Community Historians: Community Historians
Graveyard Quilt, 1843
Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell of Lewis County, Ky., decorated this quilt with paper caskets that bear the names of family members. This extraordinary quilt illustrates nineteenth-century mourning customs and period American folk art. Donated by Mrs. Nina Mitchell Biggs.
Graveyard Quilt, 1843

Community Historians

Community HistoriansThe Kentucky Historical Society provides services and technical assistance that aid Kentucky's communities, citizens and organizations in preserving, promoting and valuing the state's history.

We work with Kentucky's citizens to encourage awareness and appreciation for all of Kentucky's history. We also work with museums, historical societies, genealogical archives, battlefield sites, historic houses and other related groups to aid in the development of high-quality interpretation and conservation of the state's historical resources.

The office operates the Community Services Resource Center, a library facility that provides books, journals, videos, work kits and other resources on "how to do" history for museums, local historical societies and the general public.

Services for Kentucky communities and citizens that support the promotion, preservation and awareness of their history:

  • Kentucky's Historical Highway Marker Program

  • Kentucky Cemetery Preservation Program


    • Services for museums and history organizations:

  • Support services to over 450 museums and historical organizations across the state

  • On-site consultations and assistance with all issues impacting local historical societies and museums

  • Circuit Rider Online - free electronic informational e-newsletter

  • Regional local history meetings and annual awards program

  • Professional-development seminars and basic how-to workshops


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