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Kentucky Historical Society Is Holiday-Ready!

Press Release Date:  Thursday, December 14, 2006  
Contact Information:  Alice Rogers
(502) 564-1792, ext. 4476
alice.rogers@ky.gov  


Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Historical Society’s Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History is reflecting the holiday seasons.

Children and their parents can take part in a series of hands-on History Zone activities about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa at the Center for Kentucky History anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. on Saturday December 16 and Saturday, December 30. In addition, a selection of History Zone activities and museum theatre performances will be offered during the afternoons of December 27 through 30. All month long visitors to the Kentucky Journey exhibition can see how the holidays have been celebrated throughout Kentucky’s history.

Visitors can also browse our 1792 Museum Store or our online store for Kentucky-oriented gifts that will please friends and family, including the Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Gift Card. The Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Gift Card is available for purchase and redemption at the Center for Kentucky History, the Kentucky Horse Park, the Kentucky Artisan Center, and all Kentucky State Parks. The gift cards are available in denominations of $50, $75, and $100 and can be used year-round.

The Kentucky Historical Society museums, libraries, and offices will be closed December 23 through December 26 and January 1, 2007. Offices will also be closed on December 29.

For information about KHS holiday programs, call (502) 564-1792 or visit http://history.ky.gov.

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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 seven-year-old headquarters, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Since 1999, the $30 million Center for Kentucky History 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.