Join us on Wednesday, October 25th, from 5:30-7:00pm, to view the spectacular collection of Secretariat photos taken by the late renowned equine photographer, Tony Leonard. This exhibit is curated by our own Bobby Shiflet, of Frames on Main, from his extensive private collection of memorabilia. You won’t be disappointed! The opening reception includes refreshments and is free to the public. Click here for more details.

Join us for a celebration of the inventor Garrett Morgan, 100 Years of the Signal 1923-2023, on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 2-5pm at the Hopewell Museum. We will have light refreshments and an unveiling of the model signal. Presented by Hopewell Museum and Paris Westside Neighborhood Association, Inc. Click here for more details.

Paris Story Fest Presents: A Night at the Museum on Thursday, October 26th at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Hopewell Museum. Join us for an evening of scary stories featuring Paul Strickland. Family Friendly runs 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Really Scary runs 8:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Join us Friday, September 15th during fall ArtWalk as we present the paintings of Michael Johnathon! Refreshments will be available from 5:00-8:00pm. Free.

Our walls and shelves are filled with the artwork of members of the Hopewell Creative Arts Guild. Please stop by to visit this exciting annual exhibit of local art.

FALL OPEN HOUSE! This year’s featured home belongs to Steve and Cindy Stewart. The Woodlawn property, also known as the ‘Tucker House’, is located at 1519/1521 Peacock Road. Come see the extensive restoration of this beautiful Federalist-style home built in 1818. You’ll be guided through the house and yards, with detailed accounts of the renovation and history of the property. Saturday, August 19th, 2:00pm. Refreshments provided. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Click here for more details and to RSVP online.

Celebrate HPBC’s Founder’s Day with Guest Speakers The Megibben Family and Sannie Overly and witness the presentation of the 2023 Mary Spears Van Meter Historic Preservation Award. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. Click here for more details and to RSVP Online!

Join us for a weekend of jazz celebrating the life of Bourbon County’s own jazz musician, Bill Coleman. Friday, July 14, at the Paris Bourbon County Library, Bill Allison will discuss Mr. Coleman’s life. On Saturday, July 15, at the Hopewell Museum, enjoy dinner and live jazz by the Walnut Street Ramblers, along with a live and silent auction. On Sunday, July 16, a free jazz concert will be held. Click here for more details and to RSVP online.

Join us for our Box Supper in Millersburg on Saturday, May 20th. Attendees will tour the Millersburg Colored School, the ArtCroft Gallery, and the Woods Chapel CME Church. Click here for more details and to register online.
Photo by Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Join us at the Hopewell Museum on July 28th from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the closing reception for the Tom Williams Woodcarving exhibit. Tom will play music for us and his wife, Sherry Chandler, will share her poetry. Light refreshments available. For more details click here.