Hardin County History Museum
Hardin County History Museum
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Ashley
Belleville, IL129 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
There truely is something for everyone here. We visited with 3 small children so we didnt get to spend much time looking theough everything but was able to at least walk through and quickly take it all in. The people there were all very friendly as well. Great place to visit to get a little taste of history!
Written October 17, 2020
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skt39
Charleston, WV28 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
About 5 to 10 minutes from Swopes car museum. Nice museum. Lots of information about Abraham Lincoln. Was very interesting. Jeannie was very nice. I spent about 45 minutes to an hour in here. Could be longer if interested. I would recommend it.
Written February 13, 2020
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EllaH1
Cincinnati351 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
This is a fascinating historical museum from the authentic log cabin to the 'General Store'
housed inside. You must stop in if you are in the area. Our favorite section of this museum was the General Store. When you walk inside you literally walk back in time. The rest of the museum houses antique and vintage clothes and outfits, a military section, a Native American Indian section, antique dolls, pioneer information, historical family bible, Abe Lincoln historical items and more. Super friendly docent and curator who are happy to answer any questions. The museum is laid out in an easy flowing manner and you can walk through quickly or linger as long as you like. We were probably there for an hour.
housed inside. You must stop in if you are in the area. Our favorite section of this museum was the General Store. When you walk inside you literally walk back in time. The rest of the museum houses antique and vintage clothes and outfits, a military section, a Native American Indian section, antique dolls, pioneer information, historical family bible, Abe Lincoln historical items and more. Super friendly docent and curator who are happy to answer any questions. The museum is laid out in an easy flowing manner and you can walk through quickly or linger as long as you like. We were probably there for an hour.
Written April 7, 2015
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ampd333
Spokane, WA50 contributions
The Hardin County History Museum, in a old great building on Main Street next to the old State Theatre, was a pretty cool little museum. It started out with a big collection of arrowheads, and Indian tools and artifacts! There was an old log cabin set up, as well as displays on military and architectural history of the area. My favorite part of the front portion of the museum was the new general store display! There is an old façade of a general store, and you can open the creaky screen door and go in and find tons of vintage merchandise on the shelves, along with an old cash register. I really liked that display!!
At the back of the museum is the Lincoln display – which is huge, for the overall size of the museum! There were some written displays with interesting information and a few really cool museum pieces including the original door from Lincoln’s birthplace cabin, some correspondences with Joshua Speed bringing me back to Farmington I visited yesterday, and a pair of slave shackles from 1850s Zaire (Congo)!
I saw and watched some of the movie ‘I Too Am A Kentuckian’ that was set up in the corner. It had a lot of information but was centered around historical records and while I do think that’s interesting, I have to admit my attention span was not as long as the movie so I opted to walk around and read some of the displays rather than sitting still at the movie.
Its worth coming to old Main Street in Elizabethtown to visit this great small town museum!
At the back of the museum is the Lincoln display – which is huge, for the overall size of the museum! There were some written displays with interesting information and a few really cool museum pieces including the original door from Lincoln’s birthplace cabin, some correspondences with Joshua Speed bringing me back to Farmington I visited yesterday, and a pair of slave shackles from 1850s Zaire (Congo)!
I saw and watched some of the movie ‘I Too Am A Kentuckian’ that was set up in the corner. It had a lot of information but was centered around historical records and while I do think that’s interesting, I have to admit my attention span was not as long as the movie so I opted to walk around and read some of the displays rather than sitting still at the movie.
Its worth coming to old Main Street in Elizabethtown to visit this great small town museum!
Written March 23, 2009
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Marcella S
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Dec 2015 • Family
Took the family here while we waited for the Christmas Parade to start. The staff was not only extremely friendly, but very knowledgeable. We have a 18 year old, 14 ye old, and 4 year old and they all had a great time. To keep the little ones preoccupied they even have hidden the alphabet blocks throughout the museum and give the kids a paper with the alphabet to check off as they find the letters. It works wonders! My favorite part was the general store!
Written February 13, 2016
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Rachel G
Fort Knox, KY48 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Brought the kids here from Ft Knox, to learn more about the local area. My 5 year old loved the general store exhibit and the log cabin replica. Great info about Abe Lincoln in the back. James, the museum volunteer, is a retired teacher and docents on Friday. He was very informative and helpful, and great asset to the overall experience! Would take guests here while in town. Dined at Cobbler's Cafe a short walk away and made for a wonderful overall outing.
Written July 13, 2012
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Pop_Culture_Portal
Paducah, KY13 contributions
This has to be one of the best "small town" museums I've ever visited. Professional looking and very interesting displays, very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, a large selection of historic books to purchase, and a great genealogy room.
Written July 10, 2009
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vatoro
College Park, GA21 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Housed in an old 1930 vintage post office. A large number of interesting items with an informed staff. Lots of Early Kentucky and Elizabethtown items. A must visit if you are interested in local history. It is free but if you visit drop something in the donation box.
Written August 26, 2016
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Jerry_S9349
Elizabethtown, KY3 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
I visited the Hardin County History Museum located in downtown Elizabethtown, KY. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of displays and information that has been archived here. The staff was helpful and answered all my questions. I definitely plan to return here. make sure you have sufficient time to enjoy this excellent facility.
Written December 31, 2015
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Larry H
Elizabethtown, KY1 contribution
Jul 2015 • Couples
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. So many artifacts and pictures of Kentucky history and Lincoln.
A must see is the replica of a general store and it's merchandise. A true marvel!
A must see is the replica of a general store and it's merchandise. A true marvel!
Written July 20, 2015
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