The story of Armstrong Mercantile

John Armstrong, an Irish immigrant, built his legacy from the ground-up during the first half of the 19thcentury.  Starting as a merchant, and later moving into almost every early industry needed for a growing city, Armstrong would go on to build an empire right here in Maysville.  John Armstrong played a foundational role in the economic development of our region.  

John Armstrong's story inspired the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center to curate our giftshop in his name.  Our inventory, like our museum's collections, are carefully selected to tell a story.  Many of our gifts are locally produced.  All proceeds from purchases from Armstrong Mercantile go back into Kentucky Gateway Museum Center's programming.