Celebrate Lexington’s official “birthday” at the annual Founders’ Day celebration and experience frontier life of 1775 for yourself. Concessions are available on-site with proceeds benefiting McConnell Springs programs. Activities for the day include: Traditional live music and dance; Guided tours of … Read More
Telling the Whole Story: Black History at Ashland Speaker: Eric Brooks This presentation will provide some perspective of the people of color, enslaved and employed, who lived and worked at Ashland from 1808-1948. This is a story of resistance and … Read More
The Journey of the Osage Speaker: Lou Anna Red Corn The presentation will be about the movement of the Osage people from the Ohio Valley to Indian Territory - present day Oklahoma.
Governor Shelby House and Family Speaker: Wesley Francis The Shelby family is closely tied to Kentucky's history, with Isaac Shelby, a key figure in the American Revolutionary War, earning the title “The Hero of Kings Mountain” for his leadership. This … Read More
Into The Bluegrass, Art and Artistry of Kentucky’s Historic Icons Speaker: Mel Hankla Using artifacts from Kentucky’s early frontier as a foundation, Dr. Hankla weaves together stories of frontier culture, history, pioneers, and the objects that were crucial for survival, … Read More