What's Happening at the Jessamine County Historical Society
July 24, 2025 - Quarterly Meeting: Our next quarterly meeting will be held on July 24, 2025. More information to follow.
Summer Member's Picnic: Our annual picnic is to be held on June 28, 2025 at the High Bridge Pavilion. More information to follow.
2025 Chili Cook Off: This year's chili cook off is to be held at the Keene Lodge on October 18, 2025. More information to follow.
Jessamine Journal: We have recently acquired 50 years of the Jessamine Journal.
eBay Sales: We have placed some of our more valuable antique books on eBay. To look at our items for sale, go to eBay.com. Click on "Advanced" by the Search box. Scroll down to the "Seller" section. Click the "Only show item from" box. Type in "nicholasville-7" into the box below "Specific sellers". Click the Search box. This will bring up all the items we have for sale at the time. Please take a look at what we have to offer. All proceeds go toward the continuing projects of our Society.
Membership Dues: It's time to renew your annual membership dues. The total amount of your dues goes toward maintaining your Jessamine County Historical Society. Without you, we could not exist. If you have friends or family that are interested in Jessamine County, please encourage them to join the Society. Click on the Membership & Sponsorship tab for an application to either mail or drop off at our office.
Howard Fain Prints - Cash or Check ONLY: We have Howard Fain prints for sale. Our office will be open the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM, to sell these prints and for researchers wanting to find family history. We are also open each Thursday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Please see the "For Sale" tab for a listing of the Howard Fain prints available. You may contact us regarding shipping cost, and pick up arrangements at JessamineHistorical@gmail.com, or phone us at 859-361-2867.
Jessamine County Pictorial History Book 2016: The Jessamine County Pictorial History Book 2016 is available for purchase through our office. It can be obtained by stopping by our office on Thursday afternoons between 1:00 & 3:00 pm, or by printing an order form & mailing to our office. Please see the link on our "For Sale" website page.
Kroger Community Rewards Program: Thanks to all that have supported the Jessamine County Historical Society through this very worthwhile program. New participants may enroll at www.kroger.com/communityrewards or call 1-800-KROGERS and choose option #3. The Kroger Community Rewards Program, which is completely free, allows the Society to receive monies based upon our members' purchases. We encourage everyone to enroll their Kroger Plus cards and select the Jessamine County Historical & Genealogical Society as their preferred donation organization. The printable PDF instructions may be obtained by clicking here.
Grant Funds: We have been informed that you will see a new box you may check on your Kentucky State Income Tax form. It is now possible to designate a portion of your state income tax refund to the Kentucky Local History Fund. The Jessamine County Historical and Genealogical Society qualifies to receive grant funds from this fund, which is overseen by the Kentucky Historical Society. Please feel free to stop by the office for more information.
Summer Member's Picnic: Our annual picnic is to be held on June 28, 2025 at the High Bridge Pavilion. More information to follow.
2025 Chili Cook Off: This year's chili cook off is to be held at the Keene Lodge on October 18, 2025. More information to follow.
Jessamine Journal: We have recently acquired 50 years of the Jessamine Journal.
eBay Sales: We have placed some of our more valuable antique books on eBay. To look at our items for sale, go to eBay.com. Click on "Advanced" by the Search box. Scroll down to the "Seller" section. Click the "Only show item from" box. Type in "nicholasville-7" into the box below "Specific sellers". Click the Search box. This will bring up all the items we have for sale at the time. Please take a look at what we have to offer. All proceeds go toward the continuing projects of our Society.
Membership Dues: It's time to renew your annual membership dues. The total amount of your dues goes toward maintaining your Jessamine County Historical Society. Without you, we could not exist. If you have friends or family that are interested in Jessamine County, please encourage them to join the Society. Click on the Membership & Sponsorship tab for an application to either mail or drop off at our office.
Howard Fain Prints - Cash or Check ONLY: We have Howard Fain prints for sale. Our office will be open the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM, to sell these prints and for researchers wanting to find family history. We are also open each Thursday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Please see the "For Sale" tab for a listing of the Howard Fain prints available. You may contact us regarding shipping cost, and pick up arrangements at JessamineHistorical@gmail.com, or phone us at 859-361-2867.
Jessamine County Pictorial History Book 2016: The Jessamine County Pictorial History Book 2016 is available for purchase through our office. It can be obtained by stopping by our office on Thursday afternoons between 1:00 & 3:00 pm, or by printing an order form & mailing to our office. Please see the link on our "For Sale" website page.
Kroger Community Rewards Program: Thanks to all that have supported the Jessamine County Historical Society through this very worthwhile program. New participants may enroll at www.kroger.com/communityrewards or call 1-800-KROGERS and choose option #3. The Kroger Community Rewards Program, which is completely free, allows the Society to receive monies based upon our members' purchases. We encourage everyone to enroll their Kroger Plus cards and select the Jessamine County Historical & Genealogical Society as their preferred donation organization. The printable PDF instructions may be obtained by clicking here.
Grant Funds: We have been informed that you will see a new box you may check on your Kentucky State Income Tax form. It is now possible to designate a portion of your state income tax refund to the Kentucky Local History Fund. The Jessamine County Historical and Genealogical Society qualifies to receive grant funds from this fund, which is overseen by the Kentucky Historical Society. Please feel free to stop by the office for more information.