Duncan Tavern Historic Center

Duncan Tavern Historic Center Duncan Tavern Historic Center, built circa 1790, is steeped in the history of Kentucky’s towering le

This beautiful, three-story limestone building has been fully restored and is now available to help make your own family’s history. Whether planning a bridal shower, small intimate wedding, anniversary celebration or a family gathering, Duncan Tavern provides an unparalleled combination of elegance, grace and hospitality. Your event will be impressive, with beautiful antique furnishings tastefully

arranged in large, elegant rooms, and yet the small-town atmosphere will make your guests feel right at home. A terraced garden bordered by mature trees provides a perfect backdrop for photographs. A resident curator and volunteer docents are available to give your group a tour of our in-house museum and genealogical library. Duncan Tavern’s dining area provides seating for up to 55 people and we work with a variety of groups; from bridal teas to business meetings.

We loved having members from the Jane McAfee Chapter, NSDAR (Harrodsburg) shopping at your Duncan Tavern Gift Shop Yeste...
05/30/2026

We loved having members from the Jane McAfee Chapter, NSDAR (Harrodsburg) shopping at your Duncan Tavern Gift Shop Yesterday! Hope you had a great lunch at Trackside at the Depot!

Call Duncan Tavern to schedule a tour for your own group or family!

Where in Kentucky has the best local history lesson, paired up with incredibly stylish merch??? Right here at Duncan Tav...
05/29/2026

Where in Kentucky has the best local history lesson, paired up with incredibly stylish merch??? Right here at Duncan Tavern! Thanks to Anne Scott, DeeDee Scott Lanham and all the great volunteers at Duncan Tavern Historic Center. We're proud of our Paris Bourbon County heritage! Visit Paris Downtown District - Kentucky sometime and come and see us!

Today was the Jane McAfee Chapter’s time to shine as they visited Duncan Tavern Historic Center. This enthusiastic and e...
05/29/2026

Today was the Jane McAfee Chapter’s time to shine as they visited Duncan Tavern Historic Center. This enthusiastic and engaged group of ladies is Kentucky’s Harrodsburg-based chapter, led by Chapter Regent Susan McGinnis. This was Susan’s first visit to the tavern! Welcome, Jane McAfee, to beautiful Paris Bourbon County! Come back soon!

Thank you to Doris Dearen Settles of the Transylvania Chapter, who donated a printer/scanner to Duncan Tavern Historic C...
05/29/2026

Thank you to Doris Dearen Settles of the Transylvania Chapter, who donated a printer/scanner to Duncan Tavern Historic Center. I accepted this valued donation in front of the Cartmell House, which has been an ongoing project for the Transylvania Chapter, along with Chapter Regent Sandy Marting. Very much appreciated and already in use at the Duncan Tavern Historic Center

KSDAR is proud to announce that Duncan Tavern has been selected by Kentucky Humanities as a site for Our American Story:...
05/29/2026

KSDAR is proud to announce that Duncan Tavern has been selected by Kentucky Humanities as a site for Our American Story: Kentucky's Voices. Our focus topic will be Harmonizing Together and will emphasize the music of Bourbon and the surrounding counties, as well as the two beautiful antique pianos recently restored. More details to come as they evolve, but our committee just approved our participation in this important project!

This morning, the St. Asaph Chapter from Danville, Ky. created this stunning arrangement in the planters at the front of...
05/26/2026

This morning, the St. Asaph Chapter from Danville, Ky. created this stunning arrangement in the planters at the front of the Tavern. Located in Danville, Ky., St. Asaph was one of the first chapters to respond to the call by President of KSDAR Chapter Regents Club, Karen Hamm Adams, to help Duncan Tavern Historic Center as its focus for historic preservation leading up to the 2027 State Conference. Great job, ladies!

Duncan Tavern Historic Center was recognized in the DAR's national publication for a series of workshops now sponsored b...
05/25/2026

Duncan Tavern Historic Center was recognized in the DAR's national publication for a series of workshops now sponsored by the Kentucky Society DAR. Congratulations of Why We Write, Inc., Lexington Chapter, NSDAR and most of all State Regent Julia Hood for providing leadership for these programs.

A very special THANK YOU to the St. Asaph Chapter in Danville. Regent Diana Gilley, along with long-time DTHC supporter ...
05/23/2026

A very special THANK YOU to the St. Asaph Chapter in Danville. Regent Diana Gilley, along with long-time DTHC supporter Stephanie Lowe Griffin, has volunteered to tend to the flower pots around Duncan Tavern Historic Center. It's such an honor that Duncan Tavern receives support from all across the state! This kindness is in response to the appeal by Chapter Regents Club President Karen Hamm Adams, who chose Duncan Tavern Historic Center as the Chapter Regent's focus for historic preservation.

I'm proud to announce that the Lexington Chapter has stepped up to the KSDAR Chapter Regent's Challenge and will take ca...
05/23/2026

I'm proud to announce that the Lexington Chapter has stepped up to the KSDAR Chapter Regent's Challenge and will take care of the corner of the Duncan Tavern fenced area where the water feature is located. In addition to weeding and planting, our chapter member Jane Gard Hellmann has offered to provide rhizomes from her prize irises. Jane has held leadership positions in the Bluegrass Iris Society. Blooms cultivated by the Iris Society have been planted in The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky.

Address

323 High Street
Paris, KY
40361

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18599871788

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