Kentucky Historical Society
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🏛️ The guardian and voice of Kentucky’s past – documenting, clarifying, and preserving the stories that define our Commonwealth.
*LAST CALL
Join KHS Oral Historian, Michael Kilmore, for a VIRTUAL workshop explaining the oral history grant application process and answering your questions.
Feb. 18, 11 am - 12:00 pm EST
Feb. 19, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST
Register here:
https://ow.ly/tSMS50XWWRZ
Join KHS Oral Historian, Michael Kilmore, for a VIRTUAL workshop explaining the oral history grant application process and answering your questions.
Feb. 18, 11 am - 12:00 pm EST
Feb. 19, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST
Register here:
https://ow.ly/tSMS50XWWRZ
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
*LAST CALL
Join KHS Oral Historian, Michael Kilmore, for a VIRTUAL workshop explaining the oral history grant application process and answering your questions.
Feb. 18, 11 am - 12:00 pm EST
Feb. 19, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST
Register here:
https://ow.ly/tSMS50XWWRZ
Join KHS Oral Historian, Michael Kilmore, for a VIRTUAL workshop explaining the oral history grant application process and answering your questions.
Feb. 18, 11 am - 12:00 pm EST
Feb. 19, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST
Register here:
https://ow.ly/tSMS50XWWRZ
LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEER JUDGES: 👀
National History Day in Kentucky regional competitions begin soon, and you can help make a difference by volunteering as a judge for competing students.
Register here:
➡️https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Learn more:
➡️https://history.ky.gov/nhdky
National History Day in Kentucky regional competitions begin soon, and you can help make a difference by volunteering as a judge for competing students.
Register here:
➡️https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Learn more:
➡️https://history.ky.gov/nhdky
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEER JUDGES: 👀
National History Day in Kentucky regional competitions begin soon, and you can help make a difference by volunteering as a judge for competing students.
Register here:
➡️https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Learn more:
➡️https://history.ky.gov/nhdky
National History Day in Kentucky regional competitions begin soon, and you can help make a difference by volunteering as a judge for competing students.
Register here:
➡️https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Learn more:
➡️https://history.ky.gov/nhdky
190 years ago, Thomas and Eliza Jan Harrison sold a home to Dennis Doram in Boyle County, an African American family in Danville. Dorams purchased their own freedom, became successful business owners, and were wealthy landowners.
➡️https://ow.ly/AgHT50Y1juh
#76for250 #America250KY
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#76for250 #America250KY
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
190 years ago, Thomas and Eliza Jan Harrison sold a home to Dennis Doram in Boyle County, an African American family in Danville. Dorams purchased their own freedom, became successful business owners, and were wealthy landowners.
➡️https://ow.ly/AgHT50Y1juh
#76for250 #America250KY
➡️https://ow.ly/AgHT50Y1juh
#76for250 #America250KY
What happens when a high-stakes Kentucky scandal meets the world of undercover female spies?
The newest podcast from Kentucky Chronicles features Professor Elizabeth De Wolfe to discuss her book Alias Agnes.
🎧 https://youtu.be/ycB9D4J_2QQ
#KYHistory #TrueCrime #WomenInHistory
The newest podcast from Kentucky Chronicles features Professor Elizabeth De Wolfe to discuss her book Alias Agnes.
🎧 https://youtu.be/ycB9D4J_2QQ
#KYHistory #TrueCrime #WomenInHistory
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
What happens when a high-stakes Kentucky scandal meets the world of undercover female spies?
The newest podcast from Kentucky Chronicles features Professor Elizabeth De Wolfe to discuss her book Alias Agnes.
🎧 https://youtu.be/ycB9D4J_2QQ
#KYHistory #TrueCrime #WomenInHistory
The newest podcast from Kentucky Chronicles features Professor Elizabeth De Wolfe to discuss her book Alias Agnes.
🎧 https://youtu.be/ycB9D4J_2QQ
#KYHistory #TrueCrime #WomenInHistory
💜Check out our Black History Highlights series this month on the KHS Instagram page:
➡️https://www.instagram.com/kentuckyhistoricalsociety/
Each Tuesday in February, we will share an inspiring story from Kentucky history. #BlackHistoryMonth
➡️https://www.instagram.com/kentuckyhistoricalsociety/
Each Tuesday in February, we will share an inspiring story from Kentucky history. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
💜Check out our Black History Highlights series this month on the KHS Instagram page:
➡️https://www.instagram.com/kentuckyhistoricalsociety/
Each Tuesday in February, we will share an inspiring story from Kentucky history. #BlackHistoryMonth
➡️https://www.instagram.com/kentuckyhistoricalsociety/
Each Tuesday in February, we will share an inspiring story from Kentucky history. #BlackHistoryMonth
162 years ago, a muster roll was created to document African Americans who joined the United States Colored Troops from 7th, 8th, and 9th KY Districts.
➡️https://www.kyhistory.com/digital/collection/MS/id/957/rec/6
#76for250 #America250KY @america250.bsky.social
➡️https://www.kyhistory.com/digital/collection/MS/id/957/rec/6
#76for250 #America250KY @america250.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
162 years ago, a muster roll was created to document African Americans who joined the United States Colored Troops from 7th, 8th, and 9th KY Districts.
➡️https://www.kyhistory.com/digital/collection/MS/id/957/rec/6
#76for250 #America250KY @america250.bsky.social
➡️https://www.kyhistory.com/digital/collection/MS/id/957/rec/6
#76for250 #America250KY @america250.bsky.social
In 1844, seamstress Jane Stephens Stout boldly campaigned for James K. Polk, in Henry Clay territory. Her handmade banner urged voters to switch sides, and showed how public, spirited, and risky political life was in the 19th century.
Read the blog:
https://ow.ly/mCOV50XvPKQ
Read the blog:
https://ow.ly/mCOV50XvPKQ
January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
In 1844, seamstress Jane Stephens Stout boldly campaigned for James K. Polk, in Henry Clay territory. Her handmade banner urged voters to switch sides, and showed how public, spirited, and risky political life was in the 19th century.
Read the blog:
https://ow.ly/mCOV50XvPKQ
Read the blog:
https://ow.ly/mCOV50XvPKQ
National History Day in Kentucky regional competitions begin soon, and you can help make a difference by volunteering as a judge for competing students.
Register here:
➡️https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Learn more:
➡️https://history.ky.gov/nhdky
Register here:
➡️https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Learn more:
➡️https://history.ky.gov/nhdky
January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
National History Day in Kentucky regional competitions begin soon, and you can help make a difference by volunteering as a judge for competing students.
Register here:
➡️https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Learn more:
➡️https://history.ky.gov/nhdky
Register here:
➡️https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Learn more:
➡️https://history.ky.gov/nhdky
148 years ago, Robert Doram wrote to his mother about his experience at Fort Concho, Texas, and his service in the 10th US Cavalry, a unit of African Americans, known more commonly as “Buffalo Soldiers.”
#76for250 #America250 @america250.bsky.social
#76for250 #America250 @america250.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
148 years ago, Robert Doram wrote to his mother about his experience at Fort Concho, Texas, and his service in the 10th US Cavalry, a unit of African Americans, known more commonly as “Buffalo Soldiers.”
#76for250 #America250 @america250.bsky.social
#76for250 #America250 @america250.bsky.social
*LAST CALL:
Nominate a dynamic history organization in your community that is doing great work for a Kentucky History Award. Deadline closes on January 30, 2026.
Apply here:
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Nominate a dynamic history organization in your community that is doing great work for a Kentucky History Award. Deadline closes on January 30, 2026.
Apply here:
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January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
*LAST CALL:
Nominate a dynamic history organization in your community that is doing great work for a Kentucky History Award. Deadline closes on January 30, 2026.
Apply here:
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Nominate a dynamic history organization in your community that is doing great work for a Kentucky History Award. Deadline closes on January 30, 2026.
Apply here:
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Speech of Hon. Lazarus W. Powell, on the state of the Union: delivered in the Senate of the United States, January 22, 1861.
Powell served as the 19th Governor of Kentucky from 1851-1855 and then as a U.S. Senator from 1859-1865.
https://www.kyhistory.com/digital/collection/RB/id/7643/rec/54
Powell served as the 19th Governor of Kentucky from 1851-1855 and then as a U.S. Senator from 1859-1865.
https://www.kyhistory.com/digital/collection/RB/id/7643/rec/54
January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Speech of Hon. Lazarus W. Powell, on the state of the Union: delivered in the Senate of the United States, January 22, 1861.
Powell served as the 19th Governor of Kentucky from 1851-1855 and then as a U.S. Senator from 1859-1865.
https://www.kyhistory.com/digital/collection/RB/id/7643/rec/54
Powell served as the 19th Governor of Kentucky from 1851-1855 and then as a U.S. Senator from 1859-1865.
https://www.kyhistory.com/digital/collection/RB/id/7643/rec/54
Interested in oral history grant funding? 💸
Join KHS Oral Historian, Michael Kilmore, for an informative VIRTUAL workshop explaining the application process and answering your questions.
Feb. 18, 11 am EST
Feb. 19, 5:30 pm EST
Register here:
https://ow.ly/33F850XWWCU
Join KHS Oral Historian, Michael Kilmore, for an informative VIRTUAL workshop explaining the application process and answering your questions.
Feb. 18, 11 am EST
Feb. 19, 5:30 pm EST
Register here:
https://ow.ly/33F850XWWCU
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Interested in oral history grant funding? 💸
Join KHS Oral Historian, Michael Kilmore, for an informative VIRTUAL workshop explaining the application process and answering your questions.
Feb. 18, 11 am EST
Feb. 19, 5:30 pm EST
Register here:
https://ow.ly/33F850XWWCU
Join KHS Oral Historian, Michael Kilmore, for an informative VIRTUAL workshop explaining the application process and answering your questions.
Feb. 18, 11 am EST
Feb. 19, 5:30 pm EST
Register here:
https://ow.ly/33F850XWWCU
164 years ago, Mary Ann Clark was taken prisoner by the Union Army and was discovered to be a woman disguised as a man serving in the Confederate Army. She was quickly released, but rejoined as “Lt. Henry Clark.”
#76for250 #America250 @america250.bsky.social
#76for250 #America250 @america250.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
164 years ago, Mary Ann Clark was taken prisoner by the Union Army and was discovered to be a woman disguised as a man serving in the Confederate Army. She was quickly released, but rejoined as “Lt. Henry Clark.”
#76for250 #America250 @america250.bsky.social
#76for250 #America250 @america250.bsky.social
Each year, KHS sponsors the Kentucky History Awards, recognizing the achievements of history-related organizations and the people connected with them. Nominate an organization in your community:
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January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Each year, KHS sponsors the Kentucky History Awards, recognizing the achievements of history-related organizations and the people connected with them. Nominate an organization in your community:
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Continental Army veteran Samuel Gerock took part in the Battle of Princeton, fought #onthisday in 1777.
Explore his wartime papers, presented as proof of his military service for his 1818 pension application, with our online interactive: https://bit.ly/41Q99lg
Explore his wartime papers, presented as proof of his military service for his 1818 pension application, with our online interactive: https://bit.ly/41Q99lg
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Continental Army veteran Samuel Gerock took part in the Battle of Princeton, fought #onthisday in 1777.
Explore his wartime papers, presented as proof of his military service for his 1818 pension application, with our online interactive: https://bit.ly/41Q99lg
Explore his wartime papers, presented as proof of his military service for his 1818 pension application, with our online interactive: https://bit.ly/41Q99lg
Make a difference and volunteer as a judge for students competing in National History Day in Kentucky. Find the Kentucky contest date and location that works best for you.
https://register.nhd.org/Contests
https://register.nhd.org/Contests
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Make a difference and volunteer as a judge for students competing in National History Day in Kentucky. Find the Kentucky contest date and location that works best for you.
https://register.nhd.org/Contests
https://register.nhd.org/Contests
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month, Jeff Damron!
Jeff is a retired attorney who has been volunteering as a moderator on our Kentucky Ancestors Facebook page since 2024. He enjoys spending time with his grandchild and helping families with their genealogy.
Jeff is a retired attorney who has been volunteering as a moderator on our Kentucky Ancestors Facebook page since 2024. He enjoys spending time with his grandchild and helping families with their genealogy.
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month, Jeff Damron!
Jeff is a retired attorney who has been volunteering as a moderator on our Kentucky Ancestors Facebook page since 2024. He enjoys spending time with his grandchild and helping families with their genealogy.
Jeff is a retired attorney who has been volunteering as a moderator on our Kentucky Ancestors Facebook page since 2024. He enjoys spending time with his grandchild and helping families with their genealogy.
Fight hunger in Franklin County! Martin Luther King Jr. Day is all about serving and meeting the needs of your community. KHS and America250KY are collecting food pantry donations at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History from Jan. 12-24, Tues. – Sat. 10 am-5 pm.
https://ow.ly/4nOr50XNmjL
https://ow.ly/4nOr50XNmjL
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Fight hunger in Franklin County! Martin Luther King Jr. Day is all about serving and meeting the needs of your community. KHS and America250KY are collecting food pantry donations at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History from Jan. 12-24, Tues. – Sat. 10 am-5 pm.
https://ow.ly/4nOr50XNmjL
https://ow.ly/4nOr50XNmjL
250 years ago, Simon Oxer took an Oath of Allegiance. It is likely related to Oxer’s service in a militia during the Revolutionary War, rather than US citizenship.
#76for250 #America250 America 250KY America250
#76for250 #America250 America 250KY America250
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
250 years ago, Simon Oxer took an Oath of Allegiance. It is likely related to Oxer’s service in a militia during the Revolutionary War, rather than US citizenship.
#76for250 #America250 America 250KY America250
#76for250 #America250 America 250KY America250
Many new books have been added to the shelves of the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library in the last several weeks. The library is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10am-5pm. General admission to our campus includes access to the library.
https://history.ky.gov/visit/martin-f-schmidt-research-library
https://history.ky.gov/visit/martin-f-schmidt-research-library
January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Many new books have been added to the shelves of the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library in the last several weeks. The library is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10am-5pm. General admission to our campus includes access to the library.
https://history.ky.gov/visit/martin-f-schmidt-research-library
https://history.ky.gov/visit/martin-f-schmidt-research-library
The Kentucky History Center and research library will be closed on Wed., Jan. 7th, to prepare for Governor Andy Beshear’s annual State of the Commonwealth address.
Kentucky’s Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum are open 10 am to 5 pm.
Watch here:
https://ow.ly/2ybg50XQ7FP
Kentucky’s Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum are open 10 am to 5 pm.
Watch here:
https://ow.ly/2ybg50XQ7FP
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Kentucky History Center and research library will be closed on Wed., Jan. 7th, to prepare for Governor Andy Beshear’s annual State of the Commonwealth address.
Kentucky’s Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum are open 10 am to 5 pm.
Watch here:
https://ow.ly/2ybg50XQ7FP
Kentucky’s Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum are open 10 am to 5 pm.
Watch here:
https://ow.ly/2ybg50XQ7FP
184 years ago, Edward Jarvis, KHS’s first librarian, wrote to state gov. thanking them for sending official docs, including legislative materials.
#76for250 #America250
#76for250 #America250
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
184 years ago, Edward Jarvis, KHS’s first librarian, wrote to state gov. thanking them for sending official docs, including legislative materials.
#76for250 #America250
#76for250 #America250
🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Dr. Jed DeBruin explores how African Americans in KY used the extension service to improve farming and challenge segregation. Streaming everywhere!
January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Dr. Jed DeBruin explores how African Americans in KY used the extension service to improve farming and challenge segregation. Streaming everywhere!
Planning research projects/trips for 2026? KHS is accepting applications for the KHS research fellowship program. Spring deadline is March 1, 2026. Funding available for wide range of research topics & time periods. #skystorians 🐎
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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.
history.ky.gov
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Planning research projects/trips for 2026? KHS is accepting applications for the KHS research fellowship program. Spring deadline is March 1, 2026. Funding available for wide range of research topics & time periods. #skystorians 🐎
history.ky.gov/khs-for-me/f...
history.ky.gov/khs-for-me/f...
144 years ago, an unidentified physician began recording patient visits and treatments in a notebook, 1881 to 1884. The medical field during this time was changing as doctors with varying levels of education fought over which methods were most effective.
#76for250 @america250.bsky.social
#76for250 @america250.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
144 years ago, an unidentified physician began recording patient visits and treatments in a notebook, 1881 to 1884. The medical field during this time was changing as doctors with varying levels of education fought over which methods were most effective.
#76for250 @america250.bsky.social
#76for250 @america250.bsky.social