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| The online exhibit by the Kentucky Historical Society covers military engagements from the War of 1812 to more recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The selection of artifacts, documents, and photos provides visitors with the real-life stories of Kentuckians who served and sometimes lost their lives in these conflicts. |
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| Free, but reservations are requested. Brown’s book focuses largely on Boone’s contributions to transformations taking place in America. Such themes include the development of a sense of national identity, driving Indians to the West, and the killing of game. The lecture, sponsored by the Filson Historical Society, marks Boone’s 275th birthday. |
| DATES: |
Nov. 6, noon ET |
| LOCATION: |
Oxmoor Farms, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 635-5083 |
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| Includes artifacts from conflicts ranging from the War of 1812 to more recent engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq. |
| DATES: |
Opens Nov. 11 |
| LOCATION: |
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Frankfort |
| INFO: |
(502) 634-2700 |
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| Free with museum admission. A 20-minute performance by a single actor, Theatre of War will depict the soldier’s experience in the Vietnam War. |
| DATES: |
Wednesdays, Nov. 11, 18, and 25, at 2 pm; and Saturdays, Nov. 14, 21, and 28, at 1 pm and 3 pm |
| LOCATION: |
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Frankfort |
| INFO: |
(502) 634-2700 |
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| Features performances on Thursday, Nov. 12 by the Kentucky National Guard Brass Quartet, the Swing Canaries, the Franklin County High School Band, and the KHS Museum Theatre team. Family activities include making holiday sun catchers and holiday cards. Also includes a large-scale Lionel train display, demonstrations by local artisans, and the Kentucky Military Treasures Tree, featuring ornaments made by schoolchildren and children of military personnel. |
| DATES: |
Nov. 12-14 |
| LOCATION: |
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Frankfort |
| INFO: |
(502) 634-2700 |
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| Ron Eller, author of Uneven Ground: Appalachia Since 1945, will be the keynote speaker on Nov. 12. Eller is the former director of the Appalachian Center and professor of history at the University of Kentucky. On Nov. 13-14, the Filson will feature members and artists of Appalshop, films from both Appalshop and the Appalachia Media Institute, and music from the Clack Mountain String Band. |
| DATES: |
Nov. 12-14 |
| LOCATION: |
Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. Third St., Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 635-5083 |
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| Free, but reservations are requested. In the book, McClure details her attempts to be the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean and the inward reflection she experienced throughout that extreme challenge. |
| DATES: |
Nov. 16, 6 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. Third St., Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 635-5083 |
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| Estill Curtis Pennington explores Kentucky’s paintings. A signing of his book, Kentucky: The Master Painters from the Frontier Era to the Great Depression, will follow the program. Luncheon reservations are required by Dec. 4. Cost is $18 for KHS members and $23 for all other patrons. |
| DATES: |
Dec. 9, noon ET |
| LOCATION: |
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Frankfort |
| INFO: |
(502) 564-1792, Ext. 4414 |
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| Features authentic, first-edition books written by ground-breaking scientists, including books by Galileo and Copernicus, as well as the Nuremberg Chronicle.
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| DATES: |
through Jan. 3 |
| LOCATION: |
Frazier International History Musuem, Ninth and Main Streets, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 753-5663 |
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| G. Kurt Piehler, former director of the Center for the Study of War and Society and associate professor in history at the University of Tennessee, will speak on The Common Soldier in Times of War and Peace.
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| DATES: |
Jan. 25, 7 pm ET |
| LOCATION: |
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Frankfort |
| INFO: |
(502) 634-2700 |
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| Features 150 artifacts recovered from the 1912 Titanic disaster. |
| DATES: |
through Feb. 15 |
| LOCATION: |
Louisville Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 561-6100, Ext. 6111 |
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| Features oral histories, interactive audio and video clips, music, and dozens of artifacts.
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| DATES: |
through March 28 |
| LOCATION: |
Frazier International History Musuem, Ninth and Main Streets, Louisville |
| INFO: |
(502) 753-5663 |
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| DATE: |
through 2010 |
| LOCATION: |
Lexington History Museum, 215 W. Main St., Lexington |
| INFO: |
(859) 254-0530 |
