Adair County Genealogical Society

06/02/2025

Lanterns & Tombstones Tour
June 6th, 2025, 7pm CT

Lanterns & Tombstones Cemetery Walk coming Friday, June 6th at 7 pm CT.

The Fourth Season of Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour will take place Friday night, June 6, in conjunction with “Columbia Nights,” formerly “To-the-Nines” downtown event.

Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the more than two century year old graveyard, pointing out bits of interesting lore along the way.

This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, bring a jacket if it is cool, and your enthusiasm. Small flashlights will be provided to aid you in winding your way on the Tour.

The Tour will take place each month throughout the year—April through September, culminating with the annual Silent City Tour of 2025 in October. Each month the Tour and narration will be different from previous months.

There will be some specific information repeated each month for emphasis and to inform those who have not previously attended.

The Tour will form at the edge of the Judicial Center parking area at Merchant and Monroe Streets, and will proceed up the drive to the Historic Cemetery. We will return to the same location. Please do not park in the cemetery.

Hope to see you there!

For more information: [email protected]; or call the Research Center, 270-380-1024.

Mike Watson and Dave Thomas.

06/02/2025

The Adair County Genealogical Society will meet today at 5pm at the Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

There is no program this time, but a business meeting to plan future events and acquisition of materials.

Everyone is invited, members and non-members alike.

Thanks, Mike Watson

05/31/2025

05/30/2025

Our current fundraiser for the fair is selling copies of this book! It shares interesting facts on the history of the fair. You can purchase a copy at the Library, Chamber of Commerce or contact Amanda Page at 270-250-1327! Stay tuned on here for our fair schedule!

05/28/2025

Calling all local vendors! Join us for our Night Market Picnic in the Park on July 3rd! We're looking for vendors with those perfect picnic market vibes – think unique crafts, delicious treats, and all things local! Apply now to be a part of the fun!
& stayed tuned for more details.. we are so exited!! 🍉🍅🥦🌽🥬

05/27/2025

May 27, 1775 …

The first Transylvania Convention was completed on this date. The convention finished in good order with its first set of laws.

However, soon after, the governments of Virginia, North Carolina, and James Harrod immediately denounced the Transylvania Company as land pirates. The Transylvania government, with Harrodsburg as its capitol, was very short-lived. It was abolished a year later when Virginia formed Kentucky County. Drawing in the public domain.

05/27/2025

The Adair County Genealogical Society will be meeting in regular session on Monday, June 2nd at 5pm, at the Research Center.

There is no program for June, just a business meeting and planning session.

Everyone is welcome, members and non-members alike.

05/26/2025

05/25/2025

Have a safe Memorial Day!

05/25/2025