Resources from Partnership Organizations

Many people interacted with the Kentucky governor’s office during the Civil War – this database holds their stories. Access thousands of primary sources that help illuminate the lives of everyday Kentuckians during these tumultuous times.

Made By Us brings history to younger generations in innovative and meaningful ways, so they have more fuel to power the future. How? A broad coalition of history and civics institutions have joined forces to develop new tools and experiences that better meet the needs of our audience in timely and relevant ways.

Explore the Civil War in Kentucky through this online collection of photographs, artifacts, documents, and paintings from the Kentucky Historical Society. This resource was developed in partnership with KET. Each image is paired with additional information and materials for teachers and students to delve deeper and make connections to the themes.

Smithsonian Learning Labs offer the opportunity to explore Smithsonian resources in the classroom or beyond. Search through individual resources – images, videos, documents – or view collections of resources organized by themes. Explore Kentucky-related topics, including collections created by KHS, and so much more!