Permanent Exhibits

Country Music Heritage Hall

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kathryn

This exhibit showcases twelve local musicians whose careers have brought national acclaim. See Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray alongside other stars such as Keith Whitley, Loretta Lynn , the Judds and more! Stop by our Music Quilt and compose your own song, or visit the latest addition to the hall “Country Music on Televsion” which features music stars that have their own show.

School Daze

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kathryn

Step back in time and visit a one room 19th century schoolhouse. A time when there was one teacher, and all grades learned together in a single classroom. Dress in clothes of the era and become a student or teacher of the 1870s.

C.I. Haeberle Medical Exhibit

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kathryn

Step into a world where late night house calls were made on horseback and payment was in chickens and produce. Here you can examine centuries old medical equipment, see the ads and products from drugstores from the area, weigh yourself the way the doctors do and learn how to tie your arm in a sling.

William E. Martin Military Exhibit

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kathryn

William E. Martin Military Exhibit Video

The William E. Martin Military Exhibit takes a look into what life was like for both the men off at war as well as those that served in support of World War II on the Home Front. Visitors will see artifacts from across the globe as well as displays about life here in the Ashland Region. You will also see artifacts that help to tell the story of the other major wars in US History as part of this new, expanded exhibit.

Now featuring a Medal of Honor!

Aqua Zone

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kathryn

This exhibit includes a 210 gallon fish tank, provided and maintained by Bert’s Pet Center. The tank houses fish that are native to the Ohio River including the Rock Bass, Spotted Sucker, Green and Red Sunfish among many more! The fish were provided by the Northeastern Kentucky Fish & Game Association. Children can also participate in color patterns, games, and water table activities. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about ocean life as well as ocean coral. More additions are planned for this exhibit in the near future, so make sure you keep checking back for updates! Sponsored by Ladies of the Highlands.

Digging Deeper

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kathryn

UNDER CONSTRUCTION This exhibit is closed. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Who were the first people to inhabit this area? Step into a time before European explorers arrived, when both animals and people shared the Ohio River Valley. See and become a part of a Native American village. Become an archaeologist and unearth the beginnings of our community’s heritage. Sponsored by the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels, Foundation for the Tri-State Community, DTR, Inc., and the Kentucky Historical Society.

The Legacy of Jean Thomas

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kathryn

Long before the Country Music Highway was created to honor Kentucky-born country music stars, Jean Thomas created a venue to give mountain musicians an opportunity to be heard. Although not the first to recognize the value of preserving Appalachian ballads, she was the first to value not only the songs, but the native born musicians who played and sang them. Her founding of the American Folk Song Festival in 1932 brought national attention to the folk musicians of eastern Kentucky.