FRANKFORT, Ky. (December 1, 2004) – Special holiday programming will be offered this month at the Kentucky Historical Society for both children and adults:
History Zone for kids!
Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m., History Center
“Holiday Heritage Gifts”
Create old-fashioned handmade gifts to give during December's holidays. For kids 5-10 and their families. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 10 or more must register in advance. Contact Flint Collins, (502) 564-1792, ext. 4461.
December 4
Museum Theatre
Saturday, 1 and 3 p.m., History Center
Season’s Readings: A Kentucky Christmas Collection
From past to present with fact and fiction, this reader’s theatre presentation celebrates the history and heritage of the holiday season in Kentucky. Additional performances at 1 and 3 p.m. on December 11 and 18. Free with admission. Contact Mike Thomas, (502) 564-1792, ext. 4454.
December 8
Tea Time Tours
Wednesday, noon – 1:30 p.m., History Center
“Season’s Readings: A Kentucky Christmas Collection”
Remembrances of holidays past and present come to life with this collection of readings from the pens of Kentucky’s great writers. Filled with warmth and wit, this KHS Museum Theatre presentation provides a delightful addition to the holiday season. Reservations are a must! RSVP by December 3. All tickets must be purchased in advance. $18 for KHS members, $23 for nonmembers. For reservations, please contact Julia Curry, (502) 564-1792, ext. 4414.
In addition to these special events, the Kentucky History Center’s 1792 Store will be offering a variety of holiday items in addition to its usual finery. Of particular interest is the large assortment of holiday decorations, including ornaments that replicate icons of the 1950s and ornaments pertaining to fishing and boating to complement the Kentucky Historical Society’s newest exhibit, A River Runs Through Us: The Rivers of Kentucky.
The Kentucky Historical Society’s museums and store are open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The genealogical research library is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. All museums, the store and the libraries will be closed Friday, December 24 through Monday, December 27, and Friday, December 31 through Monday, January 3, 2005. For more information, visit the Web at http://history.ky.gov, or call (502) 564-1792.
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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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