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Circular Cornet, c. 1861
In the years before the Civil War, brass bands flourished in the United States. During the war, music stirred, entertained, and comforted the troops and civilians. Donated by Mrs. J. Kidwell Grannis.
Circular Cornet, c. 1861

KHS History Campus Closed July 4 in Observance of Independence Day

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 27, 2012) — The KHS history campus in downtown Frankfort, which includes the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum at the State Arsenal, will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

The Kentucky Historical Society is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. Regular hours of operation are Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information about visiting the KHS history campus, call 502-564-1792, ext. 4459 or visit www.history.ky.gov.

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