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Upcoming Events
The Knox Historical Society will present the first program of the spring season at 7:30 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. NO “April Fools.”
Our program will begin events throughout the year noting Knox County’s role in celebrating America’s first 250 years.
To help raise patriotic spirit and build good relationships with other nations during World War II, in 1944 the U. S. State Department produced a series of 5 films showing life in small-town America. They chose Knox County as the setting and we will be watching one or two films of this series. (The balance will be shown free at the Memorial Theatre the following Wednesday, April 8, at 6:30 PM.)
The April 1 session will also constitute the “Annual Meeting” of the Knox County Historical Society. Five local citizens will be seeking re-election into service on the Society’s Board of Governors for a 3-year term (2026-29).
As has been the case recently, Historical Society volunteers will be present well before the program begins, and will remain afterwards, to welcome attendees to visit the museum’s regular displays.
Finally, be aware of the next program, on May 6. In keeping with our usual Memorial Day theme, a Mount Vernon native will describe her role in a nationwide effort to prepare and record stories on ALL of the service men and women who gave their lives during World War II. Her stories will focus on the fallen heroes of Knox County and the area.
The Museum has reopened for 3 days each week Thursdays thru Saturday at the usual hours of 2-4 PM.
We hope to see you Wednesday—and bring a friend.
For an hour before and after the meeting, visitors are welcome to browse the Museum The meeting is free and open to the public, and all persons interested in area history are invited to attend. For more information, contact the Museum at 740-393-5247.
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This is one of the best kept secrets of Knox County. If you're a local history enthusiast, you should definitely check out the museum. The museum director is very knowledgeable and can tell you just about anything you'd want to know about the county. If he doesn't know the answer, he can help you find out.
This is the best local history society/museum I have ever visited. You will get a personal tour of the immense number of fascinating items, including Paul Lynde's T-Bird, a very unique quilt collection, just to name a few. This is a "don't miss" opportunity if you are traveling through the area!
Neat little county museum which has plenty of local history and a little something for everyone! Paul Lynde was from the town, and they have a nice little section (including a beautiful car he owned) on his life. So much to see - no "one" type of exhibit. From frocks, to rocks, to cars, to computers, to a large stained glass window from a church, to steam powered tractors, to antique toys... the list goes on.
Jim is very knowledge about Knox County and very dedicated to the museum. If you have any questions about the history of the area, stop by to see him. Going through the museum can be slightly overwhelming because their is such a large collection. It has an antique shop feel to it rather than a museum. You never know what treasures you will stumble upon. If you have a particular interest (factories in the area, telephones, wars, the famous people of Knox county, Native American history of Knox County, etc.), ask where to find it-Jim knows where everything is. :) Some of our favorite discoveries so far have been the doll houses, the clothing of the lady doctor, the play bricks, the Dan Emmit collection, the old jail cell, the catalog-style displays, and the classic car.