Key organizations to celebrate state’s 233rd birthday on Kentucky History Day June 7 in Frankfort
Staff report The Kentucky Historical Society and others will celebrate Kentucky’s 233rd birthday on Kentucky History Day, sponsored by WesBanco,…
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Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky’s historical marker program one of oldest, largest in the United States
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ve often shared about growing up in a family that regularly took day trips around…
Kentucky Historical Society Foundation names Kathey Golightly Sanders next executive director
The Kentucky Historical Society Foundation’s (KHSF) board of directors has named Kathey Golightly Sanders the organization’s next executive director, effective…
Kentucky Historical Society offering grants up to $10,000 through new America250KY program
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) has announced the launch of the Kentucky Sestercentennial Commission’s America250KY grant program, which offers $10,000…
Kentucky by Heart: Special 1866 gift from France shows President Lincoln, wife held in high regard
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I enjoy finding those nuggets of our state’s history that add another layer to what…
KY Historical Society to celebrate history awards, including to Dinsmore Homestead’s Road to Freedom
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will recognize 18 individuals and organizations for their contributions to the field of history at…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: WildTail’ documentary recalls one of country’s greatest conservation successes
From the swamps of Florida to the rolling hills of the Bluegrass State, the white-tailed deer has become a wildlife…
Official portrait of Governor Andy Beshear unveiled during Capitol Rotunda ceremony
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The official portrait of Gov. Andy Beshear was unveiled during a ceremony in the State…
Kentuckians can designate part of state income tax return to save local history
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The more than 300 museums and history-related groups throughout the state that are looking for…
Kenton County Historical Society announces two new markers celebrating 3-L Highway, ancient civilizations
The Kenton County Historical Society will place two new historical markers in Kenton County Sunday. The first marker’s placement ceremony…
Old State Capitol and Kentucky Military History Museum now open to visitors; masks required
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) has announced the reopening of the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum…
Sen. Chris McDaniel pre-files bill to replace Jefferson Davis statue at capitol to honor Carl Brashear
This story has been updated Senator Chris McDaniel announced that he has pre-filed a bill to have the statue of…
Kentucky Historical Society to unveil maker to commemorate Elmwood Hall in Ludlow
On September 7, the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is unveiling a new state historical marker in Ludlow. Sponsored by the…
Stuart Sanders: Ring tells the story of an 1801 Kentucky duel, part of display at Old State Capitol
At first glance, the ring in the exhibit case appears to be unremarkable. Made of thin brass, the ring’s crown…
Stuart Sanders: Legislature reflects on history, changes, during session in Old State Capitol
The Kentucky General Assembly recently held a session in the Old State Capitol in Frankfort. It was a special occurrence…
Ky individuals, organizations from across state get Kentucky History Awards including two from NKy
People and organizations across the Commonwealth received recognition for their efforts to promote and preserve state and local history recently…
People in News: Karl Lietzenmayer gets history award, teacher Haney honored, Becker joins Interact
Leitzenmayer, Behringer-Crawford receive history awards The Kentucky Historical Society presented Karl Lietzenmayer, of Covington, with its Lifetime Dedication to Kentucky…
Stuart Sanders: Kentucky communities, historic sites, focus more on diversity and inclusion
By Stuart W. Sanders Civil Rights activist Marcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history,…
Stuart Sanders: Thai cave rescue reminds us of Kentuckian Garrett Morgan; inventor of safety hood
The world watched in awe this month as divers rescued 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave…
KY Historical Society wants your proposal for collection of oral histories about food traditions
The Kentucky Oral History Commission (KOCH) is commemorating “The Year of Kentucky Food” with the Kentucky Foodways Oral History Project….
KHS to dedicate historic marker for NKY Heritage League May 12 at George Rogers Clark Park
On May 12 at 11 a.m. the Kentucky Historical Society will dedicate a historic marker on behalf of the Northern…
The feuding McCoy brothers’ grave sites in Catlettsburg Cemetery get markers, historic sign
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Another connection to the Hatfield and McCoy feud can now be found in a northeastern…
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