Episodes
This series of videos is created by the Kentucky Historical Society. Each episode closely examines an artifact that connects with the focus areas and themes of the America 250KY Commission. The videos are produced with closed captions that can be turned on and off as needed on your YouTube player. Check back often, as KHS is developing more grade-appropriate videos for elementary, middle and high school as the school year progresses.
View the Kentucky Academic Standards listed for each video to prepare for your students. Direct YouTube links are provided at the top of each listing.
Alignment with KY Academic Standards
Each video has been designed to help teach specific KY Academic Standards.
This video examines a surveyor's compass used during the Frontier Era in pre-statehood Kentucky. The content focuses on the concept and practice of migration and movement with an emphasis on standards 2.G.KGE.1, 4.G.KGE.1, 5.G.GR.1 and 8.G.HE.1.
This video examines a solider's drum captured by Richard Mentor Johnson from the British during the War of 1812. The content focuses on the concept and practice of Kentucky History with an emphasis on standards 3.H.KH.1 and 8.H.KH.1.
This video examines a mourning quilt constructed and used during the Antebellum Era and during and after the Civil War. This video aligns with the concepts and practices related to Migration and Movement, as well as Human Interactions and Interconnections.
This video examines a folding hat made in Russia for Cassius M. Clay who served as an ambassador during the Civil War. The content focuses on the concept and practices of Kentucky History with an emphasis on 3.H.KH.1