William Graham Duncan, Owner of The Duncan Coal Company, built this historic home located on the corner of Cherry Street in 1912 for $10,000. The home was donated to the city of Greenville in 1989 by Hamilton R. Duncan, Sr. and became the Duncan Center Museum and Art Gallery. It is a beauty to behold with its Spanish mission style design and red tiled roof. Great detail was given to every aspect of the home which today, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The art gallery showcases work from local artisans as well as works from all over and features a rotating exhibit schedule so you will always see something new! The Duncan Center is also home to W.G. Duncan Coal Company Museum. The museum contains a wealth of coal history in equipment, pictures, books, documents, ledgers and much more.

Upcoming Events:

January 9th - March 1st: Civil War Exhibit "My Brother, My Enemy"
The Duncan Center along with exhibit sponsors the Greenville Tourism Commission and the Pogue Automotive Group are honored to have a very special Civil War exhbit coming right here to Greenville! The exhibit "My Brother, My Enemy" is on loan from the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. This is a special exhibit that explores Kentucky's Civil War connections. Unlike many other Civil War exhibitions that tend to focus on battlefield chronology, this 15 panel exhibit delves into the heart wrenching and personal stories of the nationwide conflict that forever severed once close-knit relationships throughout Kentucky. The exhibit features more than a dozen artifacts including weapons, cutlery, photographs and jewelry. The exhibit can be viewed Monday - Friday from 11:00AM - 4:00PM or by appointment. Admission is FREE as always. For additional information or to schedule a class trip contact the Duncan Center at 270-338-2605 or by email at duncan.museum@gmail.com. Don't miss this exciting piece of history in Muhlenberg County!

MCTI is located in the old Palace Theatre which is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In the 1900’s silent movies and vaudeville acts were presented at the Theatre followed by "talkies" aka movies when they became popular. The theatre closed in 1970 and was later used as a wrestling arena. In 1983 MCTI purchased the establishment and converted it into a stage performance theatre. In 1998 the theatre underwent major renovations to become a true fine arts facility.  They present four quality productions each year, consisting of musicals, comedies, drama, children’s plays and much more.

Most recently, MCTI has renovated the building adjacent to the theatre and created an intimate space for dinner theatres and cabaret-style shows. Be on the lookout for more information on this new avenue of theatrical expression!

2011 Show Dates

July 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16, & 17th: MCTI presents the musical Annie directed by Beth Cooke. Auditon dates are May 23rd & 24th. Tickets are $10, $12, & $14. Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 to reserve your seats or for additional information.  

NEW!! October 28th & 29th: MCTI presents A Cabaret Room Show: Season of Carol Burnett. These evenings of theatrical entertainment will be held adjacent to the Palace Theatre and will include an elegant dinner to boot! Details coming soon! Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for more info.

September 23rd, 24th, 25th & 30th; October 1st & 2nd: MCTI presents First Baptist of Ivy Gap directed by Panda Allen. Audition dates are August 1st & 2nd.  Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for additional information. 

December 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, & 11th: MCTI presents Twas the Night Before Christmas directed by Leslie England. Audition dates are October 3rd & 4th.  Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for additional information. 

2012 Show Dates

NEW!! January 20th: MCTI presents A Cabaret Room Show: Season of Carol Burnett. This evening of theatrical entertainment will be held adjacent to the Palace Theatre and will include an elegant dinner to boot! Details coming soon! Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for more info.

NEW!! February 14th: MCTI will be hosting a very special Valentine's Day Dinner in the cabaret room. This will certainly be a memorable way to spend this special evening of love with your significant other! Details coming soon! Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for more info.

February 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, & 26th: MCTI presents Ramona directed by Raye Bartlett. Audition dates are January 2nd & 3rd.  Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for additional information. 

NEW!! March 17th: MCTI presents A Cabaret Room Show: Season of Carol Burnett. This evening of theatrical entertainment will be held adjacent to the Palace Theatre and will include an elegant dinner to boot! Details coming soon! Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for more info.

April 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, & 22nd: MCTI presents The Hurting Part directed  by Jeff Dickinson. Audition dates are February 20th & 21st.  Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for additional information. 

NEW!! May 18th: MCTI presents A Cabaret Room Show: Season of Carol Burnett. This evening of theatrical entertainment will be held adjacent to the Palace Theatre and will include an elegant dinner to boot! Details coming soon! Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for more info.

July 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, & 22nd: MCTI presents Sleeping Beauty  directed by Sherie Duvall Buchanan. Audition dates are May 11th, 12th, & 13th.  Call 270-338-7165 or 270-338-2605 for additional information. 

The current Muhlenberg County courthouse is the fourth since the county's inception in 1798. It was built in 1907 and designed by the Louisville architectural firm Kenneth McDonald and William J. Dodd with Bailey and Koerner acting as the contractors. It is truly one of the most beautiful in the state and is a very elaborate example of the classical Beaux-Arts style. The courthouse is a two-story, brick structure fronted by a two-story, Corinthian order portico with an equally spectacular cupola.  It underwent major renovations in 1975 and is currently under going a second major renovation. Renovations are expected to be completed by the end of summer in 2010 and it will be completely restored inside and out! It happens to be the second largest clock/tower dome in the state and is the crowning jewel of downtown Greenville.