FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2004) – On Saturdays during the month of April, the Kentucky Historical Society will provide children’s activities exploring the Great Depression.  Held at the Kentucky History Center in downtown Frankfort, children ages 5 to 10 and their families will explore the many sides of the 1930s to include the following activities:

• Play a stock market game
• Create superhero comics
• Craft a Depression-style quilt block
• Listen to Superman radio shows and music from the “Golden Age”
• Participate in a mosaic mural project
• Sample Depression-era foods

The “Super Saturday” event will be April 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is free.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to register in advance by calling (502) 564-1792.

“History Zone,” held each Saturday during April from 1 to 4 p.m., will also include activities that explore the Great Depression.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  This program is free.

For more information about children’s activities or other Kentucky Historical Society programs, you may visit the Web at http://history.ky.gov or call (502) 564-1792.

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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, Kentucky Military History Museum and its five-year-old headquarters, the Kentucky History Center.   Since 1999, the $30 million History Center has welcomed almost one million visitors.   For more information about the Kentucky Historical Society and its programs, visit the Web at http://history.ky.gov or call (502) 564-1792.