Kentucky Explorer
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For the History Lover
Happy Birthday, America
Kentucky will mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth with statewide commemorations and local events
Gunfighting Governor
William Goebel was elected governor of Kentucky despite having killed a man
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Mindless Mayhem
The notorious Harpe Brothers embarked on a bloody odyssey primarily in frontier Kentucky
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We have a select number of back issues of Kentucky Explorer from 1986-2000. If you are looking for a certain issue or are interested in buying an issue, please contact Deb at deb@kentuckymontly.com to see if it's available.
Pieces of Kentucky History in Every Issue
Kentucky Explorer
The Kentucky Explorer was a staple for history lovers from 1986-2000. As of 2021, Kentucky Monthly runs an explorer section in every issue. All content is still reader submitted and you can find old favorites such as “I Remember” inside.
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