🎉 Volunteer of the Month: Sruthi Paluri! After volunteering with KHS as a teen in 2024, Sruthi returned this summer from the University of Cincinnati to help in our museum store. Her supervisor shared, "The Gift Shop would not be as successful without her." Thank you, Sruthi!

Kentucky's artists have stories to tell. This month's KY Arts Council podcast features oral histories from KHS collections, selected by our archivists. Discover makers, musicians, and creative voices that shaped the Commonwealth's artistic heritage. 🎧 https://ow.ly/5eQz50ZlIRb

Join KHS & guests WED, JUL 8, 6 pm for Declaration of Independence reading @ Old State Capitol! Can't come to Frankfort? We'll be streaming on Facebook Live. #250Years https://history.ky.gov/events/sharing-the-spirit-of-america-america250ky

What happens when the memory of one war shapes the response to another? In this episode of KY Chronicles, Dr. Shannon Smith explores how fears of "another Civil War" influenced responses to labor unrest in the 1880s and what they reveal about our past. https://ow.ly/JNSL50ZiEKn

Make you plans here for July 3rd at Liberty Hall Historic Site: https://history.ky.gov/events/liberty-hall-er-america-250-music-festival ...and July 4th at the Kentucky Historical Society: https://history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-celebrates-america250

Power. Rights. Representation. Kentucky's four constitutions reveal how generations of Kentuckians wrestled with the promises and challenges of democracy. Watch Part 3 of our Civic Season series with Secretary of State Michael Adams. #CivicSeason #America250KY

If you represent, or know, arts or cultural organizations in need of flooding assistance, the Kentucky Heritage Emergency Response Network - KHERN can help. (859) 428-7810 [email protected] www.khern.org

14 years ago, the film Lincoln premiered. In the movie, actor Daniel Day-Lewis stares at a pocket watch as he awaits the House of Rep. vote on the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery across the nation. The pocket watch is one of ur most treasured artifacts. #76for250

Kentucky Celebrates America 250 on July 4th with free activities for all ages, including historic games, scavenger hunts, dancing lessons, kids' activities, living history demonstrations and more. https://history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-celebrates-america250

Join us July 4 for Kentucky Celebrates America 250, a free, daylong celebration across the Kentucky Historical Society campus and downtown Frankfort, ending with fireworks at the Capital Plaza Hotel Green Space. https://history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-celebrates-america250

45 years ago, production of the Corvette began in Bowling Green at the world’s only General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant, and home to the National Corvette Museum. KHS has a striking yellow 1994 Corvette ZR-1. #76for250

We're honored to receive a 2026 Award of Excellence from AASLH for Our Stories Our Service: Kentucky's Women Veterans. This national recognition reflects the importance of preserving and sharing the stories of Kentucky women veterans. https://ow.ly/7kCp50ZaB0G

Don't forget to register for a special program at KHS Saturday, June 20. Remembering the Scotia Mine Disaster with Dr. Brian McKnight examines the lead-up to the explosions & why they occurred. Together, we will honor those who lost their lives & share their stories. history.ky.gov/events/remem...

98 years ago, Rosemary Clooney was born in Maysville. Her first major hit in 1951 was “Come On-a My House.” She appeared in her first film, The Stars Are Singing, in 1953. The following year, she starred in White Christmas alongside Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. #76for250

This Juneteenth, join us for a free day of activities and tours exploring the resilience, innovation, and service of Black Kentuckians. 📅 June 19 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 Kentucky Historical Society 🎟️ Free Admission #Juneteenth Learn more: https://history.ky.gov/events/juneteenth-at-khs

A filmmaker. A volunteer. A curator. A library. A lifelong advocate for local history. Meet the recipients of the 2026 Kentucky History Awards Service Awards and learn how they are preserving Kentucky's story for future generations. https://ow.ly/OzSe50Z9SkC

Poster from the Centre College 2012 VP debate on display at the Kentucky Historical Society’s library! @centrecollege.bsky.social @kyhistsoc.bsky.social

84 years ago, Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville. Known simply as “The Greatest,” Ali won six Golden Gloves tournaments in Kentucky, became a gold medalist at the 1960 Olympics, and held the title of world heavyweight champion three separate times. #76for250 #America250KY

Kentucky History Day is tomorrow! 🎉 Join us in downtown Frankfort for a full day of music, living history, hands-on activities, exhibits, and family fun as we celebrate Kentucky’s 234th birthday. See the full lineup: https://history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-history-day-2

A plea for help. A report from the front. A glimpse into daily life during the Civil War. Newest podcast episode explores the letters preserved by the Civil War Governors of Kentucky project and discusses the team's new website and latest discoveries. 🎧https://ow.ly/uaFF50Z7P4f

In the June edition of Kentucky Farm Bureau News, Jacob Wood of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Project explores Abraham Lincoln’s Kentucky roots and how his early experiences may have influenced the leader he would become. (Pgs 14-15): https://ow.ly/x87Q50Z6HtF.

What moment in Kentucky history inspires you? What do you love most about the Commonwealth? Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite you to share your answer through the New Kentucky Home Arts & Writing Contest. Entries due June 18. https://ow.ly/YZnI50Z7hAz

2244 years ago, a rifle from the KHS collections was likely used in the defense of Bryan’s Station in 1782. The long rifle was the weapon of choice for Kentucky hunters, settlers, and militias in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. #76for250 #America250KY

Kentucky History Day, June 6, 9am-5pm See the full schedule of programming here: https://history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-history-day-2

104 years ago, D.C. and Eleanor Churchill established Churchill Weavers in Madison Co. Became 1st handwoven textile company to mass-produce fabrics and distribute them to national consumers. Couple met in India, where D.C. was research engineer and Eleanor a teacher.#76for250 @america250.bsky.social

William McClure wrote home often while serving the 15th KY Vol. Infantry, before he died of typhoid fever. Months later, his brother Joseph died of wounds from the Battle of Perryville. The two brothers rest side by side in Frankfort Cemetery. #MemorialDay https://ow.ly/YHCv50Z2OJZ

The KHS library has lots of new books. Whether you're tracing family history, diving into a research project, or simply following your curiosity, there’s always something new to discover. Which title would you open first? 📕 Open Tues. - Sat., 10-5 https://ow.ly/cwrx50Z1CH2

164 years ago, Alice Adella Brown wrote William S. Boliver about her health, her wish to see him again, and her frustrations receiving and sending correspondence. Wagons were used to transport mail from the temporary post office tents from camp to camp. #76for250

2026 gallops in as the Year of the Horse! 🐎 In Kentucky, horses are part of our heritage—and this year, the Chinese Zodiac celebrates their spirit: energy, momentum, and confidence.

Thank you to the 22 generous donors who supported the KHS Foundation on #KYGivesDay! Together, you helped raise $2,485 to preserve Kentucky’s history, share stories, and inspire future generations. Missed giving? There’s still time: https://history.ky.gov/participate/give

Celebrate the Commonwealth in style as Kentucky turns 234! Experience history on June 6th, at Kentucky History Day. https://youtu.be/s9700B_CxC4

History isn’t just in books. It’s happening every day in Kentucky classrooms. Your support on #KYGives26 helps us reach more teachers, inspire more students, and bring Kentucky history to life in ways that matter. https://www.kygives.org/organizations/kentucky-historical-society

Tomorrow is KY Gives Day! 🤝 At a time when nonprofits face increasing challenges, #KYGives26 on May 12 is an opportunity to rally together, amplify your voices, and show your support for our work preserving and sharing Kentucky history. #KYGives26 https://ow.ly/sT4N50YvyT9

63 years ago, Mary Ruth Slaton of Hopkins Co., wrote in her diary about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Nov. 22, 1963. Mary Ruth regularly wrote in her diary from 1931 through the Depression, World War II, and up until 1973. #76for250 #America250KY @america250.bsky.social

OPENING TOMORROW!

How do you preserve a story that’s bigger than any one person? Behind every artifact is a story waiting to be understood. At KHS, that work happens every day, and with a deep sense of responsibility. Protect and preserve history. Donate on KY Gives Day: https://ow.ly/qMkb50YV2sm #KYGives26

What if the past still has something to teach you today? Every day, KHS researchers bring KY’s stories to light, helping us better understand who we are and where we’re going. Ensure these stories continue to be discovered for KY Gives Day: https://history.ky.gov/about/khs-foundation #KYGives26

30 years ago, Helen Lafrance of Graves Co. painted “Church Picnic” which depicts a Black congregation gathering. Famous for “memory painting,” she often focused on scenes from her life in Mayfield. 2011, received Folk Art Heritage Award. #76for250 #America250KY @america250.bsky.social

Our 2026 Register Derby winner has crossed the finish line! Congratulations to #2 Charles W. Anderson Jr.: A Black Legislator, Litigator, and Leader in Jim Crow Kentucky by Joshua D. Farrington. 🏇🌹🎉Official results here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-JnoaZxI8EeCtXCrgtOynLg_3D_3D/

Derby Day is HERE! Congrats to our final three! Visit the link below to pick your favorite. Voting closes at 11:59 AM EST with results posted on KHS X - X.com/KyHistSoc https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QDDLM5D

When was the first time history felt real to you? For many students, a visit to KHS is more than a field trip. It’s the moment curiosity begins. Spark curiosity for the next generation on May 12 for KY Gives Day: https://history.ky.gov/about/khs-foundation #KYGives26

History remembers Frederick Douglass and Cassius Clay—but what about the Kentuckians whose names were nearly lost? At least 66 people were imprisoned for resisting slavery in Kentucky. Historian James M. Prichard helps bring their stories back to light. 🎧https://ow.ly/F0mQ50YKBpI

Round Three voting closes today at 5 pm ET! Read articles on ProjectMUSE (https://ow.ly/cyPG50Rco0w), pick your favorite, and visit KHS X tonight (x.com/KyHistSoc) for results and final voting instructions. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R27Q6TT.

Round Three is moving right along! Read the selected articles on ProjectMUSE (https://ow.ly/cyPG50Rco0w for links) and pick your favorite https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R27Q6TT before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, May 1!

It's the third and final round—the official call to post Round Three! Read the selected articles on ProjectMUSE (https://ow.ly/cyPG50Rco0w for links) and pick your favorite https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R27Q6TT before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, May 1!

106 years ago, 19th Amendment ratified in US. Paved the way for women to run for statewide office, and Mary Elliott Flannery became 1st woman elected to KY legislature. Teacher and journalist, was a suffragist and member of KY ERA. #76for250 #America250KY America250

Today is a perfect day to get a jump start on Round Three reading! Voting will open on Monday. Read the selected articles on ProjectMUSE (https://ow.ly/cyPG50Rco0w for links).

Round Two is approaching the finish line! Read the selected articles on ProjectMUSE (https://ow.ly/cyPG50Rco0w) and pick your favorite before 5 pm TODAY! Pick your favorite: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDJVLXB. See results (after 5 pm ET): https://X.com/KyHistSoc.

Outside of the greats like Daniel Boone and Loretta Lynn, few left their mark on KY history like Walter Wentworth! 😁 Tomorrow, we join the William G. Pomeroy Foundation in celebrating #NationalHistoricMarkerWeekend, and we pay tribute to him and others who have left their mark on #KYhistory! 🎉

Round Two of the KHS Register Derby is well underway! Read the selected articles on ProjectMUSE (https://ow.ly/cyPG50Rco0w for links) and pick your favorite https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDJVLXB before 5 pm ET on Friday, April 24.