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First State Flag, c. 1928
As early as the Civil War, Kentucky's Union regimental flags included the state's seal. Legislation to create an official standardized state flag was adopted in 1918, but pressing concerns with the war in Europe and the influenza epidemic at home delayed the design of the flag.
First State Flag, c. 1928

Visit the Kentucky Historical Society History Campus

Located in downtown Frankfort, Ky., the Kentucky Historical Society history campus includes the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum.

Commonwealth Hall
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST

Exhibitions
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Adults $4, Youth (6-18) $2, Children (5 and under) and KHS members complimentary, School groups $2 per person (scholarships available)

Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Special Collections
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Stewart Home School 1792 Store
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST


Old State Capitol
300 West Broadway
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Adults $4, Youth (6-18) $2, Children (5 and under) and KHS members complimentary, School groups $2 per person (scholarships available)


Kentucky Military History Museum
125 East Main
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free and open to the public




Large groups should call in advance to arrange a group tour.


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