Welcome

The Madison County Historical Society, Inc. is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate our citizenry and visitors about the county’s unique history, archeology, architecture, and cultural heritage. The MCHS board also collaborates with governmental entities, educational institutions, and public/private businesses and organizations to promote, protect, and preserve Madison County history and heritage.

Recent News

"Footprints" Honored with Awards

Footprints: Traces of Black History in Richmond, Kentucky, recently published in a joint project between the Richmond Tourism Commission and the Madison County Historical Society, has been honored with two state awards.

On May 14th, 2024 the publication will receive the Blue Grass Trust Historical Preservation Clay Lancaster Award. On June 1, 2024 it will receive the Kentucky Historical Society Publication Award.

We congratulate those involved with this project and we are grateful to have such a project recognized by these awards.

Sharyn Mitchell discusses "Footprints"

Please follow the link below to see Sharyn Mitchell (Madison County Historical Society) discuss the new "Footprints: Traces of Black History in Richmond, Kentucky" with Richmond Tourism.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/RDrYAAN5JSN4Qr1i/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Music at the Battle of Richmond

Madison County History Forum

Events

Meeting Schedule of the Madison County Historical Society

Regular meeting date is the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meeting location will be in the Community Room of the Madison County Library at the corner of West Main and 5thStreet.

Presentations, when possible, are also live on Zoom.

Regular meeting time is 6:30 PM. Publicity will be made via Facebook, email, and the Community Calendar in the Richmond Register and Berea Citizen.

Dr. Jim Coy: Roy Kidd - The Madison-Model Years

05/19/2024 09:32 pm

We hope that you can join us for Dr. Jim Coy's exciting upcoming talk titled "Roy Kidd: the Madison-Model Years". This talk will cover more of Coach Roy Kidd's successful career. We hope to see you there.

When: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:30 PM

Where: Richmond Branch Madison County Public Library

This event will also be streamed on zoom for those of you who are not able to join us in person.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83622560616?pwd=dkkxanVqRXJ5aDJTL3NBN01vdTBPZz09

	Madison County Historical Society, Inc. P. O. Box 397 Richmond, KY 40476
	Email us : info@madisoncountykyhistory.org
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