Hopewell Museum

Paris ARTWALK
2019-04-12 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Hopewell Museum
A look at regional artists’ works throughout downtown Paris & at the Hopewell Museum. Featured artist is Sarah Spradlin. Light refreshments. Free & open to the public.

Teen Art Studio
2019-04-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-06-06 16:00 - 17:00 and 9 more dates | Hopewell Museum
Create your own artwork every Thursday at the Museum! In partnership with Paris-Bourbon County Library. Sponsored by The Cralle Foundation & Micah Campbell—Kentucky Farm Bureau, Bourbon County. Free, with snacks & supplies included. No Teen Art Studio in January & December.

Family Fun Studio: Kid's Derby Art Day
2019-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
Hands-on art & history activities. Activities subject to change. Pre-registration requested, space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are 2-4 PM unless otherwise noted. Free.

Win, Place & Show Derby Party
2019-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barr House, 1200 Cypress Street, Paris, KY, 40361, United States
The Barr House, 1200 Cypress Street. Join us for a fun pre-Derby celebration with dance music by The Mercy Men! Food, Live & Silent Auction, & Hat Contest! We are thrilled to welcome Eddie Caskey of the Palmer-Hampton Agency and Caskey’s Auctioneer Services as our guest auctioneer! RSVP Required. $60 Members/ $65 Non-members /$40 U40 /$70 at the door. Each ticket includes two drink tickets for the evening. Reserve a table for 8 for $400. Proceeds benefit education programs at HPBC/HM.
Parking Information
There is limited parking at the Barr House, so we do encourage carpooling where possible. There will be parking attendants to direct you on where to park around the House and there is also on street parking.
Limited free valet parking is available.
Pre-paid guests
If you have paid for your ticket or table in advance you will go to the pre-paid check-in tables to give your name and receive your program, drink tickets, and table number for the evening. If you are part of a table that was purchased give the name of the person/business that purchased the table to receive your table number.
Pay at the door
If you have not yet paid for your ticket please go to the purchase ticket table when you arrive to do so.
Thank you to our 2019 Exacta Sponsors!
The Barr House Inn
CMWA
Bourbon County Citizen
Bluegrass Endodontics

Paris Storytelling Festival Jam Session with the Ruckers
2019-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Hopewell Museum
Nationally known storytelling musicians, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, will hold an all-ages jam session for anyone who plays, sings, or just enjoys music. Free & open to the public.

Local History Day
2019-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Hopewell Museum
Join us at the museum for a student project showcase! Local area students have worked on local history projects to submit for the 1st Annual Mary Spears Van Meter History Award.

Historic Preservation Month Event TBD
2019-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Hopewell Museum

Exhibit Opening: Hattie Hutchcraft Hill: Bourbon County’s Adventurous Artist (1847-1921)
2019-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
Light refreshments. Free & open to the public. This exhibit will study the life and works of the internationally known artist of the aesthetic movement who was born and ultimately buried in Bourbon County, KY. Curated by Margaret Layton. On display through September 29.

Summer Photography Camp, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., June 18th through 21st
2019-06-18 12:00 - 2019-06-21 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
June 18-21, 12-4 PM Photography Camp. For ages 8-11. Campers will study the current exhibit, meet professional photographers, learn about the history of photography, & create their own artwork. Space is limited & pre-registration required on a firstcome, first served basis. Registration will open April 1st. Cost $20/week. Includes lunch & supplies. Scholarships available. Sponsored by Traditional Bank

Photography Camp Exhibit Opening
2019-06-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Hopewell Museum
Light refreshments. Free & open to the public.

New Annual Event for 2019: Hidden History
2019-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Museum
Details To Be Determined!

Family Fun Series: Old Fashioned Community Ice Cream Social at Hopewell Springs Park
2019-07-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Springs Park, Second Street near bridge over Houston Creek, Paris, KY, 40361, United States

Field Trip to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
2019-07-27 09:00 - 17:00
Members & volunteers are invited to join your Museum friends for a day trip to Shaker Village. Space is limited & pre-registration required. $20 Members/$25 Non-members.

Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner
2019-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum
Annual Founder’s Day Dinner with social hour at 6 PM & dinner at 7 PM featuring special guest speaker, Tressa Brown from the Kentucky Heritage Council. Presentation of Annual Historic Preservation Award. RSVP Required. $35 Members/$40 Non-members.
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