Kentucky Derby History

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. ...

The Kentucky Historical Society operates three unique museum sites in downtown Frankfort that tell the story of our state’s history. ... [Read More]

Congressman Bobby Rush (IL01) :: Press Release :: U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush Rides Black History Into Kentucky Derby With Passage Of His Bill Which Recognizes African-American Jockey Legend Jimmy Winkfield Achievements Of African American Jockeys And Trainers In Horse Racing Recognized Take Center Stage In American History
– Regardless of who wins this year’s Kentucky Derby, another chapter of Black History was secured when Congressman Bobby Rush announced today that his resolution honoring Jimmy Winkfield, an African American jockey, who is just one of four jockeys to take back-to-back Kentucky Derbies, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.   Rush’s resolution recognizes and celebrates the significant contributions and excellence of African American jockeys and trainers in the sport of horse racing and in the history of the Kentucky Derby.   ... [Read More]

Kentucky : Governor's Mansion - Derby 2005
7. The Sun Room is the perfect place for lots of flowers during the Governor's Derby Celebration. ...

6. Even the smallest containers are filled with flowers during the Governor's Derby Celebration. ...

9. As the flowers add splendor to the Governor's Mansion during the day, special lighting and effects make the night time Mansion just as colorfulful during the Governor's Derby Celebration. ... [Read More]

Kentucky.gov: - Events & Festivals
Celebrate art, history, and the old-fashioned county fair in the Bluegrass State. ...

What the Run for the Roses is to horse racing, the Derby Festival is to community celebrations. The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world. It brings fun, excitement, international recognition and a spirit that is unmatched anywhere." ... [Read More]

Kentucky.gov: - Sports
Churchill Downs officially opened in 1875 and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby." ...

What the Run for the Roses is to horse racing, the Derby Festival is to community celebrations. The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world. It brings fun, excitement, international recognition and a spirit that is unmatched anywhere." ... [Read More]

Kentucky.gov: - Destinations
The Kentucky Derby Museum is a premier tourist attraction, featuring an award-winning, High Definition Kentucky Derby film entitled "The Greatest Race". ...

The Kentucky Historical Society operates three unique museum sites in downtown Frankfort that tell the story of our state’s history. ...

Churchill Downs officially opened in 1875 and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby." ... [Read More]

Derbycmp05
The Governor’s Derby Breakfast involves participants from all over Kentucky and the public will be treated to more than just a great breakfast. All Kentuckians and derby fans are invited to gather on the Capitol grounds, May 7, 2005, 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. (EDT) in celebration of this long-standing tradition that preludes the running of the 131 st Kentucky Derby. As always, it is free to the public. ... [Read More]

PeterWilliams
          Over his career, Williams has been designated as “official artist” for the Kentucky Derby, the Breeders’ Cup, the U.S. Polo Association and the Asian Racing Conference.  He has held major exhibitions in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.  Mr. Williams resides in Louisville, Kentucky and New Zealand. ...

WORLD-RENOWNED KENTUCKY DERBY ARTIST PETER WILLIAMS ART EXHIBITION ... [Read More]

Kentucky : Governor's Mansion - Index
Commonwelath Scholars Awards (06/06/2005) - Preservation Foundation Press Conference (04/22/205) - Kentucky Derby Festival Luncheon (04/13/2005) - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration (01/12/2005) - Kentucky Commission on Women's 40th Anniversary (12/09/2004) - Education Cabinet Press Conference - (08/27/2004) - Kentucky Derby Festival Luncheon (04/14/2004) ...

Derby 2005 : ...

Every year thousands make their way to Frankfort for the Governor's Kentucky Derby Celebration that coincides with Kentucky's most famous event. As a matter of fact, many of the thousands who visit the Capitol for the celebration come simply to see the beautiful flower arrangements on display at the Governor's Mansion. ... [Read More]

Kentucky.gov: - Recent Headlines
Infield parties have long been a part of the Churchill Downs tradition, especially in relation to the Kentucky Derby, but some of the most elaborate infield activities ever produced are actually associated with another longstanding resident of the Bluegrass – the Kentucky State Fair. ...

The 40th anniversary of the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) drew the second highest attendance total in the event’s history as 302,116 people flooded the Kentucky Fair & Exposition (KFEC) Center, February 16-19. ... [Read More]