ABOUT THE WOODFORD COUNTY
HISTORY ROOM

The mission of the Woodford County History Room is to collect, preserve, and provide access to materials that document the history of the people and places of Woodford County and the surrounding area. We welcome in-person researchers seven days a week to explore our collection of documents, books, photographs, and periodicals. For those unable to visit, we also offer research assistance by phone, electronic form, and email.

The Woodford County History Room is a recent addition to the library, made possible by a generous donation of research materials and special collections from the Woodford County Historical Society. Opened in 2023, this dedicated area of the library houses historical documents specific to Woodford County and the surrounding region.

Looking ahead, we aim to make our collection accessible beyond the library’s walls and hours of operation. To achieve this, we’re excited to announce that the digitization of the first batch of reels from our microfilm collection has begun, made possible by a generous grant from the Kentucky Genealogical Society. These digitized records are now available on our website.

Additionally, the Brown-Forman Corporation, maker of Woodford Reserve, donated $25,000 to the Woodford County Library to establish a new scanning station in the History Room to digitally preserve and make accessible Woodford County’s history. To expand on this concept, we added multiple pieces of equipment to digitize various legacy formats. In October 2025, the Digital Legacy Lab officially opened its doors – giving our community the tools necessary to convert many types of analog and digital content for long-term preservation and access. The new lab features state-of-the-art scanning and conversion equipment which produces high-quality digital images of our most valuable records that document the people, places, and events of Woodford County.

The Digital Legacy Lab is freely open for public use, allowing community members to digitize their family histories and ensure that these precious resources are preserved for future generations. For current accepted formats and access guidelines, please see our Digital Legacy Lab page.