The Madison County Historical Society, Inc. is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate our citizenry and visitors about the county’s unique history, archeology, architecture, and cultural heritage. The MCHS board also collaborates with governmental entities, educational institutions, and public/private businesses and organizations to promote, protect, and preserve Madison County history and heritage.
Please follow the link below to see Sharyn Mitchell (Madison County Historical Society) discuss the new "Footprints: Traces of Black History in Richmond, Kentucky" with Richmond Tourism.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/RDrYAAN5JSN4Qr1i/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Regular meeting date is the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meeting location will be in the Community Room of the Madison County Library at the corner of West Main and 5thStreet.
Presentations, when possible, are also live on Zoom.
Regular meeting time is 6:30 PM. Publicity will be made via Facebook, email, and the Community Calendar in the Richmond Register and Berea Citizen.
Please follow the link to our youtube channel to see broadcasts from past events!
Please join us for "One Place, Several Names: Madison County Poor House, Madison County Poor Farm, Madison County Infirmary, and Resthaven" with Ruth Davis.
WHEN: Thursday, December 19th, 2024 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Madison County Public Library Richmond Branch
"A poor house: A county shelter and services provided for the homeless, poor, and mentally/physically infirmed persons in past times. This presentation will include a brief history of poor houses in the U.S., Madison County, and Kentucky. Additionally, the talk will specifically discuss the Madison County location, its various names, funding sources, changes over time, and the people associated with it. There will also be some shared memories from some folks who lived nearby and from some who visited."
Madison County Historical Society, Inc. P. O. Box 397 Richmond, KY 40476 |
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Email us : info@madisoncountykyhistory.org |
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