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KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RECEIVES SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES GRANT
Monday, May 17, 2004
A $74,000 matching grant through Save America's Treasures will be used to conserve nine significant paintings located in the Old State Capitol to include Daniel Boone, George Washington and others.
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HISTORIC HIGHWAY MARKER DEDICATIONS IN MAY
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
A listing of historic highway marker dedications taking place throughout the Commonwealth.
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AMERICAN HISTORY TEACHER NOMINATIONS NEEDED
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
The Kentucky Historical Society announces the national Preserve America History Teacher of the Year Award program to honor outstanding teachers of American history across the country.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MAY AT THE KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
A listing of May events and activities for children and adults.
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April Children's Activities Explore the Great Depression
Thursday, March 25, 2004
On Saturdays during the month of April, children ages 5-10 can learn more about the Great Depression. All events located at the Kentucky History Center, Frankfort.
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HIGHWAY MARKERS TO COMMEMORATE KENTUCKY WOMEN
Thursday, March 25, 2004
On Saturday, March 27, 2004, the first in a series of marker dedications to honor Kentucky women will take place in Lincoln County. In observance of Women’s History Month, sixteen new highway markers will be unveiled in the future.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SUPREME COURT DECISION ON SCHOOL DESEGRATION
Thursday, March 25, 2004
On Tuesday, March 30, 2004 the Kentucky Historical Society will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka, Kansas, which challenged the laws that mandated separate schools for children based solely on race.
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MARCH HISTORY ZONE CHILDRENS' ACTIVITY FEATURES QUILT SQUARE
Friday, March 05, 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.
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KENTUCKY INVENTORS PORTRAYED IN MUSEUM THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
At the Kentucky History Center, on Saturdays during March and April, at 1 and 3:30 p.m., a new theatre production will salute the spirit of Kentucky inventors.
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March Brown Bag Lecture To Feature 1950s UK Basketball Scandal
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
On Wednesday, March 3, at 12 noon Brown Bag History participants will learn about the 1950s University of Kentucky basketball scandal.
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Cash Awards Offered to National History Day Participants
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
The Frazier Historical Arms Museum will offer cash awards to participants at this year's National History Day.
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Celebrate African American History Month at the Kentucky History Center
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Throughout the month of February, the Kentucky Historical Society will be celebrating African-American History Month with an important exhibit and a variety of programs for visitors of all ages.
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Kentucky Military History Museum closed for improvements
Monday, February 16, 2004
The Kentucky Military History Museum will be closed for improvements beginning Monday, February 9 and will reopen to the public on Tuesday, February 24, 2004.
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Kentucky Museum and History Day Brings Culture to the Capitol
Monday, February 16, 2004
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Genealogy Workshop to Feature African American Military Research
Friday, January 16, 2004
This genealogy workshop will explore African American Military History resources and research opportunities.
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New exhibit explores the African American military experience
Saturday, September 13, 2003
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Festival concert pays tribute to bluegrass music legend J.D. Crowe
Saturday, September 13, 2003
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Kentucky Folklife Festival Returns to the Capitol City
Saturday, September 13, 2003
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