Madison County Historical Society

Madison County Historical Society

The annual Madison County Historical Society picnic...

Madison County Historical Society

After months of patient waiting, purchasers of "Madison County, Kentucky Pictorial History (1786-2015)" can finally pickup their hard-bound copies on the weekend of August 6th and 7th at the Madison County Library on Main Street in Richmond. On Saturday, pickups will be between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM while Sunday pickups will be from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. For those who requested shipment of the book, Acclaim Publishers is currently packaging and mailing them. After a sell-out for the original printing, the Madison County Historical Society was authorized to manage a second offering of the Madison County Pictorial History Book which was conceived and assembled by the Madison County Pictorial History Book Committee. This beautiful 356-page book includes more than 1,500 photos of Madison County life through its ages and from every corner of the county. Reception and feedback on the quality and content of the book was outstanding and it was awarded the Acclaim 'Local History' Book of the Year for 2015. Demand was sufficient to support a second printing. Approximately half of this printing has been subscribed by pre-paid orders which are now ready for delivery. The remaining books will be sold on a first-come basis at the Madison County Library in Richmond concurrent with the pre-paid deliveries. The cost for the counter sales of the book will be $55.00. Sales will terminate when all books are sold out. This will be a last chance to purchase a copy as the MCHS has no plans to pursue another printing. Anyone wishing to buy a copy, but cannot come to one of the scheduled sales can send an email request to the MCHS website at info@madisonhistoryky.org. A reply will provide purchase instructions. The MCHS certainly appreciates the support and enthusiasm shown for this book and sincerely thanks everyone who has participated in the reprinting process with statements of interest and purchases. Questions may be directed to Tom Black at 859-582-6963.

Madison County Historical Society

The Madison County Historical Society invites one and all to our 2016 annual membership meeting and picnic. On Saturday, August 6th, we will congregate at the Mt. Zion Christian Church on Battlefield Highway (US 421 South) at 6 pm. Please call 859-623-1009 to make your reservations (there is a $13 cost per person). The picnic will be followed by our annual meeting with a presentation by Donna Dodd Jones on the subject of The Pioneer Monument Act of 1934.

Madison County Historical Society

This Thursday, June 16, at 6:30 at the Community Meeting Room of the Central Bank of Richmond, the Madison County Historical society will honor the first "CLASS" of local historians. We have established this recognition program and will honor 12 individuals and 3 organizations who have made extraordinary contributions for keeping our local history alive with research, documentation, preservation, etc, efforts. A large turnout for the meeting will mean as much to the honorees as the token of recognition that we will present. Please make plans to attend.

Madison County Historical Society

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Not much time left to order...do not PROCRASTINATE! 'Pictorial History of Madison County, Kentucky 1786-2015' order forms have been dropped off at the library on West Main, Central Bank on West Main, Richmond Tourism, and First Southern Bank on the Bypass. Email john-c-lovell@twc,com if you live out of town and need a form sent to you electronically. We've have received several checks in the mail already. We need at least 175 prepaid orders and we are making headway. Don't miss your chance to purchase a copy of this award-winning book. The Madison County Historical Society thanks you in advance for your support!