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Kentucky Historical Society Announces 2007 Governor's Award Winner
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Dr. James C. Klotter, of Lexington, is this year's winner of the Kentucky Historical Society's Governor's Award.
Kentucky Historical Society Announces Collins Award Winner
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Dr. Tracy E. K'Meyer is this year's winner of the Kentucky Historical Society's Richard H. Collins Award.
KHS Presents Historical Symposiums During 2007 Kentucky Book Fair
Friday, November 02, 2007
The Kentucky Historical Society will host a day of free historical symposiums in partnership with the 26th Annual Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 10, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
KHS Honors Abraham Lincoln Society Members
Friday, November 02, 2007
Donors to the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation were honored at its annual Abraham Lincoln Society Gala at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History on October 22.
KHS to Hold Annual Meeting on November 9
Friday, October 26, 2007
The Kentucky Historical Society's Annual Business Meeting will be held at 5 p.m. ET Friday, November 9, at the Old State Capitol, 300 West Broadway in Frankfort, Ky.
Kentucky Military History Museum to Close Temporarily for Upgrades
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The Kentucky Military History Museum, located in the Old State Arsenal overlooking the Kentucky River in Frankfort, will be closed temporarily for upgrades beginning Tuesday, October 16.
Kentucky Folklife Festival Named One of Top Ten Fall Events
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
The Kentucky Tourism Council has selected the Kentucky Folklife Festival as one of the Commonwealth's fall "Top Ten" events.
2007 Kentucky Folklife Festival Celebrates Living Traditions, Diversity
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
The Kentucky Historical Society invites all Kentuckians to experience the 2007 Kentucky Folklife Festival, scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 20-22, in historic downtown Frankfort, KY.
KHS Pays Tribute to Homer Ledford in New Exhibit
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Featured handmade instruments, carvings, and tools made or used by Homer Ledford, a beloved Kentuckian, will be on exhibit at the Kentucky Historical Society. Music and Innovation: The Art of Homer Ledford opens Tuesday, August 14, and will remain on exhibit until December 31.
Executive Director of Liberty Hall takes new position as Curator at KHS
Friday, July 20, 2007
Sara Elliott has joined the Kentucky Historical Society as a senior-level curator. She began her position on June 18, 2007. Her responsibilities include working with the curatorial staff in building KHS collections and broadening their interpretation through innovative exhibitions and programs. In addition to being responsible for the care and preservation of the Old State Capitol and the portraits in the Toyota Kentucky Hall of Governors, Elliott will help develop ways of telling engaging stories associated with the Old State Capitol and the political leaders who occupied it.
KHS Hosts Naturalization Ceremony for 76 New Citizens from 39 Countries
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
More than 76 individuals from 39 countries became U.S. citizens today in naturalization ceremony held at the Kentucky Historical Society in downtown Frankfort.
Eleven Kentuckians Graduate from Community Scholars Program
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Eleven Community Scholars from central Kentucky are the most recent graduating class of the Kentucky Folklife Program's Community Scholars program, and they join the growing network of over 100 adults trained to collect, preserve, and present local traditions and art forms.
Unsealed Prichard Interviews Featured in Kentucky Historical Society Publication
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Transcripts of selected recorded interviews with the late Edward F. Prichard Jr., one of the state's most influential leaders in politics and education, have been published in the latest issue of The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society.
KHS Register Article Wins National Award
Friday, June 15, 2007
An article from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society was named the winner of the Distinguished Writing Award by the Army Historical Foundation at that organization's 10th Annual Members Meeting on June 12. The article is "A Killing in the Philippines, 1900: A Kentuckian Faces Insurgency and Military Justice," by Meredith Mason Brown. It was published in the Winter 2006 issue of The Register.
KHS Boone Day Family Celebration Slated for June 16, Celebrates Family History
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
This year's Boone Day celebration, a proud Kentucky Historical Society tradition for more than a century, is scheduled for June 16 from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.
Rescued Churchill Weavers Collection Finds Home at Kentucky Historical Society
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
The Kentucky Historical Society today announced its acquisition of the Churchill Weavers Collection from Lila Bellando, who managed Churchill Weavers for Crown Crafts and owned the business with her husband, Richard Bellando, from 1973 to 1996.
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Monday, May 28, 2007
KHS HistoryMobile Debuts 2007 Tour with New Look at Governor's Derby Breakfast
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
It may look like an 18-wheeler-tractor-trailer, but the Kentucky Historical Society's HistoryMobile contains a popular exhibition on Daniel Boone. Sporting a new "skin," this traveling museum will launch its 2007 tour to more than 20 locations throughout the state at the Governor's Derby Breakfast on May 5 on the Capitol grounds in Frankfort.
KHS Executive Director Selected for Leadership Kentucky's 2007 Class
Monday, April 09, 2007
The Leadership Kentucky Foundation Inc. has selected Kent Whitworth, executive director of the Kentucky Historical Society, as one of the 55 participants for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2007.
KHS Hosts Kentucky's National History Day on April 21
Thursday, April 05, 2007
More than one hundred student historians are headed to Frankfort for Kentucky's National History Day contest on Saturday, April 21, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
KHS Explores Immigration in New Exhibition Opening April 21
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Immigration, a topic sparking debate across the country, is the focus of a new exhibition from the Kentucky Historical Society. Our New Kentucky Home: Immigrant Experiences opens on Saturday, April 21, and will remain on exhibit until March 28, 2008.
KHS Events Planned in April Including Easter Weekend, Spring Break
Monday, March 19, 2007
Spring is here and the Kentucky Historical Society offers events and programs for Kentuckians of all ages throughout April.
Kentucky Junior Historians Convene in Frankfort
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
More than 600 student historians are headed to Frankfort for the forty-fifth annual Kentucky Junior Historical Society convention. Students from every corner of the commonwealth in grades K-12 have prepared projects in categories including historical exhibit, genealogical research, photography, performance, and art. Other competitions, including the fast-paced Kentucky History Bowl, a quick-recall academic competition focusing on Kentucky history, will be held during the convention Thursday through Saturday, March 22-24, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History and the Frankfort Convention Center.
Public Invited to Participate in Community Scholars Workshop
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The Kentucky Folklife Program has openings for its next Community Scholars workshop. This free, six- session workshop will be split between two locations. On Saturdays, April 14, April 28, and May 12, sessions will be held at the Taylor County Extension Office in Campbellsville. On Saturdays, May 19, June 9, and June 23, sessions will be held at the Washington County Extension Office in Springfield. All sessions are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
KHS Programs, Collections Celebrate Women’s History
Thursday, March 08, 2007
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Kentucky Historical Society offers events, programs, and collections that spotlight women and their role in the history of Kentucky throughout March.
Kentucky History Awards Recognize Best From Around the State
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Individuals and organizations from across the commonwealth were honored at the 2007 Kentucky History Awards Program, held March 3 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Historical Confederation of Kentucky, these annual awards recognize the best history achievements and projects relating to state and local history.
KHS Now Accepting Kentucky Historical Highway Marker Applications
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
The Kentucky Historical Society is pleased to announce that applications for the Kentucky Historical Highway Marker program are currently being accepted. The application deadlines for 2007 are April 30 and October 1.
KHS Wins Gold ADDY® Award for Web Site
Friday, March 02, 2007
The Kentucky Historical Society Web site, www.history.ky.gov, has been recognized with a Gold ADDY® award in the category of Consumer HTML/Other Web Site. The awards were given out on Saturday, February 24, in Lexington. Organized by the Lexington Advertising Club, the ADDY® Awards highlight the best creative work being produced in the central Kentucky area.
Eleven Kentuckians Graduate from Community Scholars Program
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Eleven Kentuckians from six counties were among the most recent graduating class of the Kentucky Folklife Program’s Community Scholars program.
Capitol Will Host Lincoln Birthday Celebration Feb. 12
Friday, February 09, 2007
On February 12, 2007, Governor Ernie Fletcher will be on hand to observe Lincoln's 198th birthday at the state capitol rotunda in Frankfort. This event will feature Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission grant recipients, exciting announcements about the Lincoln Bicentennial initiative, and booth displays featuring Kentucky’s signature Abraham Lincoln sites.
KHS to Honor Heroism of Flemingsburg Iwo Jima Hero
Thursday, February 08, 2007
The World War II battle for Iwo Jima is currently very visible on cinema screens throughout the country, with the recent release of Letters from Iwo Jima and last fall’s release of Flags of Our Fathers, both directed by Clint Eastwood. In Fleming County, Kentucky, the story of Iwo Jima hero and Fleming County native, Franklin Sousley, has been a present reality for more than 60 years.
Springfield Community to Enjoy Premiere of KET Lincoln Program
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
The Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and the Kentucky Historical Society proudly announce the premiere of a special KET program. The new Kentucky Life special features a reenactment and interpretation of the wedding of Abraham Lincoln's parents. To celebrate, a premiere event will be held at the Springfield Opera House in Springfield, Kentucky, on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. ET.
Rare 19th Century Portraits, Documents of African American Kentuckians in KHS Spotlight
Friday, February 02, 2007
Two handsome portraits of a stately 19th-century couple hang side-by-side on permanent exhibit in the Kentucky Journey gallery at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.
“Moments In Legislative History” Provide Historical Look Back
Monday, January 22, 2007
The Kentucky Historical Society remembers and is offering legislators and the public a quick look back through "Moments in Legislative History."
Last Chance to See Lewis & Clark Exhibition at KHS
Friday, January 19, 2007
There is still time to see the Lewis & Clark: The Exploration of the American West, 1803-1806 exhibition at the Kentucky Historical Society’s Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. The exhibition closes on Saturday, January 27.
Northern Kentucky History Day Slated for February 17
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Northern Kentucky History Day offers the public a chance to hear the latest on the preservation and study of local historical sites, as well as to learn about preserving family heirlooms and conducting genealogy research. The 14th-annual event will be held at Northern Kentucky University on Saturday, February 17, 2007 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
KHS to Celebrate Black History in February
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
In honor of Black History Month, the Kentucky Historical Society will offer events and programs that spotlight African Americans and their role in Kentucky’s history throughout February.
KHS Launches New Web Site
Friday, January 12, 2007
The Kentucky Historical Society has launched a new Web site that offers enhanced content and services.
Nicholson Returns to KHS after National Post
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Karla J. Nicholson is the Kentucky Historical Society’s new director of education. Her responsibilities include supervising an educational services staff of about 25 who oversee museum education, teacher and school programs, community and statewide services programs, and the Kentucky folklife program.
Kentucky Historical Society Is Holiday-Ready!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
The Kentucky Historical Society’s Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History is reflecting the holiday seasons.
KHS Elects 2006 Executive Board Slate at Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 14, 2006
The Kentucky Historical Society members elected their 2006 leadership at their annual meeting at the Old State Capitol in Frankfort on November 10.
KHS Secures GOLD Grant to Restore Governor’s Grave
Friday, December 01, 2006
The Kentucky Historical Society’s Cemetery Preservation Program has received a $2,500 grant from the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) to restore Governor Thomas E. Bramlette’s tombstone in Louisville’s Cave Hill Cemetery.
Nominations Sought for 2007 Kentucky History Awards
Friday, December 01, 2006
The Kentucky Historical Society and the Historical Confederation of Kentucky are seeking nominations for the 2007 Kentucky History Awards, which acknowledge outstanding achievements in the field of history by individuals, civic leaders, communities, museums, and historical organizations. The awards celebrate outstanding programs, exhibits, Web sites, and publications, as well as individuals who have excelled in the field or made lifetime contributions to the preservation, awareness, and appreciation of Kentucky’s history.
Smithsonian Senior Curator Assumes #2 Spot at Kentucky Historical Society
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Only a few weeks ago, Marilyn A. Zoidis was senior curator of one of the nation’s most treasured artifacts, the Star-Spangled Banner, at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. As of November 1, she is the assistant director at the Kentucky Historical Society, headquartered at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort; her major responsibilities are museum collections and exhibitions.
Kentucky Historical Society Announces 2006 Collins Award Winner
Monday, November 13, 2006
Dr. John David Smith is this year’s winner of the Kentucky Historical Society’s Richard H. Collins Award.
KHS to Hold Annual Meeting on November 10
Monday, November 06, 2006
The Kentucky Historical Society’s Annual Business Meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 10 at the Old State Capitol in Frankfort.
KHS to Host Reception for Release of the Public Papers of Governor Martha Layne Collins
Thursday, November 02, 2006
A reception honoring the publication of The Public Papers of Governor Martha Layne Collins, 1983-1987 will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.
KET and Kentucky Historical Society conduct "Treasures Tour" to recognize Dr. Thomas Clark's Kentucky Treasures
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Throughout November, KET and the Kentucky Historical Society will celebrate the life of the man who continues to be the Commonwealth’s best- known and most respected historian, the late Dr. Thomas Clark, with a statewide “Treasures Tour,” officially recognizing each site designated by Dr. Clark as a Kentucky Treasure.
Film, Play Celebrate Heroism of Kentuckian
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Clint Eastwood’s major motion picture Flags of Our Fathers features the story of Kentuckian Franklin Sousley, one of the soldiers who raised the American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The image taken of Sousley and his fellow soldiers is arguably one of the most famous of World War II and is the focus of both the film, set for release on Friday, and a museum theatre presentation at the Kentucky Historical Society.
Kentucky History Awards Recognize Best From Around the State
Monday, March 06, 2006
Individuals and organizations from across the commonwealth were honored at the 2006 Kentucky History Awards Program, held March 4 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Historical Confederation of Kentucky, these annual awards recognize the best history achievements and projects relating to state and local history.
Kentucky Historical Society Celebrates Women’s History Month
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
The history of Kentucky’s “every woman” will be explored throughout March at the Kentucky Historical Society. Since 1987, Congress has designated March Women’s History Month.
Kentucky Historical Society Provides Insight into Black History
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
In honor of Black History Month, the Kentucky Historical Society offers the following events and resources that spotlight African Americans and their role in Kentucky’s history throughout February. For more information on these events, or for access to African American resources available from the Kentucky Historical Society, visit our Web site at http://history.ky.gov.
Moments In Legislative History Provide Quick Look Back
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Remember when the Kentucky public education system was created? How about the Kentucky State Fair? Kentucky Historical Society remembers, and is offering legislators and the public a quick look back through Moments in Legislative History. These interesting snippets from our past are available at the Kentucky Historical Society Web site, http://history.ky.gov, and the Kentucky Legislature Web site, http://www.lrc.ky.gov. A new vignette is presented each day during the legislative session, along with an illustration from the collections of the Kentucky Historical Society.
History Zone Offers Hands-On History for Kids
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
“Winter Birds of Kentucky” is the theme of the History Zone for kids this month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Children ages 5-10 and their parents are invited to participate in this free activity every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Last Chance to See Rivers of Kentucky Exhibit
Monday, December 12, 2005
The Kentucky Historical Society exhibit A River Runs Through Us: The Rivers of Kentucky is getting ready to go dry. The temporary exhibit, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, featuring artifacts, oral histories, and full-scale environmental displays detailing the Commonwealth’s waterways, ends December 30.
Kentucky Historical Society Achieves Accreditation
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
The Kentucky Historical Society has achieved accreditation, the highest recognition of the American Association of Museums (AAM). The Society features museums and exhibits on its downtown Frankfort “history campus,” including the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum.
Museum Theatre Revisits Glory Days of Radio
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Take a sentimental journey with the Kentucky Historical Society at the premier production of Rally ‘Round the Radio: Wartime Music Hour on the Kentucky Homefront. The dinner theatre performance will be held on Friday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.
Kentucky Historical Society Takes Its Collection Online
Thursday, October 13, 2005
The Kentucky Historical Society is taking its collections to a new venue – the World Wide Web. Now, anyone with access to the Internet can access digital images, sound, video and text from the KHS collections with a click of the mouse.
Kentucky Historical Society Offers Free High-Water History
Thursday, October 13, 2005
High-water marks in Kentucky history will be the topic of Double-Feature Sunday at the Kentucky Historical Society on October 16. “When Waters Rise and Fall” features a live museum theatre performance of Of Time and Tide: High-Water History followed by the 1938 film The River. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History and is free. Refreshments will be served.
Local Holocaust Survivors to Speak on Veterans Day
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Three Kentuckians who survived the Holocaust will tell their stories at This is Home Now: A Symposium on Kentucky’s Holocaust Survivors on Veteran’s Day. The panel discussion is just one session in the two-day symposium, which will be held November 10-11 at the Lexington History Museum in conjunction with the multimedia This Is Home Now exhibit. The symposium is presented by the Kentucky Historical Society.
Museum Theatre Revisits Glory Days of Radio
Monday, October 10, 2005
Take a sentimental journey with the Kentucky Historical Society at the premier production of Rally ‘Round the Radio: Wartime Music Hour on the Kentucky Homefront. The dinner theatre performance will be held on Friday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.
Historical Society Offers Cemetery Workshop
Thursday, September 08, 2005
The Kentucky Historical Society, Historical Confederation of Kentucky (HCK), and Lexington Public Library will present a cemetery workshop on Saturday, September 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Northside Branch Library, 1737 Russell Cave Road.
Ricky Skaggs to Headline Kentucky Folklife Festival September 15-17
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Ricky Skaggs and Rebecca Lynn Howard will be featured concert performers on Saturday, 17 at 6:30 p.m. on the Old State Capitol grounds in downtown Frankfort. Together with other artists from Kentucky’s Route 23—the “country music highway”—they will cap three days of celebrating Kentucky’s traditions at the Kentucky Folklife Festival, September 15-17.
Food to Take the Stage at Kentucky Folklife Festival
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Kentucky foods in all their surprising diversity will take the stage at next week’s Kentucky Folklife Festival in Frankfort throughout the three-day event September 15 -17 .
Kentucky Cabaret Highlights Musician Jean Ritchie
Thursday, September 08, 2005
The life and music of folk artist and balladeer, Jean Ritchie is in the spotlight at Kentucky Cabaret on Sunday, September 11 at 2:00 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in downtown Frankfort.
Kentucky Historical Society Notes Passing of Dr. Thomas D. Clark
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
The passing of Dr. Thomas D. Clark, Kentucky’s historian laureate for life, this morning was marked by reflective silence and tears at the Kentucky Historical Society.
July 9 "Hats Off to History" Celebrates Renaming of Kentucky History Center, Clark's 102nd Birthday
Friday, June 10, 2005
On Saturday, July 9, the Kentucky Historical Society will host “Hats Off to Kentucky History,” a public unveiling of a new name for its 160,000-square-foot, five-year-old Frankfort headquarters, formerly known as the Kentucky History Center. The facility will now carry the name of Kentucky Historian Laureate Dr. Thomas D. Clark . . .
Grant Money Allows Southeastern Kentucky Students to Visit Frankfort
Thursday, April 07, 2005
A gift from the Steele-Reese Foundation gives schoolchildren from 27 southeastern Kentucky school districts an opportunity to visit the Kentucky History Center and their state capital city.
Kentucky History Awards Recognize Best From Around the State
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Individuals and organizations from across the commonwealth were honored at the 2005 Kentucky History Awards Program, held March 19 at the Kentucky History Center.
Kentucky Historical Society Presents Irish Genealogy Program
Thursday, April 07, 2005
A day-long Irish genealogy seminar at the Kentucky Historical Society features two international genealogy experts. On Tuesday, May 17, Brian Trainor and Fintan Mullan from the Ulster Historical Foundation, Ulster, Ireland, will address how to access available sources and the unique issues involved in researching Irish/Scots-Irish genealogy.
Kentucky Junior Historians Convene in Frankfort
Monday, March 28, 2005
More than 500 student historians are headed to Frankfort this weekend for the 43rd annual Kentucky Junior Historical Society convention.
Kentucky Historical Society Offers Free Genealogy Workshop
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Want to research your family history but don’t know how to start? Join the Kentucky Historical Society for “Finding Family: Genealogy Basics,” on Sunday, March 20, 2005, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Kentucky History Center in downtown Frankfort.
Kentucky Historical Society on the Road at Northern Kentucky History Day
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
For twelve years, Northern Kentucky History Day has offered the public a chance to hear the latest on local historic sites, and the stories of Northern Kentucky’s past. On Saturday, February 26, 2005, it returns to the campus of Northern Kentucky University in Highland
Students Prepare for National History Day Competition
Monday, February 28, 2005
Hundreds of middle and high school students around the Commonwealth are hard at work, preparing their projects for National History Day.
Moments in Legislative History Provide Quick Look Back
Friday, February 11, 2005
Kentucky Historical Society offers legislators and the public a Moment in Legislative History each day of the legislative session.
Kentucky Historical Society Offers Winter Weekend Activities
Friday, February 04, 2005
Fun educational activities for adults and children are planned for each weekend in February at the Kentucky Historical Society’s downtown Frankfort museums.
Kentucky Historical Society Supports Historic Preservation Day at the Capitol
Friday, February 04, 2005
As part of Governor Fletcher’s JOBS for Kentucky plan, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit can benefit every community in Kentucky. Join Preservation Kentucky for Preservation Day at the Capitol on February 8.
Kentucky Historical Society Publications Provide Resources on African American Topics
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
The Kentucky Historical Society’s quarterly publications, The Register and Kentucky Ancestors, offer rich resources for the upcoming Black History Month focus in February.
Patton Portrait Joins Kentucky Historical Society’s Hall of Governors
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
The official portrait of former Governor Paul Patton was added to the Kentucky Historical Society’s Hall of Governors exhibit at an official installation observance Tuesday, January 11, at the Kentucky History Center at 100 W. Broadway in downtown Frankfort.
Kentucky Historical Society Library Pauses to Take Stock: KHS Library Conducts Inventory January 24-31
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
The Thomas D. Clark Library located at the Kentucky Historical Society’s History Center in downtown Frankfort is conducting an inventory of its extensive resources. From January 24 to 31, the library staff will be working to evaluate and organize the library’s collections.
Oral History Commission Preserves Kentucky Stories Told By Kentucky Voices
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
The stories of Kentuckians, told in their own words, are valuable pieces of history. That’s why the Kentucky Oral History Commission has been reaching across the state to record and preserve the diverse stories of Kentuckians since 1976.
Kentuckians’ Memories of Civil Rights Movement Available for MLK Day
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Since 1998, more than 80 Kentuckians have shared their memories of the civil rights movement in interviews with the Kentucky Oral History Commission. Now their powerful stories, in their words, will be available on a new Kentucky Historical Society online database to be launched in time for Martin Luther King Day.
Online Civil Rights History Resource Ready for MLK Day Launch
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
The Kentucky Historical Society plans to launch its new Civil Rights Oral History Project website on January 12, 2005 in time for Martin Luther King Day observances and Black History Month in February. The new site features Kentuckians sharing their personal experiences with the Civil Rights Movement in their own words with access to over 300 hours of audio content, 18 hours of video content, and over 10,000 pages of electronic oral history transcriptions.
Learning Kentucky History Fourth-Grade Style
Friday, December 10, 2004
FRANKFORT, Ky.—The Kentucky History Center was a like a big playground for the Woodlawn Elementary School fourth-graders who recently took a tour.
Kentucky Historical Society Successfully Launches Videoconferences for Kentucky Schools
Friday, December 10, 2004
This fall, the Kentucky Historical Society successfully launched a series of videoconferences for public school students. Throughout November and December, the Society presented interactive, real-time programming to more than 900 students at 10 schools via the Kentucky Telelinking Network (KTLN). The sessions were targeted to elementary and middle school students.
Kentucky Historical Society Is Popular School Trip Destination
Friday, December 10, 2004
Yellow school buses often seem to be the transportation of choice for visitors to the Kentucky Historical Society in downtown Frankfort. More than 35,000 visits were made by schoolchildren to the Society’s campus in downtown Frankfort during 2004. Public, private and home schools came from 104 counties.
In 2004 Kentucky Historical Society Expands Hours, Embarks on Restoration and Showcases Several New Exhibits
Monday, December 06, 2004
The expiring calendar year has been an exciting time for the Kentucky Historical Society and its museums, libraries and programs.
Holiday Happenings at the Kentucky Historical Society
Monday, December 06, 2004
Special holiday programming will be offered this month at the Kentucky Historical Society for both children and adults. Make plans to join us!
Community Scholars Programs Value Local History and Cultural Traditions
Friday, November 19, 2004
When citizens of Cynthiana, Kentucky, wanted to document and celebrate their local traditions and art forms, they found a valuable resource in the Kentucky Folklife Program’s Community Scholars training series.
Kentucky Historical Society Offers Weekend Opportunities to Climb Family Tree
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Family members wanting to connect with previous generations will find a rich resource in the Thomas D. Clark Library at the Kentucky Historical Society on 100 W. Broadway Street in Frankfort. Recently expanded weekend hours make it convenient for both seasoned genealogists and those beginning to investigate their family history to explore Kentucky county histories, published genealogies, military rosters and church and land records.
Admission Free to Kentucky Military History Museum During Vets Week, Nov. 6-13
Friday, November 05, 2004
Admission will be free to all visitors to the Kentucky Military History Museum from November 6 through 13 in observance of Governor Ernie Fletcher’s proclamation of Veterans Week.
UK Historical Marker Unveiled at Main Building Dedication
Friday, October 29, 2004
A historical marker recognizing the University of Kentucky’s Main Building was unveiled by President Lee Todd as part of the dedication of the restored building on Monday, October 25.
Rich History of Presidential Politics on Display at the Kentucky Historical Society
Friday, October 29, 2004
Interested in the history of Presidential politics? The Kentucky Historical Society is a rich resource for historic buttons, banners, stickers and other paraphernalia that market a candidate, many of which are on display in its Old State Capitol temporary exhibit, Vote Here! Presidential Campaigns, 1896-2000.
Weekend Film Festival to Feature Kentucky’s Ghoulish Film Connections
Monday, October 25, 2004
Beginning Friday evening, October 29, the Kentucky Historical Society will present “Scared Kentucky Straight: Kentuckians and the Horror Movie,” a Reel Kentucky Film Festival.
Kentucky Historical Society to Host Lexington Singers for Local Candlelight Tour
Monday, October 25, 2004
On Thursday, November 18, the Kentucky Historical Society will join Downtown Frankfort, Inc. to celebrate the holiday season with holiday shopping and performances by the Lexington Singers and Danville Children's Choir.
Kentucky History Center’s Museum Store to Offer Unique Holiday Items
Monday, October 25, 2004
The Stewart Home 1792 Store at the Kentucky History Center, home of the Kentucky Historical Society features a wide selection of Kentucky-made crafts, edibles, books and more--perfect for holiday gift-giving.
Fishing, Floods and Folklore—State’s Rivers Subject of Kentucky Historical Society’s Newest Exhibit
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
The state's waterways are the subject of the Kentucky Historical Society's newest exhibit opening on Saturday, November 6.
Kentucky Historical Society and UK Facilitate Nearly $3 Million in Grants for Eastern Kentucky Teachers
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
For the third consecutive year, the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), in partnership with the University of Kentucky, has been instrumental in obtaining nearly $1 million in funding for eastern Kentucky teachers.
Videoconferences Involve Students in Kentucky History From a Distance
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
A series of videoconferences on Kentucky heritage themes will begin in November for public school students. Working with an advisory group of teachers and technology coordinators, KHS educators are developing the content for seven conferences, each of which will take place twice during the 2004-2005 school year.
Highway Markers Bring History to Kentucky Hometowns
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
During October, there will be three new historic highway markers dedicated in Greenville and Bowling Green.
Historical Society to Salute Kentucky Songwriter
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
On Friday, November 5, 2004, the Kentucky Historical Society will highlight the songwriting career of northern Kentucky native, Haven Gillespie, at its annual meeting.
INDIANA HISTORY TRAIN TO VISIT KENTUCKY
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
The Indiana History Train will be in Louisville from Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10 for tours. Tours are free.
What’s Happening at the Historical Society During October
Monday, September 27, 2004
Events taking place at the Kentucky Historical Society during the month of October include special programming for children and their families, museum theatre performances, adults lecture programs and more!
MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES EXPLORES KENTUCKY’S SCANDALS
Thursday, September 23, 2004
In its sixth year, the Kentucky Historical Society’s monthly lecture series, Brown Bag History, has been highlighting Kentucky’s scandals and/or scoundrels. The lectures, held at noon on the first Wednesday of each month, are at the Kentucky History Center in downtown Frankfort. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch to this free event.
Portrait Conservation Work Taking Place in Old State Capitol
Friday, September 17, 2004
In May, 2004 the Kentucky Historical Society was awarded a $74,000 Save America’s Treasures grant. This grant, matched by funds in the amount of $74,000 from the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation, will allow conservation of nine significant paintings in the Old State Capitol building, including Henry Clay, Daniel Boone, George Washington and others.
Enjoy Tea, Lunch and History with the Kentucky Historical Society
Friday, September 17, 2004
A monthly event, Tea Time Tours, features a light lunch and a specialty tea. A program follows the light lunch that could include a speaker, theatre performance, guided tours and more. Program varies from month to month.
Last Chance to See Kentucky Depression-era Quilts Exhibit
Thursday, August 19, 2004
Featuring almost 30 handcrafted quilts, this exhibit chronicles the Great Depression and its impact on Kentucky families.
Lecture Program Shares Fascinating History of Old Frankfort Cemetery
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
On Sunday, July 18, at 2 p.m., you can learn more about the recent discoveries from the Old Frankfort Cemetery found during the ground excavation for the new Department of Transportation building located on Mero Street in historic downtown Frankfort.
Kentucky Historical Society Announces New, Expanded Hours and Admissions
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
The Kentucky Historical Society announces expanded hours and admissions for their museums--Old State Capitol, Kentucky Military History Museum and Kentucky History Center.
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RECEIVES SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES GRANT
Monday, May 17, 2004
A $74,000 matching grant through Save America's Treasures will be used to conserve nine significant paintings located in the Old State Capitol to include Daniel Boone, George Washington and others.
HISTORIC HIGHWAY MARKER DEDICATIONS IN MAY
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
A listing of historic highway marker dedications taking place throughout the Commonwealth.
AMERICAN HISTORY TEACHER NOMINATIONS NEEDED
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
The Kentucky Historical Society announces the national Preserve America History Teacher of the Year Award program to honor outstanding teachers of American history across the country.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MAY AT THE KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
A listing of May events and activities for children and adults.

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