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.