Keeping the Flame Alive
Kentucky celebrates the 100th birthday of the great Man o’ War
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Kentucky Family Seeks Restoration of Admiral Kimmel's Good Name
As the nation remembers the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a statue of Adm. Husband Kimmel, sculpted by Louisville’s Raymond Graf was unveiled in Henderson more
Stitching Together History
Were quilts with coded symbols used to guide slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad? more
Tech and Tradition
Maysville and Owensboro schools exemplify Kentucky’s educational diversity... more
Thomas Merton: Kentucky's Uncommon Son
A chance coffeehouse meeting leads to discovery of a treasured friendship and treasured artifacts more
Photo courtesy of Ashland
A Gentleman and a Politician
The legacy of Henry Clay, one of Kentucky’s most influential statesmen more
Pulling Out the Stop
Were it not for Kentuckian Garrett Morgan, traffic lights as we know them might not exist more
Photos courtesy of University of Kentucky Special Collections, The Belle Brezing Photographic Collection, 1868-1983
Belle of the Brothel
From humble beginnings, Lexington madam makes a name and a fortune for herself more
The Civil War in Kentucky: Chaos in the Winter of ’64
Guerilla activity, and the extreme actions taken to suppress it, plunged the Commonwealth into turmoil more
Photos courtesy of University of Kentucky Special Collections, the Cora Wilson Stewart Photographic Collection, ca. 1900-1940
Enlightenment by Moonlight
Cora Wilson Stewart launched a nationwide education campaign from her Morehead hometown more
Photo courtesy of the Nunn Center
Stories in a Click
The Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky preserves the stories of our Commonwealth and its people. more
Photo by Ric Lambert
A Long Tradition
Contemporary craftsmen uphold the artistry and history of Kentucky’s namesake rifle more
Jesse Stuart: A Man of the Country, a Man of the World
Forever connected to the classrooms of Greenup County, beloved Kentucky author Jesse Stuart also taught students and audiences in the far corners of the world. more
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Education & Learning Kids & Family
Eclipse Viewing at Big Bone Lick State Park
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Eclipse Viewing at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
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Eclipse Viewing at Wickliffe Mounds State Park
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Donald Fagen & The Nightflyers at The Louisville Palace
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Kentucky State Fair-
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Lexington Big Band and Concert Series
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Kentucky State Fair-
Thursday
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Jimmie Walker at Pioneer Playhouse-
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Kentucky State Fair-
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Festivals & Fairs Kids & Family
Tavern in the Garden at Brown Pusey House-
Friday
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Kids & Family
Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail
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Concerts & Live Music
Kentucky Lake Hot August Blues Fest
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Kids & Family Outdoor
Hike-A-Thon 2017 at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
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Art & Exhibitions Concerts & Live Music Festivals & Fairs Food & Drink Kids & Family Outdoor
Kentucky State Fair-