Kentucky Historical Society
Food For Thought Program to Focus on Bees

Food For Thought Program to Focus on Bees
Author of “Bees in America” to Read, Discuss Work

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 26, 2010)— Widely recognized bee expert and author Tammy Horn, Ph.D. will read and discuss her newest book, “Bees in America: How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation,” at noon on Wednesday, June 16 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort. Reservations for the luncheon and discussion are required by Friday, June 11.

Horn serves as director of the Eastern Kentucky Environmental Research Institute and is spearheading an innovative effort to promote beekeeping on mine reclamation sites in eastern Kentucky. A book signing will follow the luncheon.

The luncheon, which is part of the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Highlighting History series, is $18 for KHS members and $23 for other patrons. To make a reservation, contact Julia Curry at 502-564-1792, ext. 4414 or Julia.Curry@ky.gov.

The KHS Highlighting History series includes History Speaks! and Food for Thought, and offers guests an opportunity to explore a wide variety of historical topics. History Speaks! allows participants to seek intellectual refuge during their lunch hour and is free and open to the public. For more information on Highlighting History, visit the Highlighting History page on www.history.ky.gov.

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An agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Historical Society, established in 1836, is committed to helping people understand, cherish and share Kentucky's history. The KHS history campus includes The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Old State Capitol and Kentucky Military History Museum at the Old State Arsenal.  For more information about the Kentucky Historical Society and its programs, visit the website at www.history.ky.gov.