CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Saturdays, 1 – 4 p.m., Kentucky History Center, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort
“Hooray for Horses”
Learn more about the history of horses in Kentucky, play a horse-racing game and craft your own lucky horseshoe. For children ages 5-10 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. (502) 564-1792, ext. 4461
FOR ADULTS
May 5, noon, Kentucky History Center, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort
Brown Bag History – Kentucky’s Scandals and Scoundrels; take place first Wednesday each month
“My Fair Ladies? Kentucky Quilts from the Chicago World’s Fair”
Bring your lunch and enjoy a lively discussion with KHS textiles specialist, Julienne Foster, as she shares information about Kentucky quilters who won prizes at the 1933 World’s Fair. She will also discuss what happened when it was discovered that some of the ladies were not honest about the origins of their quilts. Free. (502) 564-1792, ext. 4467
May 19, noon to 1:30 p.m., Kentucky History Center, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort
Tea Time Tours, third Wednesday each month
“Needmore? Nonesuch? Kentucky and Its Historic Place Names”
Enjoy an afternoon of history and hospitality with a fun-filled, fact-full presentation on Kentucky’s colorful place names. Cost includes meal and entertainment. $18, KHS members; $23, for all other patrons. To view menu for this event, visit the Web at http://history.ky.gov/Features/tea_time_tours.htm. Reservations and prepayment required by May 14. (502) 564-1792, ext. 4414
SPECIAL EVENTS
May 4, exhibit opening
“Buried in the Past: Rediscovery of the Old Frankfort Cemetery”
Kentucky History Center, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort
During the construction of the new Kentucky Transportation Cabinet office building in 2002, workers stumbled on the remains of the Old Frankfort Cemetery which had been lost for more than 150 years. Archaeologists investigated the site and excavated the remaining burial ground. This case display takes a look at the history of the Old Frankfort Cemetery, how it was lost and what was learned when the graveyard was rediscovered. On display through July 2004. (502) 564-1792
May 14, 3 – 5 p.m., Kentucky History Center, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort
Reception and book signing
Celebrate the publication of the Kentucky Historical Society’s most recent book, Kentucky’s Last Cavalier: General William Preston, 1816-1887, by Peter J. Sehlinger. This is a biography of a Civil War general and U.S. and Confederate diplomat. Free. (502) 564-1792
ON EXHIBIT
The Softer Side of Hard Times, Kentucky Depression-era Quilts
Kentucky History Center, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort
Although made during one of the most uncertain times in American history, Kentucky’s Depression-era quilts secured the state’s role in the national quilt revival of the 1930s. They embodied the important role women played in holding families together. Images, room settings and interactive elements will capture the context of the approximately twenty-eight quilts representing many Kentucky counties. On view through August 28, 2004. For more information, call (502) 564-1792 or visit the Web at http://history.ky.gov/Museums/quilt_pr.htm.
A New Century
Kentucky Military History Museum, 125 E. Main St., Frankfort
Explore the early roots of the Kentucky National Guard and its involvement in the "War to end all wars," the First World War. Learn how the Guard evolved into the organization we know today. The exhibit features innovations in weapons technology, the life of the common soldier and a recreated trench environment. (502) 564-3265
Forgotten War – Forgotten Heroes: 623rd Field Artillery in the Korean War
Kentucky Military History Museum, 125 E. Main St., Frankfort
This exhibition will highlight the contributions made by the 623rd Field Artillery, a Kentucky National Guard unit during the Korean War. Still an active unit in the National Guard today, the 623rd has a long, proud linage. On view through August 2004. (502) 564-3265.
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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.
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