Welcome

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.

Recent News

Address Update

Hi Folks!

Just an update that our new physical address is 121 Aspen Ave, Richmond, KY 40475. We would love to have you stop by for a visit!

Now Accepting WWII Memorial Donations

The Madison County Historical Society is now actively working on a memorial to honor our World War II dead. The monument will be a black granite with white lettering. It will measure 48" x 72" and will be placed on the Madison County Courthouse lawn on the Second Street side. Madison County Fiscal Court will provide the base and concrete path around the monument with benches located in front of the monument. The estimated cost of the monument will be $12,500.

We are asking for donations to fund this very worthwhile memorial. Please click the title for more information. Thank you.

Revolutionary War Patriots' Memorial Plaque Dedication

Please go here to see the full plaque dedication ceremony from April 19, 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CixChjHZ0BY

"Footprints" Honored with Awards

Footprints: Traces of Black History in Richmond, Kentucky, recently published in a joint project between the Richmond Tourism Commission and the Madison County Historical Society, has been honored with two state awards.

On May 14th, 2024 the publication will receive the Blue Grass Trust Historical Preservation Clay Lancaster Award. On June 1, 2024 it will receive the Kentucky Historical Society Publication Award.

We congratulate those involved with this project and we are grateful to have such a project recognized by these awards.

Events

Meeting Schedule of the Madison County Historical Society

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.

For Past Events

Please follow the link to our youtube channel to see broadcasts from past events!

https://www.youtube.com/@madisoncountykyhistory

Kentucky Suffragettes with Sallie Clay Lanham

03/20/2026 06:59 pm

Please join us in welcoming Sallie Clay Lanham, direct descendant of Cassius M. Clay, as she shares about the history of Kentucky’s Suffragists

WHEN: Thursday, March 19, 6:30 PM WHERE: Madison Co. Public Library, Richmond Branch

We hope you can join us! As always, these talks are free and open to the public.

	Madison County Historical Society, Inc. 121 Aspen Ave. Richmond, KY 40475
	Email us : info@madisoncountykyhistory.org
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