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Historic Irvinton House Museum Highlights 19th-Century Mills & Heritage in Irvine-McDowell Park

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Published 2026-10-15•Source: City of Richmond Official News

Historic Irvinton House Museum Highlights 19th-Century Mills & Heritage in Irvine-McDowell Park

Richmond's historic Irvinton House Museum and Pleasant View House preserve Madison County's frontier, agricultural, and Civil War heritage with weekday visitor access.

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Located inside scenic Irvine-McDowell Park at 345 Lancaster Avenue, the historic Irvinton House Museum continues to showcase curated exhibits on Madison County's 19th-century water mills, steam mills, and family histories.

While the Battle of Richmond Visitors Center (1811 Rogers House) at 1546 Battlefield Memorial Highway undergoes scheduled maintenance repairs, history visitors can tour the historic 1820s Pleasant View House at 1014 Battlefield Memorial Highway Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Outdoor interpretive walking trails across the Battle of Richmond Historic Areas and Fort Boonesborough State Park remain open to the public.

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Verified against City of Richmond Official News on 2026-11-05.

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2026 Richmond Christmas Parade — "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Set for Dec. 4 on Main Street

The City of Richmond's annual Christmas Parade takes place Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM from EKU Lancaster Avenue through Downtown Main Street. Entry registration remains open through November 12 at 4:00 PM.

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Richmond Parks & Rec Opens Santa Express & Santa Calling Registration on Nov. 9

Richmond Parks & Recreation opens registration on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM for the annual Santa Calling and Santa Express home visit programs for Richmond families.

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EKU Center for the Arts Hosts Price Is Right Live, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac & Martina McBride

Eastern Kentucky University's 2,100-seat performing arts venue welcomes national touring productions throughout November 2026, drawing visitors across Central Kentucky to Richmond.

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