Hopewell Museum

Teen Art Studio, Thursdays 4-5 PM
2020-03-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Teens from all schools are invited to create their own artwork every Thursday at the Museum! In partnership with Paris-Bourbon County Library. Supported in part by the Joy Vaughn Venter Art Fund. Free, with snacks & supplies included. No Teen Art Studio in January & December or during summer break, unless otherwise posted on social media.

Hopewell Docent Training & Coffee
2020-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
Docents will learn more about the current exhibit, see examples of History Hall tours from other docents, and enjoy coffee and pastries.

Black Hemp History
2020-02-16 14:00 - 16:00
We will be joined by Andrew Patrick, PhD and Ashley Smith, co-founder of Black Soil: Our Better Nature for a program discussing the integral role of African-Americans in agriculture and the Kentucky hemp industry. Part of our Black History Month programming in partnership with the Paris-Bourbon County Library & the Kentucky Hemp Heritage Alliance. Free & open to the public.

The Tribulations & Triumph of Elisha Green at the Paris- Bourbon County Library
2020-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Paris-Bourbon County Public Library, 701 High St, Paris, KY, 40361, United States
Dr. Randolph Runyon will speak on his new book about the Reverend Elisha Green. Part of our Black History Month programming in partnership with the Paris-Bourbon County Library. Free & open to the public.

Exhibit Opening: Politics the Damnedest: Bourbon County People, Events, & Movements from 1780-1980
2020-02-09 14:00 - 16:00
This exhibit tells the story of people, events, and movements that impacted local, state, and national politics from 1780 to 1980. Special guests: Women’s Suffrage Centennial Chorus. In honor of the exhibit, which will feature a section on the 19th Amendment and suffrage, the Kentucky Women’s Suffrage Choir will sing suffrage songs. Light refreshments. Free & open to the public. On display through June 21.

Christmas Party
2019-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Hopewell Museum
Enjoy a festive evening with friends, heavy hors d’oeuvres, & drinks! RSVP by Dec. 12.
$35 Members/$40 Non-members. Proceeds benefit education programs.
Reserve online!

Family Fun Series: Santa at the Museum 1:30*, 2-4 PM
2019-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopewell Museum
Meet Santa and his Museum helpers for free photos, crafts, and cookies. *Families of children with special needs may schedule an appointment between 1:30-2:00 PM. Free & open to the public. Sponsored by Kentucky Bank.

Family Fun Series: Gingerbread Houses with Fonda Eigel (Register by November 9)
2019-11-16 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.

Annual Membership Meeting & Soup Supper
2019-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum
Free & open to members.

Teen Art Studio
2019-10-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-09-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-09-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Ruddles Mills Cemetery Walking Tour
2019-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Ruddles Mills Cemetery
Insights provided by local historians. Pre-registration required. $10/person, students under 15 free. Proceeds benefit HPBC/HM and Ruddles Mills Cemetery.

Family Fun Series: Night at the Museum, 6-8 PM
2019-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum

Exhibit Opening: Creative Harvest
2019-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum
Free & open to the public. Talented artists of the region bring a multi-faceted exhibit of 2 and 3-D works to the walls of the Museum. On display through December 16.

Fall Open House at Fairfield
2019-09-15 14:00 - 16:00
Tour this home that sits at the site where Gov. Garrard settled, the site of Martin’s Station, & the Alanant-o-Wamiowee Buffalo Trace. This modern construction uses elements from regional historic homes & has a fine collection of Kentucky antiques and art. Pick up self-driving tour map at Fairfield.
$10 Members/$15 Non-members, no reservations required, pay on-site the day of the tour. Proceeds support the programs of HPBC/Hopewell Museum.
Light refreshments provided. $10 Members/$15 Non-members.
Location: 500 Cynthiana Road, Paris, KY

Paris ARTWALK
2019-09-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Museum
A look at regional artists’ works throughout downtown Paris & at the Hopewell Museum. Featured artist will be Dara McAllister Hobson. Light refreshments. Free & open to the public.

Volunteer Potluck Supper & Award Dinner
2019-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Museum
Volunteers & their guests are invited! Bring a dish to share. Meat/drinks provided. Free & open to volunteers.
