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
New Website
MCHS Donates Plaque to Eastern
The Madison County Historical Society donated a plaque for the Daniel Boone Statue, which stands on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, commemorating Daniel Boone's historical significance to Madison County. 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 5th Street.
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.
Pirates in Kentucky
Presented by: Mathew Parrish
When: September 17, 2026 6:30 PM
Where: Madison County Public Library Richmond Branch
Pirates in Kentucky is the story of a gang of river pirates that terrorized the Ohio River in the 1790s. While central Kentucky was thriving and modernizing in post-Revolution America, a terrifying borderland existed along the Ohio that was a haven for horse thieves, counterfeiters, and even pirates.
For Past Events
Please follow the link to our youtube channel to see broadcasts from past events!
