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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 7h

What drove two brothers to become some of early Kentucky’s most notorious killers? On the next Kentucky Chronicles, Dr. Katherine Grandjean reexamines the Harp brothers and the darker legacies of the American Revolution. 🎧 ow.ly/yJEl50ZPKY0

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Homeschool families, grab your hard hats. We’re Building the Bluegrass on Oct. 23! 🔨 Discover how Kentuckians have built, invented, designed, and created through generations of ingenuity. Come build something with us! ow.ly/659t50ZRzbi

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ryan volunteers each week with our Exhibits Team to clean and sanitize museum interactives and display cases. Volunteer and make history more accessible: history.ky.gov/participate/volunteer

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Come hungry! 🍗🍤 Big Daddy’s Chicken, Fish & Shrimp joins us Oct. 8 at West Sixth Farm for the KHS Foundation’s Giving in Spirit Community Happy Hour. Good food. Cold drinks. History trivia. Scenic views. A good cause. 📅 5–7 p.m. Learn more: ow.ly/h4cl50ZNv9F

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Lonnie volunteers each week to help process surname vertical files in our Research Library stacks. His efforts keep our genealogy resources neat and organized. Volunteer and help make history more accessible: history.ky.gov/participate/volunteer

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, we remember Petty Officer Edward Earhart and other 9/11 heroes with 2,977 flags now on display at the Kentucky Military History Museum, each flag marking an American life lost. Learn more about Edward Earhart and see his collection here: ow.ly/h3Kr50ZMn1p

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Roger is a familiar face to many of our regular visitors. He volunteers in a cross-departmental role with Visitor Services, The Foundation, and Facilities to organize and maintain our Commemorative Bricks. Volunteer and make history more accessible: history.ky.gov/participate/volunteer

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University Press of Kentucky @kentuckypress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate BLACK APPALACHIA: RACE, PLACE, AND IDENTITY, winner of the 2026 Thomas D. Clark Medallion! Now Available, this powerful new collection offers fresh perspectives on the history, culture, and lived experiences of Black Appalachians. buff.ly/SOA5qwg

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🍻 Raise a glass to Kentucky history! Join the KHS Foundation for a Giving in Spirit Community Happy Hour at West Sixth Farm. Enjoy a cold one, take in the fall views, and support KHS while you're there! 📅 Oct. 8 | 5–7 p.m. 📍 West Sixth Farm, Frankfort ow.ly/qWnU50ZGaNV

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What does faith sound like when a congregation sings together? On Kentucky Chronicles, Brittany Goetting and Jeff Little explore 200 years of Old Regular Baptist history and the traditions that shaped religious life in eastern Kentucky and Appalachia. 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/q3JP50ZJ1pu

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank you to our volunteers, Olivia and Anne, who assist our Historical Resources team weekly by indexing archival files, both manually and digitally! Volunteer to help us make history more accessible: history.ky.gov/participate/volunteer

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Join the Kentucky Oral History Commission for a 50th Anniversary Celebration to discuss the past, present, and future of KOHC! Free! More info and RSVP here: history.ky.gov/events/kohc-50th-ann…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Wednesday, our entire staff gathered for a training retreat at Liberty Hall Historic Site in Frankfort. Together, we reflected on everything we have accomplished over the last few years. Thanks to our followers for being so supportive! We are excited about what comes next.

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

An assassin's bullet made William Goebel famous. But there's much more to his story. On Aug. 29, walk the streets where Goebel's rise, political career, assassination, and its aftermath unfolded. 🎟️ The Rise & Fall of Governor Goebel: ow.ly/4bwJ50ZATRM

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

REMINDER: the KHS campus is closed TODAY for staff professional development. We will reopen tomorrow with regular hours on Thursday, August 20. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back!

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The recipe for preserving Kentucky history includes new ingredients. 🍗 With support from the KHS Foundation's Kentucky History Treasures Fund, KHS acquired several items connected to Colonel Harland Sanders at a historic Shelbyville auction. See what we brought home: ow.ly/3WXF50ZzXkE

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

KHS Campus Closed Wednesday, August 19 All three KHS campus sites will be closed for staff professional development. Regular hours resume Thursday, August 20.

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

What can a runaway advertisement reveal about the person who resisted enslavement? On Kentucky Chronicles, historian Tim Talbott explores Kentucky's runaway ads and what they can reveal about the lives and resistance of enslaved people. 🎧https://ow.ly/zFO750Zy69y

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Every Kentucky community has stories worth preserving. The Kentucky Oral History Commission has $30,000 in grant funding available to support oral history research, equipment, and training. Applications are due October 4. Learn more: history.ky.gov/.../kentucky-oral-hi…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Kentucky never left the Union. But the Civil War never left Kentucky. Join us Sept. 19 for Civil War History Day featuring leading historians, National Park Service experts, Civil War artifacts, and more. Registration includes lunch. history.ky.gov/events/civil-war-his…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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. ow.ly/giPt50ZuJ0V

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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. 🔗 history.ky.gov/careers

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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.

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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. ow.ly/EoUp50Zsq78

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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: ow.ly/zUiW50Zslp8

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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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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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!

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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: history.ky.gov/participate/kentucky…

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Chris Cantwell @cdc29.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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: ow.ly/TKFv50Zm0bB

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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. youtu.be/bjyFPGwSX7Y?si=vuyy4VgEFPq…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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: ow.ly/lCvo50ZlZZ0

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🎉 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!

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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. 🎧 ow.ly/5eQz50ZlIRb

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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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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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 history.ky.gov/events/sharing-the-s…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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. ow.ly/JNSL50ZiEKn

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Make you plans here for July 3rd at Liberty Hall Historic Site: history.ky.gov/events/liberty-hall-… ...and July 4th at the Kentucky Historical Society: history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-cele…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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. history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-cele…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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. history.ky.gov/events/kentucky-cele…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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. ow.ly/7kCp50ZaB0G

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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...

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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: history.ky.gov/events/juneteenth-at…

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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. ow.ly/OzSe50Z9SkC

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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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Stuart W Sanders @stuartwsanders.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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

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