FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 14, 2004) – On Sunday, July 18, at 2 p.m. the Kentucky Historical Society will host a lecture program with Staff Archaeologist, David Pollack of the Kentucky Heritage Council.  He and his colleagues will share their recent discoveries from the Old Frankfort Cemetery found during the ground excavation for the new Department of Transportation building located on Mero Street in historic downtown Frankfort.  Their research has revealed what everyday life may have been like in the early 1800s.  This program, sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society, an agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, is for adults and free; refreshments will follow.  For more information, please call (502) 564-1792, ext. 4467.

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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 $30 million 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.