Bell County Historical Society and Museum

Bell County Historical Society and Museum Preserving the History of the Cumberland Gap area.

05/30/2026

Middlesboro is bringing back a community Fourth of July Parade as part of Bell County's America 250 celebration, and we're inviting the community to be part of it.

Businesses, churches, civic organizations, sports teams, dance groups, pageant titleholders, classic cars, Jeeps, tractors, first responders, veterans groups, and community organizations are encouraged to participate.

Registration is free and available online:
https://forms.office.com/r/KxARtJdQAJ

Your entry doesn't have to be elaborate. Decorate a vehicle, gather a walking group, showcase your organization, or simply help us celebrate our nation's history and community spirit.

This year's parade theme is: Freedom's Story, Told and Protected

đź“… Friday, July 4
đź•š Parade begins at 11:00 AM
đź“Ť Cumberland Avenue

Let's come together to celebrate Independence Day and create a new Fourth of July tradition for our community.

05/30/2026

Calling all businesses-churches-schools-let’s CELEBRATE!!

05/30/2026

Join in the fun-support local-sip local❤️🇺🇸💙

Pictures from our Silent Auction
05/29/2026

Pictures from our Silent Auction

05/29/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Bell County Historical Society Museum for their generous donation to the Be Like Buffy Scholarship.

Buffy Dunnaville proudly served as an active board member of the Museum and also held the role of Vice President. Having Buffy as part of your team was truly a blessing, and her legacy continues to make a meaningful impact.

We encourage everyone to visit the Bell County Historical Society Museum and explore all the incredible history and exhibits Bell County has to offer!

05/21/2026

Has anyone heard of a Varilla Birth Center? Someone has requested information, said her mother was born there in 1921.

The Mountain Laurel blooms don’t last forever, but a signed print on canvas of local Artist, Jaime Corum’s “Chained Rock...
05/15/2026

The Mountain Laurel blooms don’t last forever, but a signed print on canvas of local Artist, Jaime Corum’s “Chained Rock, Pineville, Ky” is timeless!!!
Visit the Museum to view the original painting, along with our Mountain Laurel exhibits. Purchase a personal copy to enjoy, year after year!

05/15/2026

Join us at the Bell County Historical Society Museum on Sunday, June 21 from 2-4 to hear Author Randall Jones’ America 250 Program “Daniel Bone during the Revolution, Between Two Sons”. Not only will this informative talk be a reflection of our National 250th Anniversary, but a tribute to our state and local history as well. The author will also be signing his award winning books. Join us for this unique event as well as afternoon refreshments.
Check out the Author Randall Jones’ interview below on the Podcast episode from “Shuck Beans” which focuses on Appalachian Culture and History.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18Qr5LdS21/

See our unique reading and tablet pillows. 4 varieties, each with a different quote on reading. Each with a handle to ca...
05/05/2026

See our unique reading and tablet pillows. 4 varieties, each with a different quote on reading. Each with a handle to carry your latest book from your bed, to the couch, to the patio, even out to the beach! Books sold separately!

Address

207 N 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY
40965

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(606) 242-0005

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