The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will host Kentucky History Day in historic downtown Frankfort from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on Saturday, June 1. Sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation, this free, day-long event will celebrate Kentucky’s 232nd anniversary as a nation and showcase the state’s unique culture, natural beauty, history, arts and heritage.
“Kentucky History Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our state’s rich culture and history,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “We invite you to come out and enjoy fun, family-friendly events and activities that showcase what’s great about Kentucky.”
The day’s events will span the entire KHS campus and take place in all three locations (the Thomas D. Clark Kentucky History Center, the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum). The day will kick off with the 2024 Kentucky History Awards ceremony, followed by living history demonstrations, performances, exhibits and the inaugural Kentucky History Day Old-Time Music Competition, organized by the Louisville Folk School.
The following exhibits and activities will be held on this day:
Kentucky Historical Society
Native American Heritage Commission
Kentucky Council on the Arts
Kentucky Horse Park
Old Fort Harrod State Park
Kentucky African American Heritage Commission
Kentucky African American Heritage Center
Kentucky Humanities Council
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Kentucky Artisan Center
Kentucky State Parks
Blue Licks Battlefield State Park
My Old Kentucky Home
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
Kentucky Heritage Council
Fort Boonesborough State Park
Cowan Creek School of Music
Sons of the American Revolution
14th Kentucky Light Artillery (Civil War reenactors)
Stewart Home & School
Paul Sawyer Public Library
National Corvette Museum
Kentucky Women’s History Alliance
Yes Arts
Pride of the capital
Josephine Sculpture Park
Focus on Race Relations (FORR)
Liberty Hall
Frankfort Flag Initiative
Capital City Museum
more!
Activity content:
Kentucky History Awards
Old Time Music Contest
Exhibits, Artists & Vendors
Flax demonstration
Children’s activities, including “Hands-on Archaeology” by the Kentucky Heritage Council
Folk dance lesson
A drama that brings history to life
Civil War reenactors and Civil War medical exhibits
Coronet Brass Band, Fife and Drum, Revolutionary March
Colonial Camp
Museum Exhibits and Tours – Free admission all day
Irish, Scottish, West African and Native American music
Cannons, World War II tanks, military vehicles
Musket Shooting Demonstration
Banjo and Fiddle Lessons
Food Vendors: Burgu, BBQ & Beer Garden
more!
For a schedule of events and more information, visit history.ky.gov/1792
Kentucky Department of Tourism, Arts and Heritage
