Before King Came to Town Walking Tour
Title: Before King Came to Town Walking Tour
Start: March 5, 2026, 1:00 pm EST
End: March 7, 2026, 2:30 pm EST
Address: 100 W Broadway St . Frankfort, KY 40601
Cost: $15 Non-Members, $5 Members (includes admission to three sites)
Thursday, March 5 & Saturday, March 7 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Discover the courage, strategy, and resilience of Frankfort’s early civil rights pioneers. This walking tour highlights the places and people who stood up against injustice, laying the foundation for the civil rights movement that followed. Beginning at the History Center and moving past sites such as the former Kentucky Penitentiary, St. John’s AME Church, Fort Hill, and the Old State Capitol, participants will learn how Kentuckians challenged segregation, fought for voting rights, and resisted discriminatory laws like the Separate Coach Act. Join us to walk the streets of history and witness the courage that helped shape the fight for equality in Kentucky!
Be sure to visit the museum store before you leave! Tour attendees are eligible for special discounts on the day of their tour. Non-members will receive a 10% discount, while KHS members will enjoy a 20% discount. (Only one discount per transaction; some restrictions apply.)
This is a rain-or-shine event. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.