Kentucky Historical Society
KHS Boone Day Celebrates "Magic" of Churchill Weavers Collection

Frankfort, KY - (May 15, 2008) This year's Boone Day celebration, a proud Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) tradition for more than a century, is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort. Held annually at KHS since 1897, Boone Day celebrates June 7, 1769, when Daniel Boone first saw Kentucky.

Many Boone Day activities are open to the public (see schedule below). Visitors to KHS can experience our new preservation exhibition Magic in the Weaving: The Churchill Weavers Collection Revealed in the Keeneland Changing Exhibits Gallery and A Kentucky Journey in the Warren and Betty Rosenthal Permanent Exhibits Gallery, in addition to tours of the Old State Capitol, which begin on the hour. Admission to all museums and exhibitions is $4 for adults, $2 for youth (6-18), and children under 5 are free.

KHS members receive free admission to all exhibitions on the KHS history campus and will enjoy a complimentary Southern brunch featuring some of Kentucky's traditional favorite dishes. Members also have the opportunity to meet and listen to Lila Bellando, former owner of Churchill Weavers, tell her story of commitment to the integrity and legacy of Churchill Weavers, and why she chose KHS to save and preserve this important collection for future generations.

For more information on how to become a member of the Kentucky Historical Society and to enjoy these special Boone Day events, along with an opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour, contact the KHS membership coordinator at 502-564-1792, ext. 4490.

Boone Day 2008
Morning Schedule

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Introduction to Family History
See how you can learn more about your family's history at our Martin F. Schmidt Research Library and through online resources.

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Musical Entertainment
Cralle Day Garden
Don and Sylvia Coffey, members of Mink Run Consort, will entertain with musical offerings of traditional Celtic and American music.

10:30 a.m.
Museum Theatre
Diary of the Depression: A Day with Mary Ruth Dawson
This play explores rural Kentucky life during the Great Depression through the eyes of a farm woman who tells the audience about her work, pastimes, and dreams for a better life.

Boone Day 2008
Afternoon Schedule

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Introduction to Family History
See how you can learn more about your family's history at our Martin F. Schmidt Research Library and through online resources.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
History Zone
"Wonderful Weaving"
Commemorate the KHS Churchill Weavers exhibition by weaving your own piece using homemade looms. These activities are designed for children ages 5-10 and their families.

1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Museum Theatre
Bound for Freedom: The Story of Frontier Slave Monk Estill
Discover the challenges of frontier life with an enslaved man whose bravery earned him his freedom.

2:00 p.m.
Museum Theatre
Diary of the Depression: A Day with Mary Ruth Dawson
This play explores rural Kentucky life during the Great Depression through the eyes of a farm woman who tells the audience about her work, pastimes, and dreams for a better life.

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An agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, 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, the Kentucky Military History Museum, and its headquarters, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Since 1999, the thirty-million- dollar Center has welcomed more than one million visitors. For more information about the Kentucky Historical Society and its programs, visit the Web site.