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"REMEMBER ME!"
A new service being offered by the Wayne County Museum to assist you in providing
markers for the unmarked graves of your deceased loved ones and ancestors.
Click here to get all the details about this new service.
SPECIAL OFFER ON THESE FOUR PUBLICATIONS---
Almost everyone who knows Wayne County history knows about "Raccoon" John Smith. Recently a new book on
his life called him "The Most Famous Kentucky Pioneer Preacher."
"Raccoon" John Smith was born in Tennessee and died in Missouri BUT he made his home in Wayne County, Kentucky
for several years. He helped organize the churches at Concord, Bethel, Mount Pisgah, and in Monticello.
For some years we have wanted to publish a book on the years he spent in Wayne County. That dream has now
become a reality with the publication of "I CAN READ MY TITLE CLEAR TO MANSIONS IN THE SKIES."
This book is an autobiographical intrepretation of Smith's life as written by Harlan Ogle. The book is
filled with photographs including some of the churches Smith served in Wayne County, pictures of Smith himself, and photographs
of people who influenced his life. There is a history of the organization of First Christian Church and several brief
biographical sketches of his life.
HERE'S THE REALLY GOOD NEWS about this publication--Included with the book
is a hour-long DVD of Harlan Ogle's presentation of the historical drama, "Raccoon" John Smith: Pioneer And Preacher."
The drama is presented in two scenes with Ogle portraying Smith as a Wayne County pioneer and as a pioneer preacher.
This book and DVD can be purchased online for only $30.00 + $1.80 tax + $4.00 shipping by media mail. You can also
pick it up in our museum store.
Everyone recognizes the name of Garnet Walker as one of the authorities on Wayne County history.
Garnet wrote so much about our history including PLEASANT VINEYARDS. This is a history of the Baptist Church
in Wayne County and covers the years 1800-1959. Mr. Walker gives brief historical sketches of many of the Wayne County
Baptist Churches and also includes short biographical sketches of preachers who served those churches.
There are several charts providing lists of churches of the Baptist Associations that have been active in the
county.
The museum staff has upgraded this book by adding many photographs of church buildings and preachers. There
is also a section in the book that includes many obituaries of notable members of the Baptist church through the years.
Additional charts have been added to the book that includes current information about the Baptist churches in
Wayne County.
PLEASANT VINEYARDS is a "must-have" for those who enjoy Wayne County history.
This book can be purchased online for only $15.00 + $90 tax + $4.00 shipping by media mail. You can also pick
it up in our museum store.
During the early years, the history of Wayne County was closely tied to the history of Pulaski County.
More especially our history is certainly associated with Burnside, Kentucky. Our mail arrived on the train in Burnside.
Mail was brought to Wayne County by way of the Monticello-Burnside stagecoach. Burnside train depot was the place goods
ordered by Wayne County merchants were shipped to be delivered by wagon, stage, and horseback.
The old Burnside ferry certainly figures into our Wayne County history.
All these are reasons the museum has published a great collection of photographs of "Old Burnside." We
call the new book: "OLD BURNSIDE MEMORIES-A Pictorial Journey Down Memory Lane."
The book is filled with scores of old photographs of the stagecoach, the ferry, the stores, hotels, and church
buildings of old Burnside. There are a couple of maps of the old town and even some photographs of the old road that
has been exposed because of the lower lake levels.
This book is a "feast" for the eyes and is certain to call back some great memories.
Many of the photographs are in full color!
This book can be purchased online for only $30.00 + $1.80 tax + $4.00 shipping by media mail. You can also
pick it up in our museum store.
In 1984 the Wayne County Historical Society published one of its first books--"A PICTORIAL REVIEW OF WAYNE COUNTY,
KENTUCKY." This effort proved to be a milestone in the efforts to record and preserve the history of Wayne County, Kentucky!
The successful effort to publish that book of Wayne County history has led to the publication of scores of other
books. However, it led the way.
Only 500 copies of the book were initially made and they were eagerly obtained by those who love Wayne County.
The book has been out of print for many years and the Wayne County Museum is privileged to make it available
in a 2008 Reprint edition.
The book has hundreds of Wayne County photographs with some brief historical notes.
This book can be purchased online for only $30.00 + $1.80 tax + $4.00 shipping by media mail. You can also
pick it up in our museum store.
PURCHASE ALL FOUR OF THESE NEW PUBLICATIONS
AND YOU GET A FREE WAYNE COUNTY PRINT!
This print features some of Wayne County's best known landmarks.
These prints have sold in our museum store for $40.00 each.
You get it free with your order of all four of our newest publications!
If you purchase all four items, we will combine
shipping costs and ship your order of all four books for only $8.00.
That's a savings of $8.00 if you were to order the books individually.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER ANY OR ALL OF THESE NEW PUBLICATIONS.
NEW PUBLICATION!!!!!!!!!!
The Wayne County Museum proudly announces the publication of its latest book,
CIVIL WAR
IN WAYNE COUNTY
"CIVIL WAR IN WAYNE COUNTY" is available for purchase from The Wayne County Museum and can be purchased
for only $45.00 + $2.70 tax + $4.00 shipping by Media Mail. (Total: $51.70)
Please send your mail orders and payment (Checks are to be made to "The Wayne County Museum") to:
The Wayne County Museum
PO Box 67
Monticello KY 42633
Upon receiving your order and payment, we will mail your copies.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER "CIVIL WAR IN WAYNE COUNTY"
Welcome to the website of the
WILLIAM CRENSHAW KENNEDY, JR. MEMORIAL MUSEUM located at
75 North Main Street
in downtown
Monticello, Kentucky!
Here we will share with you
the exciting progress as we make our Museum
one of the best local historical museums
in the beautiful state of Kentucky.
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