Historic Paris Bourbon County/Hopewell Museum
History & Fine Art
800 Pleasant Street
Paris, Kentucky  40361
859-987-7274
hopewellmuseum@yahoo.com
Hopewell Museum and HPBC
Calendar of Events


July 23, 2010, Friday, 5-9 PM. Paris ARTWALK.  
A look at regional artists’ works throughout downtown Paris and at the
Hopewell Museum.  Refreshments and special gallery tours of The Arts of
Kentucky from Private and Public collections.  Artist Frosty Rankin will be at
the Museum.  Look at his work at:
 frostyartwork.com

August 13, 2010, Friday, 6 PM at Hopewell Museum.  
Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner. Annual Founder’s Day Dinner with social hour
at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm.  Speaker to be Announced. Cost:  Members
$50/non-members $55

September 10, 2010, Friday, 5:30-8:30 PM.    
Opening Reception for All Things Equine.  Enjoy the equine art of talented
Stoner Creek Artists along with the art and history of the horses and farms
that are distinctly Bourbon County and Central Kentucky.  Exhibit up through  
Nov. 7, 2010.

September 19, 2010, Sunday, 4:00-7:00 PM.
Picnic in the Park:  Bring your lawn chair and join HPBC/Hopewell Museum for
a picnic in the park, featuring music and activities for all ages.  Hopewell
Spring Park off  Second Street, Paris KY.  Cost: $5 donation requested.  
Tables for 6 available for $30.  

October 3, 2010, Sunday, 2:00-5 PM.  
Fall Open House at Ewalt’s Crossroads, the 1792 home of Kay & Ed Thomas.  
1495 Clay Kiser Road, Paris., KY  Cost: $10 members/$15 non-members.

November 4, 2010, Thursday, 6 PM at the museum  
Annual membership meeting and soup supper at 6 pm.    KHC Chautauqua
presenter Dr. Edward B. Smith of Cynthiana will portray Adolph Rupp at 7 pm
following the meal.  Cost:  free.

November  2010  Festival of Wreaths:  A Celebration of Christmas Creativity.
Express your holiday creativity by entering a wreath, tabletop tree or
gingerbread house into our fundraising exhibit that will be auctioned at the
December 11 Christmas Party.  Watch for more info.  

December 6, 2009, Sunday, 2-4 PM at the museum.  
Santa & Mrs. Claus.  Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their museum helpers for
photos, crafts and refreshments.  For kids of all ages. Free

December 11, 2010, Saturday, 6-9 PM.
Celebrate the season with a lively evening of food, friends and Christmas
cheer. Live Auction of Festival of Wreaths entrants. Cost:  Members $50/non-
members. $55.