by Sarah Newkirk | Oct 31, 2017 | News, Upcoming Events
The Shelby County Historical Society’s annual Fall Dinner is coming up on Thursday, November 16th at 6:00 pm. This year’s event will feature Stephanie Holman, a professional storyteller, as she presents, “Safe and Sound. Letter to Follow. Stories of...
by Director | Aug 24, 2017 | News, Upcoming Events
The annual Shelby County Pioneer Fair will be held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds on September 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees can participate in many hands-on pioneer-related activities, such as making scarecrows with...
by Director | Aug 24, 2017 | News
The Shelby County Historical Society is seeking materials to make approximately 30 scarecrows at the Shelby County Pioneer Fair. These materials include old jeans, khakis, flannel shirts, bandanas, scarves, women’s dresses, and old work gloves. Materials can be...
by Director | Jul 12, 2017 | News, Upcoming Events
The Grover Museum is hosting a historic wedding fashion show and luncheon in the Jones Gallery on July 22nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fashion show, which is hosted by Christa Carson-Weaver, owner of Elegant L, will take place after the luncheon, and will include...
by Director | Mar 7, 2017 | News, Upcoming Events
This June wedding dressings from the mid-1800s to present day will be displayed in the Jones Gallery. Our guests will start their tour with the beautifully hand crafted wedding dress of Mrs. J. G. Deprez who was married over 140 years ago. Many dresses will be...
