Colonel Sanders memorabilia collection to be auctioned in Shelbyville

On July 28, 2026, a vast assortment of personal memorabilia belonging to Colonel Harland Sanders will be auctioned at Claudia Sanders Restaurant in Shelbyville, Kentucky. This collection features numerous items linked to his culinary methods, standards of hospitality, and business strategies, many of which originated from Blackwood Hall, where Sanders resided with his wife Claudia for approximately 25 years. Franchise owners globally traveled to Blackwood Hall to gain insights from Sanders. The Settle family, who acquired Blackwood Hall and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House from Sanders in 1974, has meticulously preserved this collection, ensuring its remarkable provenance.