Flint Collins
(502) 564-1792, ext. 4461
flint.collins@ky.gov
http://history.ky.gov

100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 5, 2004) –  Children ages 5 to 10 and their families can participate in a History Zone program, “Herstory Quilt Squares,” that will be held at the Kentucky History Center each Saturday in March.  Participants will create a quilt block inspired by Jane Burch Cochran’s unique quilt, “Coming Home: Kentucky Women Quilt,” in honor of Women’s History Month and National Craft Month.   Cochran’s quilt will be on display at the History Center, beginning March 8.

History Zones are free and participants can drop in anytime between 1 – 4 p.m.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Groups of 10 or more must register in advance by calling (502) 564-1792, ext. 4424.

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Where history lives!

 The Kentucky Historical Society, an agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, is located at the Kentucky History Center in historic downtown Frankfort.  For more information about KHS and its programs, visit the Web at http://history.ky.gov or call (502) 564-1792.