Museums & Institutions - Versailles, Kentucky, United States
The Woodford County Heritage Committee is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1974 that provides supplementary funding and volunteer assistance for the Jack Jouett House Historic Site. Its mission is to help preserve the Jack Jouett House Historic Site, its collections, and to communicate its story.WCHC Vision StatementThe purpose of the Woodford County Heritage Committee is the preservation, protection, renovation and conservation of buildings, structures, sites and landmarks association with the archaeological, cultural, economic, military, natural, political or social history of Woodford County, Kentucky. The further purpose of the WCHC is to make recommendations to the salaried staff of the Jack Jouett House Historic Site regarding management on behalf of its owner, Woodford County Fiscal Court.The vision of WCHC is to maximize the power of the story of Jack Jouett to enrich and transform the lives of Woodford County residents and visitors. The WCHC is:• A home for collections and programs that reflect and serve the diversity of Woodford County residents and visitors from other locales.• A partner in helping people make connections with history and the Jouett family.• An advocate and steward of historical resources and facilitator of compelling, substantive, and enjoyable learning experiences.• A broad network of supporters, public officials, members, donors, volunteers, and others who work to extend our impact and strengthen our future.