Meade Co. Historical and Archaeological Preservation Society

This incredibly preserved 4,000 year old wagon made of just oakwood, unearthed in the Lchashen village near Lake Sevan, Armenia. It is among oldest wagons in the world.

Meade Co. Historical and Archaeological Preservation Society updated their business hours.

Meade Co. Historical and Archaeological Preservation Society updated their business hours.

February 26, at 3:00 pm

Saturday February 19th, at 2:30 p.m. there will be a presentation in
the museum meeting room, by historian, Mr. Ronald Van Stockum. In addition
to being a historian, he is also a biologist, author of many books, an
environmental attorney, and recently added play write to his credentials.
He will speak on George Washington's early life experience that influenced
his life and decisions as a soldier and President. These experiences
include religion, military and slavery. There will be a meet and greet,
for those that may want a personalized book, light refreshments will be
served, and the presentation will last approximately 50 minutes. This
meeting is free and open to the public.

Join the Meade County KY History Museum this weekend for a chance to see the new LEAH SMOCK EXHIBIT this Saturday, Oct. 30th from 4pm to 5:30 pm. At this event assorted local ghost stories will be told. Cider and cookies will also be provided! 281 Oaklawn Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108 (270) 422-1823.

THE LST-325 will be here next week! Click the link for more information about the LST-325 Memorial Festival!
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The LST-325 Memorial Festival Event is getting closer. On the way to see the ship, be sure to stop by the History Book Fair located on the riverfront where you can purchase history books, and meet the authors!

We are pleased to share the information regarding the "LST-325 Memorial Festival" event located at the Brandenburg riverfront! The LST-325 will be docking at the riverfront on September 1st and will be providing tours of the ship September 2nd through September 6th.
Also beginning September 1st, Meade County KY History Museum will be displaying a new exhibit honoring veterans, so be sure to stop in! Additionally on September 4th thru the 6th, the LST-325 Memorial Festival will continue with a history book fair hosted by Meade County KY History Museum! Be sure to also check out Rumble by the River a car show, vendor fair, food trucks, and concert series happening near the riverfront on September 4th through the 5th. Click the link below for more info about the festival! We are very excited for this event and can't wait to see you all there! https://fb.me/e/2qtgtWt9y

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This Civil War Boat Explosion Killed More People Than the 'Titanic'

This Civil War Boat Explosion Killed More People Than the 'Titanic' The 'Sultana' was only legally allowed to carry 376 people. When its boilers exploded, it was carrying 2,300

Planets Will Align Causing Rare 'Christmas Star' to Appear in the Sky This December

Planets Will Align Causing Rare 'Christmas Star' to Appear in the Sky This December Saturn and Jupiter will align on December 21, creating what some are calling the "Christmas Star." This will be the first time the two planets align in this way since the Middle Ages.

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We will be closed Oct 22 thru 24th. A museum visitor who came in last Friday has been quarantined, not because he contracted the virus, but rather as a precaution because he was with a person who had contracted the virus. The volunteers who attended Friday have not shown any symptoms and since the museum is sanitized several times daily, and an ozone generator was employed to kill the virus, we plan to reopen next week on Oct 29th after reassessing and re sanitizing. The Museum follows CDC guidelines. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

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I’m not familiar with this stoneware mark. Anyone?

Some pictures of Mr Bill taken at various MCHAPS meetings he was able to attend.

Obituary for William E. "Bill" Whalen | Hager Funeral Home

Loved talking to Mr, Whalen. He had so many interesting stories.

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Because of the logistics of trying to plan for the safety of everyone during this pandemic the LST has regretfully cancelled their fall tour. Plans are already in the works for next year.

Looks like we will be calling off our April meeting of MCHAPS. The museum will be closed until further notice. I understand several of the larger museums around the world have virtual tours they are sharing on the computers. So practice social distancing, WASH YOUR HANDS, fill out your census forms and stay safe.

You really missed an informative meeting if you didn't make it to our meeting Monday night.
We got to see a gun that was carried in the Civil War and was probably carried across the river on the Alice Dean or the John McComb.

Sorry about the mix up. On my master copy it does say 6:00 o'clock, So reposting with a different font. But the time is 6:00

Do you know this man? Do you know his connection to Meade County? Come to our March 9th meeting of MCHAPS to join in a round table discussion about this and others who were with this man. Several noted historians will be there to share their opinions. We would love to hear yours

The MCHAPS Meeting scheduled for Jan. 13th has been moved to Jan. 20th due to a prior appointment. Annie Hamilton will be there to answer questions and discuss what needs to be done before the LST-325 visit. This will primarily be a Business Meeting to imform our members about the LST-325 project, and what you can do to help.

We were so honored to have Mr Gary Kempf with us last night portraying Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. .Excellent program very informative.

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Come join us Monday Dec 9, see if you can guess the mystery guest before he reveals the answer.

Archaeologists Unearth Fossilized Roman Chariot And Two Horses In Croatia

Archaeologists Unearth Fossilized Roman Chariot And Two Horses In Croatia The discovery of the fossilized remains occurred in a large burial chamber that apparently belonged to an 'extremely wealthy family'.

Monday, November 11th, Mr. Gary Kempf of Ancestral Trails Geneological Society will be the featured speaker at the 6:00 p.m. MCHAPS meeting at the Meade County History Museum, 281 Oaklawn, Brandenburg, Ky. 40108.

Gary Kempf is a noted historian of pioneer history, and the leading authority on the history of Fort Knox, Ky. He is an author, lecturer and re-creator of historic frontier personalities.

Mr. Kempf will present in character, a man from history, that is largely unknown to us today, but whose birthplace is on the National Register, who had his portrait painted by a famous artist, whose obituary was carried in all the leading newspapers, and this man's face was even pictured on an American dollar. Gary will scatter clues throughout his presentation that may reveal the mystery. At the end of his talk the identity of this man will be revealed. This should be great fun. Don't miss this chance to meet Gary Kempf.

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