 - 1:00 pm Historical Marker Program