Education Programs

For Children and Families
KHS helps kids and their families connect with the past through activities in Frankfort and across Kentucky. Young visitors to the KHS museums can explore interactive exhibits, watch a lively Museum Theatre performance and take part in weekly hands-on History Zone activities. Kids across the state can take advantage of museum discounts and regional rallies as members of the Kentucky Junior Historical Society. See the calendar for details.

For Adults
KHS packages Kentucky's heritage in programs of all shapes and sizes. Museum visitors can enjoy a tour program or a Museum Theatre performance. The Highlighting History discussion series provides opportunities to learn about the past in an informal setting. Family-History Workshops teach genealogy research skills. Special events from the annual Boone Day celebration to the biennial calendar for details.

For Schools
KHS offers programs and services that help students learn about the past and support teachers in Kentucky history education. Field trip opportunities include tour programs at each of the three sites on the KHS history campus and the biennial Kentucky Folklife Festival. Students across Kentucky can participate in Kentucky Junior Historical Society clubs and the National History Day competition. Teachers can take advantage of professional development programs, order curriculum materials to use in their classrooms or apply for a Heritage Education Grant to support field trips or school projects. Learn more about resources and programs available for teachers.

For Community Historians
KHS supports community historians through a variety of programs and services. Communities can bring KHS programs to their area by booking a Museums-to-Go exhibit or sponsoring a HistoryMobile visit. Individuals and historical organizations can hone their research and interpretation skills by becoming a Community Scholar, attending a basics workshop or joining the Historical Confederation of Kentucky. Grant funds available through the Kentucky Folklife Program, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Community History Program and the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission can help fund Kentucky heritage programs throughout the state. The Historical Highway Marker and Cemetery Preservation programs provide assistance to communities working to preserve and interpret their history.

Plan a visit to the KHS history campus today!