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Churchill Weavers Acquisition Announcement on May 29

FRANKFORT, KY. --- (May 28, 2007) The Kentucky Historical Society will announce its acquisition of the signature Churchill Weavers Collection for the people of Kentucky on Tuesday, May 29, at approximately 10:00 a.m. A reception at 9:00 a.m. precedes the public announcement.

WHO: Kentucky Historical Society

WHAT: Special Acquisition Announcement of Churchill Weavers Collection

WHERE: Hilary J. Boone Commonwealth Hall, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History

The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, which is the headquarters for the Kentucky Historical Society, is located at 100 West Broadway in historic downtown Frankfort, Kentucky.

WHEN: Tuesday May 29, 2007
Reception at - 9:00 a.m.
Media conference at - 10:00 a.m.

SPECIAL NOTE: B Roll of the Churchill Weavers in operation and the May 22 and 23 move of the collection will be available for television media. A CD of Churchill Weavers-related photos will also be available.

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An agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, the Kentucky Historical Society, since 1836, has provided connections to the past, perspective on the present, and inspiration for the future. KHS operates the Old State Capitol, the Kentucky Military History Museum, and its headquarters, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Since 1999, the thirty-million- dollar Center has welcomed more than one million visitors. For more information about the Kentucky Historical Society and its programs, visit the Web site.