Bringing America 250 to the WILD about Shelbyville Arts & Music Festival
Date and Time:
May 9, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Events Location:
Shelby County Historical Society, 627 Main Street, Shelbyville, Kentucky, 40066, United States
About The Events
The Shelby County Historical Society will be taking part in the 2026 WILD about Shelbyville Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, May 9th from 11 am – 2 pm with special demonstrations from the SAR (Sons of the American Revolution), a visit from the Living Statues, a look at a historical garment that didn’t make it into our current exhibit by Amy Liebert and Brian Cushing, and a special reading of the Declaration of Independence at Noon. Our museum will be open from 10 am – 2 pm and currently features “250 Years of Clothing in Shelby County, Kentucky.”
The following demonstrations are scheduled to take place in front of the Shelby County Historical Society Museum at 627 Main St., Shelbyville from 11 am – 2 pm:
•18th Century Schooling and Quill Pen & Ink Writing
•Weapons of the American Revolution
•Fife & Drum Music
•Flags of the American Revolution
•Frontier Food
Please take time to step inside the Museum and go through our latest exhibit, “250 Years of Clothing in Shelby County, Kentucky.” This exhibit features many items from the SCHS collections; loaned items from Steve Abolt, who has created, managed, and produced historical events throughout the United States for over 30 years and has been replicating historical clothing for over 40 years; and items from the personal collection of Brian Cushing (Museum Committee Chair) and his wife, Amy Liebert. Several reproduction items were hand-sewn by Liebert. A special garment from the SCHS collection that did not make it into the exhibit will be on display for visitors to view and you can spend some one-on-one time with the couple as they share their expertise about clothing. “250 Years of Clothing in Shelby County, Kentucky” was made possible by grants from America250KY/Kentucky Historical Society and the Shelby County Community Foundation.
You won’t want to miss the live wax figure artform of Living Statues, as they bring to life the theme of the festival in creative ways from 12 – 2 pm. You’ll be mesmerized by the illusion they create as they transport onlookers to another time and place, dressed in costume and standing motionless. Come see who they will portray at Stargazer Plaza and 6th Street!