Kentucky History Day
Title: Kentucky History Day
Start: June 7, 2025, 10:00 am EDT
End: June 7, 2025, 5:00 pm EDT
Address: 300 Broadway St. Frankfort, KY 40601
Cost: FREE
Get ready to celebrate Kentucky’s 233rd Birthday! Join us for an unforgettable day packed with vibrant festivities that showcase the best of what makes our state extraordinary. Dive into the rich tapestry of Kentucky’s culture through a variety of activities that highlight our tourism, arts, heritage, and history!
Experience the heart and soul of Kentucky with captivating living history demonstrations, engaging performances, and interactive exhibits that will transport you through time. This is more than just a celebration—it's a sensory exploration of our unique identity!
Mark your calendar and prepare for a fun-filled schedule of events featuring the Department of Parks, Kentucky Heritage Council, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Kentucky Arts Council, Kentucky Humanities Council, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s KY Proud Program, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of Kentucky’s legacy and future! Come join the fun!
Preliminary Schedule of Events:
Old State Capitol Lawn
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Demonstrations, kids’ activities, interpreters, artisans, and booths that celebrate Kentucky History, Tourism, Arts and Heritage
- 10:00 – 11:00 am: Native American Performance
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Dulcimer Performance (Louisville Dulcimer Society)
- 12:30 – 2:00 pm: West African Drums (Aseye)
- 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Fife and Drum Performance (SAR)
- 3:00 - 4:00 pm: 19th Century Brass Band (Saxton’s Cornet)
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Latin Bluegrass Band (YAPA)
Old State Capitol
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Self-guided tours
- 11:30 am –12:30 pm: Henry Clay drama
- 12:30 –1:30 pm: Bluegrass instrument petting zoo
- 2:00 – 3:00 pm: Historic Folk dance lesson
Kentucky History Center
- 9:00 – 11:00 am: KY History Awards Breakfast
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Exhibits - self-guided tours
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Color the Collection
- 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Write with a Quill
- 2:30 – 3:30 pm: KY History Trivia
Cralle Day Garden
- 11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Tin Type Photos (Registration Opens May 7)
- 11:30 am – 2:00 pm: 17th Century Scottish Ballads
- 11:30 am – 2:00 pm: KY State Parks Burgoo
Kentucky Military History Museum
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: Riffle and Cannon Firing Demonstration
Historic Downtown
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Frankfort Heritage Organizations, photo opportunities, military vehicles, food vendors, and more on Broadway Street