Scott Haun, President of the Kentucky School for the Deaf Charitable Foundation at the Jacobs Hall Museum, will present the fascinating history of the Barbee family. The Barbee family was originally from Culpeper County, Virginia, and relocated to the Danville, Kentucky, area (then Mercer County, now Boyle County) in the late 18th century. Several members of the family established deep roots in the region. Many of the Barbee brothers served in the American Revolutionary War and later received land grants in what was then considered western Virginia.
The Jacobs Hall Museum at 303 South Second Street, just three blocks from downtown Main Street in Danville, will be open Saturday, July 18.
Museum hours are 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.
Bring your America 250 Passport and have it stamped after touring the beautiful Jacobs Hall Museum on the campus of the Kentucky School for the Deaf.
This National Historic Landmark features stunning Italian Renaissance architecture with five floors to explore. Discover fascinating exhibits that showcase the rich history of the Kentucky School for the Deaf, which was established in 1823. Guided tours will be available, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about the school’s remarkable heritage and the people who helped shape Deaf education in Kentucky.