Kentucky Historical Society
Food For Thought Program to Focus on Governor’s Mansions

Food For Thought Program to Focus on Governor’s Mansions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2010)— Steve Collins, son of former governor Martha Layne Collins, will discuss Kentucky Governor’s Mansions at noon on Wednesday, March 17 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.

Entitled “A Capitol Life,” the lively discussion will offer perspective on how governors and their families brought life to these historic homes. A tour of the Old Governor’s Mansion will immediately follow the program.

The luncheon, which is part of the KHS Highlighting History series, is $18 for KHS members and $23 for other patrons. Reservations for the program are required by Friday, March 12. 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. Contact Stuart Sanders at 502-564-1792, ext. 4420 or Stuart.Sanders@ky.gov.

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 Web site at www.history.ky.gov.