Georgetown College
Chartered in 1829, Georgetown College is the oldest Baptist college west of the Allegheny Mountains—but its provenance extends back even further, to 1788 and a newspaper announcement published by Rev. Elijah Craig.
“. . . a school will be opened at the Royal Spring where a commodious house sufficient to contain 50 or 60 scholars will be prepared. They will teach the Latin and Greek languages, together with such branches of the sciences as are usually taught in public seminaries.”
That school eventually became the William Rittenhouse Academy, which then moved to Science Hill and was later named Georgetown College. It is home to many historic buildings, beautifully manicured grounds and art galleries open to the public.
Contact:
Website: www.georgetowncollege.edu
Phone: 800-788-9985 or 502-863-8000
Address: 400 East College Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
The Galleries at Georgetown College
The Galleries at Georgetown College: The Jacobs Gallery, Cochenour Gallery, and the Anne Wright Wilson Fine Art Gallery make up The Galleries at Georgetown College. Showcasing art works from across the state and around the world, The Galleries is dedicated to sharing quality works of visual art. In addition to the two indoor galleries, the College features an outdoor sculpture exhibition across campus. Visit The Galleries for free Monday – Friday from 12 – 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.
Contact:
Website: www.georgetowncollege.edu/galleries
Phone: 502-863-8399