Who are we?

The Wheelwright Historical Society started as a way to simply preserve Wheelwright memories by collecting and archiving photographs, videos, and various artifacts from Wheelwright's treasured past but soon we realized that was just not the best we could do. We established a library that quickly grew to house the only museum dedicated to Wheelwright Kentucky. Soon even that felt like we were not giving it our best so we moved forward to include various programs and events to serve the community. Within 10 years the Wheelwright Library became the Wheelwright Renaissance Center. Now the historical society has a working library where books, games, and movies can be rented. We have a computer center for school work or just browsing the web. We have game nights featuring Dungeons and Dragons, Yugioh, Magic the Gathering and a plethora of board games and card games. We offer monthly outreach programs giving out cleaning supplies and various goods. We house a blessing box to help feed those on need. Simply and plainly put the Wheelwright Historical Society are people who really care about Wheelwright and seek to see it advance.

Our mission

We aim to preserve and protect the memories of Wheelwright Kentucky by collecting, archiving and sharing media and physical artifacts as well as stories and interviews. Want nothing more than to be the alarm clock that wakes people up to the truth about Wheelwright. It wasn't a great town. It isn't going to be a great town. The fact is Wheelwright Kentucky is a great town!!! We need to realize and work to make that statement as bold as the people who live here.

Our vision

We see a Wheelwright where families can come and enjoy our humble city. A place where you want to raise your kids and teach them about what was before and more importantly what can be in the future.