Join Michael Kilmore, KHS Oral Historian, for an informative ONLINE virtual workshop that will explain the grant application process and answer any questions you may have. RSVP at the link below and receive information on how to connect. https://ow.ly/giPt50ZuJ0V

Looking for a career where history meets purpose? The Kentucky Historical Society is hiring! We're seeking talented professionals in museum education, collections, genealogy, finance, and leadership to help preserve and share Kentucky's stories. 🔗 https://history.ky.gov/careers

Last night, the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation welcomed members of its inaugural Young Professionals Board at a kickoff event celebrating the beginning of an exciting new chapter. They also enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of our collections and archives.

During segregation, Black communities across Kentucky built more than schools. They built opportunity. Our newest blog explores the legacy of Kentucky's Rosenwald Schools and the people whose determination shaped generations. https://ow.ly/EoUp50Zsq78

Research in progress. KHS Research Fellows are in our library and archives this summer uncovering new stories about Kentucky's past. Many of these projects will become books, articles, exhibits, and future episodes of Kentucky Chronicles. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zUiW50Zslp8

Research Fellowships | Kentucky Historical Society

To help facilitate your research, KHS offers short-term fellowships (one to four weeks) to promote scholarship on any facet of Kentucky’s history.

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Since joining KHS in June, Quincy has volunteered at Kentucky History Day, Camp ArtyFact, special events, and Youth Take Over. His independent research on Kentucky coal mine respirators helps bring our collections and their stories to life. Thank you, Quincy!

Every community has a soundtrack, and every soundtrack has a story. Congratulations to WRFL on receiving a Kentucky Oral History Commission transcription grant to preserve the voices behind Radio Free Lexington. Learn more: https://history.ky.gov/participate/kentucky-oral-history-commission

Appreciate this curatorial nod to silence in the @kyhistsoc.bsky.social‘s exhibit on the state, and our nation’s founding.

KY's craft traditions are passed from one generation to the next through stories as much as through skill. Congratulations, Kentucky Craft History & Education Association, on receiving a Kentucky Oral History Commission transcription grant. Learn more: https://ow.ly/TKFv50Zm0bB

Why does the Civil War still captivate us today? Dr. Chuck Welsko believes it is because of the complexities of the war, and all of the ways the war affected everyday citizens, not just those who fought. https://youtu.be/bjyFPGwSX7Y?si=vuyy4VgEFPqZDOB7

Researching your family history? The staff of the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library at KHS can help. https://youtu.be/A6gwuoxJpX4?si=oDEs_tltCxzmOKTk

Some of the most powerful stories of eastern Kentucky floods have yet to be told. Congratulations to the Widows' Narratives of Flood & Resilience in Letcher County Oral History Project, recipient of a Kentucky Oral History Commission grant. Learn more: https://ow.ly/lCvo50ZlZZ0

🎉 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

KyArtsCast: Episode 67: Visiting the Past

On this month's episode of KYArtsCast, host Leeann Potter teamed up with the Kentucky Historical Society to find voices from the commonwealth's rich artistic history. From makers to musicians, Kentucky is a hub for creativity then and now.  

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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 help@khern.org 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

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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...

Title: Remembering the Scotia Mine Disaster with Dr. Brian McKnight

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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

2026 Kentucky History Awards - Service Award Recipients

Service Awards recognize individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Kentucky history through long-term commitment, volunteer wo...

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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