Welcome to Harlan County, where there’s always something exciting going on! Whether you’re here for our biggest party of the year at the Poke Sallet Festival or looking to get a little dirty at thrilling off-road events like the Southern Shine Crawl or the Fall Crawl, we’ve got you covered. Harlan County is a place of celebration, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
We like to think we’re on top of all the fun stuff happening around here, but now and then, a cool event might sneak by us. Maybe we missed it in our social feeds, or it’s a new thing we haven’t heard about yet. Whatever the reason, we don’t want to miss out, and neither do you! Got an event you’re excited about? Shoot us an email at harlantourism@gmail.com or send us a message on our facebook page at Visit Harlan County. As long as it meets our parameters, we’ll happily add it to our calendar. We’re all about community and tourism events that bring people together.
So, let’s make every day a reason to celebrate in Harlan County. Share your event, and let’s fill our calendar with fun for everyone!
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The Grand Opening of the Historic Harlan Museum

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ANNOUNCING THE OPENING DATE FOR THE HISTORIC HARLAN MUSEUM ![]()
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We are excited and pleased to announce that the Historic Harlan Museum will be opening to the public on Tuesday, November 4th at 10AM. We will have a reception from 4PM-6PM that day. Invitations for special guests will be sent out soon.
General admission for the museum:
Adults: $5
Children and students: $3
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Friday: 10AM-6PM
Saturday: 10AM-3PM
Our exhibits will include (but is not limited to): The Cawood Ledford Exhibit, Silas Harlan and the Early Frontier, More than a Myth: A Story of Harlan County as We Lived it, The Myths and Legends of Harlan County, Echoes of the Coalfield, The Wild Wonders of Harlan, the USS Harlan County exhibit, Harlan County Sports History, and more!
We can’t wait to see you at the Historic Harlan Museum!




