In 1947, Mark Wakefield and Mark Scearce leased the extreme eastern portion of Science Hill known as The Chapel or Lecture Hall from Misses Juliet and Harriet Poynter. Together they established Wakefield-Scearce Galleries with the intent of selling British antiques. After four years, Mr. Wakefield retired from the business he helped found, but his name and his inspiration remained with the store.
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The history of Science Hill nearly coincides with the history of its residence, the City of Shelbyville. Wakefield-Scearce Galleries was founded 150 years later. Kentucky was incorporated as the 15th state in 1792. That November, the Justices of the Quarter Sessions sent a team of men to survey a new town, named Shelbyville in honor of the new state's first governor.
Reviews (7)
Katie Weitzel
Jul 08, 2021
Victoria Kirchner
Jun 25, 2021
I was there years ago and still regularly think about it. Amazing and unique antiques in clever displays and rooms. Take time to wonder through all of it. The cozy dining was brick and wood and warm, yet huge windows for great seating choices. I highly recommend the Wakefield-Scearse Gallery and dining experience. Makes it tempting to move to Shelbyville, and I'm sure many have; a charming area.
Dennis Hummel
Jan 24, 2021
Terry Gabhart
Apr 06, 2020
Diane Weatherford
Dec 07, 2019
Joselyn D.
Nov 07, 2019
Linda Roe
Jan 16, 2018
Stopped by Wakefield-Scearce Gallery in Shelbyville today. It brought back old memories of many trips made to visit this lovely gallery filled with beautiful antiques of all types. I intended to have lunch at Science Hill but they were closed today - Tuesday. It was still enjoyable walking around the building and some of the shops were open.
