Wayne County/Monticello Museum

08/30/2026

Our knife raffle has started! LT Knife Works, hand forged this and donated it to us. It’s nice to have talented brothers and sisters for sure! 😀 Tickets can be purchased at the Museum and are $5.00 a chance and the knife is also on display if you want to stop by for a look! Thanks.

08/29/2026

Such a pretty place and so much history right here in our hometown. Everyone should be visiting often.

08/29/2026

Fun event happening tomorrow!

The Cornbread Festival is TOMORROW, from 9am-6pm at the Mill Springs Recreation Area ‼️

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

I had one of these this morning along with most of my office and they were delicious!

In honor of our sweet Dolly💗💗
Stop by during open hours for the rest of the week to honor Dolly Parton ✨

Open: Mon.-Fri 7am-5pm
Sat. 7am-2pm

08/27/2026

Let's Celebrate the wonderful life of Dolly Parton this Saturday for story time. We'd love to see you wear something for Dolly - rhinestones, butterflies, Dollywood gear, boots, lipstick, whatever you want!
Charity will be reading The Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton.

08/26/2026

Just a reminder that this raffle is coming to an end soon and proceeds go to the Wayne County Historical Society!

08/25/2026

We hope our girls and all the kids have a great school year! 📚🍏

08/24/2026

Thank you, Colleen!

08/19/2026

Stop by the Museum and Genealogy Library to learn even more about our hometown!

📍 NEW SERIES: Kentucky Wildlands County Spotlights!

We’re kicking off our new County Spotlight Series with Wayne County, Kentucky!

Here are a few fun facts you may not know:

Named for a Revolutionary War hero: Wayne County was named in honor of General “Mad Anthony” Wayne, a celebrated officer of the American Revolution.

It’s home to one BIG waterwheel: Historic Mill Springs Mill features a 40-foot overshot waterwheel, recognized as one of the largest - and often cited as the largest operating overshot waterwheel - in the world.

Lake life is part of the landscape: Lake Cumberland forms much of Wayne County’s northwestern border, giving the county plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, paddling and unforgettable views.

Even the county seat has a presidential connection: Monticello was named for Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia home and became Wayne County’s seat when the county was formed.

And that’s just scratching the surface of what there is to discover in Wayne County! 🎣

👇 Now we want to hear from you: Which Kentucky Wildlands county should we spotlight next? Drop your pick in the comments!

📸: Dick