Kentucky Historical Society

As @NASA’s Artemis II crew heads home, remember part of that story is already here in KY. Moon rocks from Apollo 11 & 17 were shared with all 50 states as goodwill gifts. Small pieces of the Moon now rest here at home, linking past missions to the next giant leap. 🌕

What does landlocked Kentucky have to do with the U.S. Navy? More than you might think. Meet the Navy’s History & Heritage Team at the KY Military History Museum, tomorrow Apr. 10, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., and explore the connection. ➡️ow.ly/ZJUS50YBP0E ➡️ow.ly/W2GL50YBP0B

Our shy bibliophiles prefer to let the books do the talking, so help us wish a Happy National Library Workers Day to the faces behind the stories. Stop by and find your next read! Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm. ow.ly/Aw5150YFfsC

Exciting News! The Martin F. Schmidt Research Library is now open to the public on Tuesdays. The full weekly hours are Tuesday - Saturday, from 10 am - 5 pm. 👉 Learn more: history.ky.gov/visit/martin-f…

208 years ago, KY legislature selected Luke Munsell to survey the state line between KY and TN. Loaned $6K to complete job, planned to pay back when map completed. The first official map of Kentucky. 76for250 #America250

What would you write if you were building a life in a new country… without speaking the language? John Savary did just that in early Kentucky. His 80 letters reveal life, politics, and friendship on the frontier. 🎧 Hear his story on Kentucky Chronicles: ow.ly/ozFZ50Yx1XV

📚 The Martin F. Schmidt Research Library is now open to the public on Tuesdays! Research your family roots, work on a book or class project, or explore Kentucky history with our collections. Learn more: 🔗 ow.ly/7YGv50YrSwE Hours & admission: 🔗 ow.ly/4lG650YrSwC

IMPORTANT!! KHS is proud to announce that all historical interpretation will now be conducted exclusively by time-traveling historians. Seriously, though, what's your favorite historical joke? Here's a fun one from our collections: kyhistory.com/digital/collec…

178 years ago, Zachary Taylor chosen as Whig Party’s candidate for US president after four rounds of voting. Henry Clay, ultimately lost the nomination. Taylor’s supporters championed him as a hero of the Mexican-American War and as a safe political bet for the Whigs. #76for250

“What do you mean we haven’t…?” In 1976, that question revealed Kentucky had overlooked a major milestone tied to the Reconstruction Amendments. A story about memory, history, and what gets left behind. ow.ly/mZYH50Yzrnu

83 years ago, Claude Likens, of Kosmodale, served as SGT with 192nd Tank Battalion keeping a journal while a POW in the Pacific during WWII. He survived Bataan Death March, where 60-70,000 POWs forced to march through Philippines. #76for250 #America250KY @America250

@KyHistSoc provided Ms. Elzy and Ms. Edlin’s 8th grade Social Studies class with a mobile museum! Students investigated objects and learned about the Civil War.

KHS is hiring! Join our team and help connect people, places, and stories across the Commonwealth. From visitor services to public history and admin support, there’s a place to make an impact. Explore openings: ow.ly/RFKb50YwSnQ #NowHiring #KYJobs #PublicHistory

📸 March 20, 1921 Kentucky Historical Society, J. J. King Photographs, Graphic 12

@KyWriteRight @HopeLPhipps @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic Oink!!!

@HopeLPhipps @KyHistSoc @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic I loved that Shelby the Pig story.

More learning on this snow day! Diving deeper into the @KyHistSoc and their resources for America @ 250 and connecting things to our local histories! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Feeling green? Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

234 years ago, Revolutionary War veteran John McDowell wrote a letter to Andrew Reid about early KY's everyday events, including the new state constitution and his contribution to statehood. #76for250 #America250KY @America250

Head to the Kentucky History Center for a special highlights tour of Kentucky Fashion Through the Ages. 👗Every Friday & Saturday in March at 3pm, this tour is free with admission and does not require registration. Travel through time with the @KyHistSoc!

Originally built in 1853, the KY 8 Licking Bridge has served the communities of Covington/Newport for 175 years. The most recent structure, which was just demolished this past week for reconstruction, was completed in 1936.

🎉 The KHS YouTube channel turned 17 today! Explore hundreds of videos featuring Kentucky history, including History Treasures, our podcast, and Kentucky Ancestors TV. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss new content: youtube.com/kyhistoricalso…