A comprehensive collection of personal Colonel Harland Sanders memorabilia ever brought to public auction will be available to collectors, historians, entrepreneurs, and fans on July 28, at Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville.

Many of the artifacts originate from Blackwood Hall, the longtime home of the Sanders, where the couple lived for approximately 25 years. Franchise owners from around the world traveled to Shelbyville to learn directly from Sanders, often gathering at Blackwood Hall to study the cooking techniques, hospitality standards, and business practices that helped build one of the world's most recognizable restaurant brands.

The artifacts have been preserved by the Settle family, who purchased both Blackwood Hall and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House directly from Colonel and Claudia Sanders in 1974. That uninterrupted chain of ownership makes the collection exceptionally rare and provides a level of provenance seldom available in the memorabilia market.

The collection documents Sanders' personal life, business career, and public legacy, offering insight into both the man and the cultural phenomenon he became. The collection is expected to attract interest from museums, private collectors, franchise operators, food historians, and Americana enthusiasts across the United States and internationally.

For the first time, the personal collection preserved by the Settle family will be offered at auction on the property where Colonel and Claudia Sanders lived, worked, entertained and shaped the final chapter of their legacy.

"These are not items assembled by a collector," said Bill Menish, auctioneer for the sale. "They are artifacts preserved by the family who purchased the Colonel's home and business directly from Colonel and Claudia Sanders more than 50 years ago. Together they tell a story few people have ever had the opportunity to see."

A public preview of the collection will be shown July 27, allowing attendees to view the items before the auction begins on July 28 at 6 p.m.