Highlighting History Discussion Series

Investigate history. Engage your mind. Invigorate your intellect. Enticing topics stimulate thoughtful dialogue in this series, new in Fall 2009.

History Speaks!
Seek intellectual refuge during your lunch hour and participate in discussions on a variety of historical topics. Free and open to the public.

Food for Thought
Reserve your place for this luncheon and enjoy delicious food and compelling conversation in a casual and thought-provoking atmosphere.

Highlighting History Fall 2009/Winter 2010

Food for Thought:"The Halcyon Days of American Silver"
Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon
In 1842, U.S. trade protection policies imposed a substantial tariff on British sterling. As a result, Americans saw a meteoric rise of silver firms. Join Diane Wachs, Cowan's Auction's director of fine and decorative art, as she discusses the factors that led to this rise and the forms and designs that were created. Reservations are required by Oct. 16.* View the invitation and menu for this event!

History Speaks!: "This Is Home Now: Kentucky's Holocaust Survivors Speak"
Wednesday, Nov. 4, noon
Arwen Donahue, former program coordinator in the Department of Oral History at the United States Holocaust Museum, and Rebecca Gayle Howell, photographer and faculty member at Morehead State University, will discuss the stories of Holocaust survivors who now live in Kentucky. Their presentation is based on their new book, "This is Home Now: Kentucky's Holocaust Survivors Speak."

Food for Thought: "Kentucky: The Master Painters from the Frontier Era to the Great Depression"
Wednesday, Dec. 9, noon
For the past 30 years Estill Curtis Pennington has actively studied painting in the South. Join Pennington as he explores Kentucky's paintings. A signing of his book, "Kentucky: The Master Painters from the Frontier Era to the Great Depression," will follow the program. Reservations are required by Dec. 4.*


*Each Food for Thought event is $18 for KHS members and $23 for all other patrons.Contact Julia Curry at 502-564-1792, ext 4414 to make reservations.




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