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Kentucky Historical Society
Historical Society Offers Cemetery Workshop
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.
Morning presentations will focus on topics including legal issues, restoration and research. In the afternoon, participants will travel to African Cemetery No.2 for a hands-on stone cleaning exercise. Advance registration is required as seating is limited; fee is $25 ($20 HCK members) and includes lunch and all materials. Deadline to register is Wednesday, September 14. Call 502-564-1792, ext. 4404 or email anng.johnson@ky.gov.
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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, Kentucky Military History Museum and its five-year-old headquarters, the Kentucky History Center. Since 1999, the thirty-million-dollar 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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