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Rule #9 - Know your boundaries but also know when to expand them (Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century)

Jun 22, 2024 at 06:13 pm by admin

Boundaries. a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a limit of a subject or sphere of activity. the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationshi.... Read More

Do you hear what I hear?

Sep 02, 2022 at 11:15 am by admin

Overheard the Saturday evening of the first weekend of August in Graves County- Said the night wind to the little lamb - do you hear what I hear? Said the little lamb to sheph.... Read More

Indenture-The Reconstruction Era in Hickman County

Jul 04, 2022 at 02:52 pm by admin

Indenture in colonial America was a popular way for immigrants who could ill afford passage from the old country to the new world. Employers provided transportation in return.... Read More

The Life and Times of Alben W. Barkley

Jul 17, 2018 at 10:45 am by admin

The Hickman County Historical & Genealogical Society Invite You to a Special Evening Reception and Lecture The Life & Times of Senator Alben Barkley By Kentucky Cour.... Read More

Hands On History at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

Jun 11, 2018 at 04:26 pm by admin

WICKLIFFE, Ky - (June 2, 2018) -- Family-friendly activities related to archaeology, Mississippian Native American culture and the natural environment will be offered on Satur.... Read More

Sprucing Up for Heritage Days

Aug 15, 2017 at 03:40 pm by admin

Heritage Days is a time for Hickman Countians to reflect on events that shaped the region, and stories of those who gave Hickman County a legacy worth celebrating. For 2017,.... Read More

Hickman County Heritage Days September 5 - 9: A Legacy Worth Celebrating

Aug 15, 2017 at 03:26 pm by admin

TIMELINE 225 will be the starting point of a court square "Walk-Around Timeline" opening during Heritage Days, September 5-9. The horizontal timeline chronicles 225 years of.... Read More

Stroud donates items to Historical Society

Feb 28, 2017 at 04:06 pm by admin

Irvin Stroud has donated to the Hickman County Historical & Genealogical Society several items collected by his family and ancestors. The items include a ledger book beli.... Read More

Scales donated to Historical Society

Feb 28, 2017 at 04:04 pm by admin

Recently, Sherry Bryan Daugherty donated to the Hickman County Historical & Genealogical Society this set of scales which belonged to her great great grandfather, John Bug.... Read More

Paducah and Hydroelectric Project being considered for National Register

Dec 12, 2016 at 03:41 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 9, 2016) - Nominations of 14 sites to the National Register of Historic Places, and a research project documenting a new statewide context to evaluate fut.... Read More

Sen. Thomas: searching for reasons for Dem losses

Dec 12, 2016 at 03:41 pm by admin

During a festive holiday gathering at MeMaw's on Thursday evening, December 8th, special guest Kentucky State Senator Reggie Thomas, of the 13th District, brought to the atten.... Read More

Kentucky in the War of 1812

Oct 04, 2012 at 02:42 pm by admin

Kentuckians have always been deeply involved in America’s wars, the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq certainly included.  Beginning in World War I, but particularl.... Read More

IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE MOST POWERFUL POLTICO HAS AT THIS TIME,

Aug 20, 2009 at 03:41 pm by JimAndersonStivers

This is a reply to a recent post on Bluegrass Politics\via the Herald Leader. JAS Spencercountypatriot | Aug 10, 2009 | Reply Yes, this is just like the old days! He gets on.... Read More

Berry Craig

Jul 17, 2009 at 11:44 am by admin

Local author to attend Kentucky Book Fair             Berry Craig of Mayfield has been invited to participate in the 28.... Read More

Berry Craig writing his fingers to the bone

Jun 04, 2009 at 11:34 am by admin

Our friend, Berry Craig of Paducah, labor guy, television host, college professor and journalist is writing for The Rural Democrat. Berry has a new book out that I am enj.... Read More