• Opening reception of The Barns of Madison County exhibit at The Madison County Arts Center, 90 S. Main St., Marshall. Friday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. Free. The exhibition remains on display throughout the month. madisoncountyarts.com
• Open house at Root Bottom Farm, 1201 East Fork Road, Marshall. Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. rootbottomfarm.com
• Barn Day Tour, led by architect and history buff Taylor Barnhill, followed by dinner (catered by Chupacabra Latin Cafe) and silent auction. Saturday, May 21, 2:30-7:30 p.m. Space is limited, and advance tickets are required. $35 per person/$65 for two. For information and reservations, call Nancy Larkin at 230-6982 or email info@appalachianbarns.org
• Workshop on historic photo preservation at the Madison County Library, 1335 N. Main St., Marshall. Thursday, May 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• An exhibition of historic photographs from the photography archives of the Farmers’ Federation will be on display throughout May at the News Record & Sentinel offices, 32 Baileys Branch Road, Marshall.
Info at appalachianbarns.org
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