Oldham County History Center

10/18/2026

David Hurt performing as Grandpa Jones-singing a song Jones wrote "Eight More Miles to Louisville" when Jones stayed at the Melrose Inn in Prospect. Part of the Prospect Community Day Celebration sponsored by City of Prospect and Oldham County Fiscal Court as a part of the Oldham County History Center's 2026 Community Day Celebrations.

10/18/2026

The Oldham County History Center Prospect Community Day celebrating our local history-thanks to Mayor Farnsley and City of Prospect and Oldham County Fiscal Court for sponsorship! Rebecca Rupp talked about her family's history and creation of Derby Pie at Melrose Inn, Clara Wyatt talked about working and management of the Melrose and Nancy Theiss talked about the history of Prospect. David Hurt portrayed Grandpa Jones. Jones composed and sang Eight More Miles to Louisville when he stayed at the Melrose Inn!

10/17/2026

Hanging with Revival Coffee Company at Prospect Day!

4:30- History of the Derby Highway!
5:00- Petting Zoo!
6:00- Bluegrass Music with Grandpa Jones!

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Beautiful evening event here in Mexico City- oh wait, this is Oldham County!

10/10/2026

Scared of the dark? Busy calendar? We have added a DAYTIME Cemetery tour this year! Check it out!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daylight-cemetery-tour-at-harrods-creek-cemetery-mason-farm-burial-ground-tickets-2003216076209?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/09/2026

Next Saturday, Oct. 17 Free Derby Pie for first 150 people!