Duncan Tavern Historic Center

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

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.

It was a busy day in the Duncan Tavern Historic Center Gift Shop yesterday! The lovely ladies from Colonial Daughters ma...
06/19/2026

It was a busy day in the Duncan Tavern Historic Center Gift Shop yesterday! The lovely ladies from Colonial Daughters made it their shopping destination after their luncheon and meeting at Duncan Tavern. Gift Shop Volunteers, Anne Scott, Peggy Kennedy, and DeeDee Lanham, enjoyed visiting with everyone and helping them with their purchases.

Thank you to Karen Hamm Adams of the Capt. John Waller Chapter in Lexington. Karen carefully cleaned all these benches a...
06/11/2026

Thank you to Karen Hamm Adams of the Capt. John Waller Chapter in Lexington. Karen carefully cleaned all these benches as part of the Kentucky DAR Chapter Regent's Club Project for 2026-27. Thank you, Karen, for all your hard work!

06/11/2026
The Gift Shop at Duncan Tavern Historic Center thanks the ladies of Lexington Chapter, NSDAR for visiting and shopping w...
06/06/2026

The Gift Shop at Duncan Tavern Historic Center thanks the ladies of Lexington Chapter, NSDAR for visiting and shopping with us on Friday during your luncheon/meeting/piano performance!
Can't wait to see you all again at the many exciting events coming to the tavern soon! 🌸🇺🇸🎲☕

(Photo by Lexington Chapter Regent Judy Owens...because we were too busy enjoying you ladies to remember to snap some pics! 🤦‍♀️)

06/05/2026
06/05/2026

It took a year, a significant financial donation, and a lot of logistics, but the 1814 piano at Duncan Tavern is now in playable condition, thanks to Lexington Chapter, NSDAR chapter member Ouida Tisdall. Stay tuned! We have more events coming for this gorgeous old instrument.

Lexington Chapter at Duncan Tavern!
06/05/2026

Lexington Chapter at Duncan Tavern!

Congratulations to Chris Poynter and all the wonderful people at Hotel Thoroughbred on this week's deTour's, sponsored b...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to Chris Poynter and all the wonderful people at Hotel Thoroughbred on this week's deTour's, sponsored by the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. This incredible adaptive reuse is beautiful, functional, and built for the future. We look forward to TWO partnerships with you, Chris!

The June 2026 Blue Grass Trust deTour explored Hotel Thoroughbred i...

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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