Finance and Administration Cabinet
2011 Limited Edition Capitol Christmas ornament now available

2011 Limited Edition Capitol Christmas ornament now available

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2011) — Just in time for holiday gift giving, the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Division of Historic Properties announces the release of the 2011 Kentucky State Capitol ornament, the ninth in this limited-edition series. This year’s ornament is a handcrafted replica of the Governor’s Mansion, carved in fine detail from Kentucky maple and cherry.

Made in Kentucky by K&M Crafts of Campbellsville, this keepsake can be hung from its ribbon, or the hook can be easily removed to display as a paperweight or desk object. Each piece measures 4.75 inches by 2.25 inches and stands 3 inches high.  The ornaments are available in limited quantities, each individually signed and numbered by the artist. The three-dimensional ornament features the signatures of Governor and First Lady Beshear and the Commonwealth seal. An included brochure gives a brief history of the historic mansion. 

“The Kentucky Governor’s Mansion ornament celebrates the past, present and future of one of our Commonwealth’s most important residences,” said David Buchta, director of the Division of Historic Properties.   

Proceeds generated from the sale of this year’s commemorative ornament will benefit the Division of Historic Properties’ endowment fund to support its mission to preserve the mansion for future generations. 

The ornaments cost $25 each and may be viewed and purchased online in the Division of Historic Properties’ online store at http://historicproperties.ky.gov. Beginning December 5, the ornaments will also be available for sale in Frankfort at the State Capitol tour desk, the Vest-Lindsey House and the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourism and Convention Commission. For more information or to order by phone, call (502) 564-5500 or (502) 564-3449.

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