Bringing the Past to Life in Communities Statewide
Hello, community leaders! Are you looking for ways to make history engaging for the local community?
Explore the rich history of Kentucky with the guidance of a museum educator who will collaborate with your organization. This experienced professional will visit your location and deliver an engaging presentation that brings the past to life.
Program Options:
Host a Historian: Kentucky in the Civil War
Learn about Kentucky’s response to the secession crisis and political decisions made by state leaders, the various military actions around Frankfort, as well as how the conflict came to be remembered afterward. Special attention will be given to analyzing and understanding the Confederate attack on the city in June 1864 and its successful defense by local militia.
This presentation is recommended for adults.
Civics in Action
Take a step into the past and see how Kentucky has changed through the lens of the Old State Capitol. Engage in a hands-on activity and experience writing with a quill and ink. Take on the role of a historian and analyze artifacts from our collections. Families will collaboratively brainstorm and draft a bill proposal or a citizenship letter, all while considering ways to enhance their community.
Please note:
- This activity is recommended for ages 6-17 or families.
- This program is only available during the summer and winter months.
- To ensure each child is engaged and learning, the recommended cap for the quill and ink activity is 30 children.
- The quill and ink activity can be messy, so it is best to do it in a room with a sink.
Requirements & Reservations
Please note:
- You can book both activities for a day visit if they occur within an hour of each other.
- Each program is 60 minutes.
- A projector or TV is recommended for the presentation part of each program.
- We require booking at least 30 days ahead of the program date.
- This program is free to Kentucky communities, and we ask that the program be free of charge to attendees.
Questions? Contact KHSeducation@ky.gov.
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