Kentucky Explorer
From the February Issue
Mrs. Keckley’s Book and Mrs. Lincoln’s Reaction
Famed seamstress’ plan to help the First Lady backfired Read more
Feb 3, 2021
For the History Lover
Seeking History
A Russellville museum preserves stories of injustice and inspiration Read more
In Praise of Appalachian Soldiers
Men and women from the mountains have served with distinction in the American armed forces since the nation’s beginning Read more
Part Three: Blood for Blood
A Hatfield relative assumes responsibility for crimes he didn’t commit, bringing the famous feud to a close, but its legacy lingers today Read more
Pieces of Kentucky History in Every Issue
Kentucky Explorer
What do you do when your phone rings and on the other end is a frantic reader urging you to “save their magazine?” What do you do when that one phone call turns into dozens? For us, the answer was easy. We contacted the good folks at Kentucky Explorer and asked if we could help. The global pandemic was the last straw and they were closing after 34 years. We offered to continue portions of Kentucky Explorer in Kentucky Monthly and give its 30,000 loyal readers a new home. Standing features, such as “I Remember,” “Strictly Kentucky Genealogy” and “Kentucky Kinfolks” will continue in Kentucky Monthly and give a voice to a broader spectrum of Kentuckians in a special section designed to resemble what its founder called “the ugly duckling." Read more
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