Portraits of Our Past

History in Dafford Murals

Welcome to the Paducah Floodwall Murals

The renowned Dafford Muralists capture Paducah's rich history in paintings on this UNESCO Creative City's floodwall overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. This visionary project began in the spring of 1996. The first twenty-panel timeline was completed in 2001 and the last painting in the three block section in 2022. The city's most visited 24/7 art and history attraction intrigues thousands of fascinated onlookers each season.

Celebrating 30 Years of Art

and History

We are honoring three decades of the Paducah Wall to Wall floodwall murals! Since 1996, the Dafford Muralists have beautifully illustrated Paducah's vibrant history on our iconic floodwall. This UNESCO Creative City treasure attracts thousands of visitors each season, offering a unique blend of art and storytelling that captivates all who come to see it.

Read the History

Read more about the origins of the Paducah Wall to Wall mural project, the people involved, and how it all came to be!
The History

Meet the Artists

Meet the amazing Dafford Mural Team and learn more about the people who painted & maintain these beautiful murals.
The Artists

See the Murals

Take an online tour of the amazing Paducah Wall to Wall murals and learn the unique story behind each one.  Then come visit historic downtown Paducah and see these amazing floodwall murals for yourself.  
The Murals >

Get the Book

Paducah Wall to Wall is proud to publish a new full-color, paper back compilation of the magnificent three blocks of Dafford Murals on Paducah’s downtown floodwall.  
The Book