Kentucky History

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KY: Historical Society - The Kentucky History Center
The vision continues with the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. It is a commitment to the future. You can show your commitment to Kentucky's future via the ...

In addition to preserving the legacy of our past , the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History will also look to the future and add to its collections in order to maintain an unbroken record for future generations. Just as today's Kentuckians are interested in the people of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, tomorrow's residents of the commonwealth will seek out opportunities to learn about our twentieth-century experiences. ... [Read More]

Kentucky.gov: - Facts & History
The Bluegrass State is rich in history from the early explorers, to being admitted to the Union as the fifteenth state in 1792, through the Civil War and beyond. Browse the categories and resources for specific information. ...

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KY: Historical Society - KOHC - Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky Oral History Project
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Kentucky History Center exhibits, Old State Capitol, Kentucky Military History Museum, Historymobile and library open; Hometown History Fair; Museum Theatre; Family Activities; Musical Performances; Folklife demonstrations ...

On July 9, the Kentucky Historical Society will pay tribute to Dr. Clark during our “Hats Off to Kentucky History” celebration. In addition to officially renaming the History Center, activities will be available for children and families, including music, food, museum theatre, Kentucky authors, and tours. We invite the public to join us in Frankfort for a "hats off" salute to Dr. Clark and the best in Kentucky history. ... [Read More]

KY: Historical Society - Kentucky Military History Museum
Commemorating over fifty years of service, Into the Wild Blue Yonder chronicles the history of the Kentucky Air National Guard. Formed in 1946, air guardsmen and women are citizen soldiers, civilians who left their jobs, families, and homes behind in times of crisis to serve their country. This is their story. Come relive the exciting history of the Kentucky Air National Guard through artifacts, oral histories, and photographs from the early days of the P-51 Mustang to the C-130H Hercules of today. On exhibit through September 11, 2005. ... [Read More]

KY: Historical Society - KOHC - Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky Oral History Project
In 1998, the Kentucky Oral History Commission launched the Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky Oral History Project documenting, through oral history interviews, the struggle to end legal segregation in Kentucky between 1930 and 1975. ...

The American Association for State and Local History awarded the Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky Oral History Project an Award of Merit in 2002, the highest award given to state projects. ...

Since 1998 historians have collected over 150 oral history interviews (as of January 2005) that are on file at the Kentucky Historical Society. The commission has supported the collection of additional interviews by Dr. Tracy K'Meyer at the University of Louisville, bringing the total to more than 225. The goal of the project is to provide an extensive base of primary resources from which to develop educational programming that will advance understanding of the history and legacy of the civil rights movement in Kentucky. ... [Read More]

Kentucky Tourism - Kentucky Facts
"A History of Kentucky" by Thomas D. Clark; "History of Kentucky" by Richard H. Collins; ...

"A New History of Kentucky" by Lowell H. Harrison and James C. Klotter. ...

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Kentucky.gov: - Geography & History
The History Net, where history lives on the Web ...

There are many useful links to historical sites, and links to information on World History, American History, Civil War, eyewitness accounts, interviews, historic travel and much more. ...

The Kentucky Military History Museum emphasizes the service of the Kentucky Militia, State Guard, and other volunteer military organizations, from the Revolution through the Gulf War. ... [Read More]

Kentucky.gov: - Dr. Clark passes
, executive director of the Kentucky Historical Society. “A gifted historian and scholar, he insisted on taking history to the public. In this way, he lived the mission and values of the Kentucky Historical Society. What a privilege it has been for all of us at the Kentucky Historical Society to have known and worked with him for the betterment of the commonwealth he loved.    Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Clark’s family at this time of great loss. We join with them in a deep desire to honor his memory in a way that is consistent with his gracious and significant life.” ... [Read More]

KY: Historical Society - Museum Theatre - Eyewitness to History
Museum Theatre:  Eyewitness to History  | |  Kentucky Cabaret  | |  Period Pieces  | |  Stages of Kentucky  ... [Read More]