Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering fight for equality and justice. This souvenir program for the March on Frankfort, which took place on Thursday, March 5, 1964, includes a list of speakers for the event including Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay https://lnkd.in/eCw47a2A
Kentucky Historical Society
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Frankfort, Kentucky 831 followers
Adventure through the past.
About us
The Kentucky Historical Society offers diverse and unique career opportunities. We provide people who love history an opportunity to do important work with people, schools and organizations throughout Kentucky. OVERVIEW The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) was formed in 1836 by a group of prominent Kentuckians intent on preserving the history of the Commonwealth. We are a membership organization with members from Kentucky and around the world. We are part of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet; have full American Alliance of Museums accreditation; are a Smithsonian affiliate; and endorse the History Relevance statement. OUR MISSION We educate and engage the public through Kentucky’s history in order to confront the challenges of the future. OUR VISION The Kentucky Historical Society is becoming the recognized leader in helping people understand, cherish and share Kentucky’s stories. OUR VALUES Service We value our role in serving the public and work to ensure those services are exemplary. Discovery We value dialogue, discussion, education and scholarship. We value an organizational culture of discovery that inspires, engages and motivates learners of all ages. Excellence We value continuous improvement with the goal of excellence. To that end, we place high value on adhering to and shaping professional standards. Authenticity We value integrity, legitimacy and the power of the authentic. We therefore value research, collections and programs backed by fact. Stewardship We understand that stewardship is all about what you do with your resources and how you do it. As a result we value the proper stewardship of Kentucky’s historical assets, of KHS’s financial and human resources and of the KHS mission.
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https://history.ky.gov
External link for Kentucky Historical Society
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1836
- Specialties
- Kentucky History, Scholarly Publications, Museums, Artifact Preservation, and Archives and rare books
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100 W Broadway St
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, US
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Episode 3 of the new podcast "Rebel on Main" by KHS Research Fellow David R. Swartz (history professor at Asbury University), features an interview with our historian Dr. James Bartek talking about a dessert spoon engraved with a disturbing image. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/e3ADmeCu
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Due to inclement weather, the KHS campus is closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 10. Visit our website for more info: https://history.ky.gov/
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Join our team! KHS currently has vacancies for an archivist, an associate editor, and a visitors services associate. Full job descriptions and details on how and where to apply are on our website: https://lnkd.in/g9AiwpqQ
Careers | About | Kentucky Historical Society
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Just a few weeks ago, President Jimmy Carter passed away. Today we honor him and send our condolences to his family. KHS collections include quite a few political memorabilia items featuring the late president. https://ow.ly/m3UJ50UBzcp
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Richard Mentor Johnson is one of the most famous Kentuckians of the nineteenth century, ascending to Vice President of the United States in 1837. While much has been written about Johnson’s political career, nobody has uncovered the story of the enslaved woman whom he considered his wife, Julia Chinn. Stream this month's podcast interview with Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, Associate Professor in the Departments of History and Gender Studies at Indiana University. https://lnkd.in/eDdmcegU
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Louisville boxing history is the topic of a newly produced TV special from WHAS-TV in Louisville. KHS Community Engagement Coordinator James Seaver shared the story of Spalding Gym, where Muhammad Ali and Bill Caskey boxed. More on Spalding Gym: https://lnkd.in/eShhhby2 Explore artifacts belonging to Bill Caskey: https://lnkd.in/eBsHkxJz Watch the special here: https://ow.ly/rpU250Uto54
Fighting chance: Reclaiming Louisville's place in heavyweight boxing history
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KHS is looking for an archivist to join our team. Visit our website to learn more about the position, and how to apply. https://lnkd.in/g9AiwpqQ
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Today, we honor the birth of Mary Todd Lincoln, born December 13, 1818, in Lexington, Kentucky. Mary Todd Lincoln’s life story is one of resilience. Raised in a prominent Kentucky family, she became the First Lady during one of the most turbulent periods in our nation’s history—the Civil War. Mary Todd married Abraham Lincoln in 1842, and her years in the White House were marked by political struggle and personal loss—including the tragic deaths of her son Willie and the assassination of President Lincoln—Mary Todd Lincoln displayed immense strength, though often misunderstood and criticized during her lifetime. Her legacy reminds us of the complexities of leadership, sacrifice, and the pivotal role Kentucky women have played in shaping American history. https://ow.ly/HoC550UqS98
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