Hancock County Museum
Donn K. Wimmer
Donn K. Wimmer passed away at the age of 89 on June 24, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 18, 1935 in Washington D.C. to Paul and Bernice Wimmer. He was a devoted husband and father as well as being devoted to his community and The Hancock Clarion, as he was…
Read MoreHancock County Museum; open every Sunday
The Hancock County Museum, located at 110 River St. in Hawesville, will be now be open every Sunday from April-October from 2-4 p.m., with the exception of holidays. Monthly Meetings Monthly meetings are every 3rd Tuesday of the month. The Hancock County Historical Society meets at 5:30 p.m., and the Hancock County Museum meets…
Read MoreLocal artifacts displayed at 2nd annual Museum Open House
The Christmas Open House at the Hancock County Museum was a success again this year. There was a good turnout of people enjoying the lovely Christmas decorations, music, refreshments and many displays. The museum caboose was decked out with greenery and a beautiful Christmas tree, along with interesting local historical artifacts for patrons to view…
Read MoreGetting to know you; Bruce Pryor, Jr.
Bruce Pryor, Jr., from Hawesville, known affectionately as “Brucie” to his family and friends, just celebrated his 44th birthday on Monday. Bruce is an amazing and inspiring person for all who are blessed to know this man. Since age 21, he has chosen to live as independently as possible despite the challenges of cerebral…
Read MoreHancock County Museum Open House; November 25th
Hancock County Museum 2nd Annual Open House The 2nd Annual Hancock County Museum Christmas Open House will be on Saturday, November 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be FREE tours, FREE refreshments, music and a Drawing for a Door Prize! The Hancock County Museum is located at 110 River Street in Hawesville. …
Read MoreNathan & Tina Powers; Historians of the Year
The Hancock County Historical Society awarded Nathan & Tina Powers with the honor of 2023 Historians of the Year at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Hawesville on Saturday, September 16th. President Charlene Corley presented the couple with the award, and they each delivered very heartfelt acceptance speeches to a crowd of around 50 people.…
Read More50 years celebration; Historical Society to celebrate big festival September 16th
On Saturday, September 16th, the Hancock County Historical Society will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary in downtown Hawesville, from noon to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome for a day full of historical stories, tours, local artwork, music and food. Historian of the Year The Presentation of Historian of the Year will be held inside the…
Read MoreElizabeth F Grant (Libby)
Elizabeth F Grant (Libby), 104, of Owensboro, KY went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2023 at the Heartford House. Libby was born in Lewisport, KY on July 1, 1918 to the late Joseph Haywood and Nancy Smith Pate. She moved away from Kentucky during World War II and served…
Read MoreAntique pre-Civil War musket discovered at Hancock County Museum
By C. Josh Givens Steve Harmon, a longtime volunteer at the Hancock County Museum, recently opened up a storage closet at the converted 1901 Hawesville train depot and discovered an exciting artifact – an 1840 model Springfield musket. “It was leaning in the corner of the closet,” Harmon said. “It’s quite a valuable piece of…
Read MoreHancock County Museum Re-opening Event April 27
It’s time to open up the Hancock County Museum again for the year! The re-opening event will be on Wednesday, April 27, from 2:00 to 4:00. Jessica Page, of Hawesville Baptist Church, will be singing and playing guitar at 3:00. Everyone is welcome. She will be playing gospel, folk, and country music. The 2022…
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