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Upcoming Events at The Kentucky Historical SocietyAll events held at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History unless otherwise noted.Jun 15, 201310:30am - 1:30pmCemetery Preservation WorkshopKHS offers an array of workshops and programs to help Kentuckians preserve their local cemeteries. These cemetery preservation workshops, made possible by grant funds from the Steele-Reese Foundation, will include (but not be limited to) discussions on:
(1) Kentucky cemetery laws
(2) Access to family cemeteries
(3) Attorney General’s opinions relating to descendants’ access rights
(4) Deed information and how it relates to the inclusion or exclusion of cemeteries
(5) Preservation efforts, including cleaning, repairing, mapping a cemetery, registration of a cemetery with the Kentucky Historical Society’s Cemetery Preservation Database
(6) Introduction of two new programs: The Kentucky Historical Society’s Pioneer Cemetery Program and the Kentucky Historical Society’s Adopt a Cemetery Program
This workshop covers Clark, Montgomery, Bath, Menifee, Morgan and Rowan counties.
Clark County Extension Service Office
1400 Fortune Dr.
Winchester, KY 40391
All workshops are free, but pre-registration is required.
Location: Clark County Extension Service Office
For more information contact Ann G. Johnson at 502-564-1792, ext. 4404 or email
anng.johnson@ky.gov.
Jun 29, 201310:00am - 1:00pmCemetery Preservation WorkshopKHS offers an array of workshops and programs to help Kentuckians preserve their local cemeteries. These cemetery preservation workshops, made possible by grant funds from the Steele-Reese Foundation, will include (but not be limited to) discussions on:
(1) Kentucky cemetery laws
(2) Access to family cemeteries
(3) Attorney General’s opinions relating to descendants’ access rights
(4) Deed information and how it relates to the inclusion or exclusion of cemeteries
(5) Preservation efforts, including cleaning, repairing, mapping a cemetery, registration of a cemetery with the Kentucky Historical Society’s Cemetery Preservation Database
(6) Introduction of two new programs: The Kentucky Historical Society’s Pioneer Cemetery Program and the Kentucky Historical Society’s Adopt a Cemetery Program
This workshop covers Fleming, Lewis, Nicholas and Robertson counties.
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
10299 Maysville Rd.
Carlisle, KY 40311
All workshops are free, but pre-registration is required.
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
For more information contact Ann G. Johnson at 502-564-1792, ext. 4404 or email
anng.johnson@ky.gov.
Jul 13, 201310:00am - 1:30pmCemetery Preservation WorkshopKHS offers an array of workshops and programs to help Kentuckians preserve their local cemeteries. These cemetery preservation workshops, made possible by grant funds from the Steele-Reese Foundation, will include (but not be limited to) discussions on:
(1) Kentucky cemetery laws
(2) Access to family cemeteries
(3) Attorney General’s opinions relating to descendants’ access rights
(4) Deed information and how it relates to the inclusion or exclusion of cemeteries
(5) Preservation efforts, including cleaning, repairing, mapping a cemetery, registration of a cemetery with the Kentucky Historical Society’s Cemetery Preservation Database
(6) Introduction of two new programs: The Kentucky Historical Society’s Pioneer Cemetery Program and the Kentucky Historical Society’s Adopt a Cemetery Program
This workshop covers Wayne, Pulaski, Laurel, Russell, Casey, Lincoln, Rockcastle, Garrard and Adair counties.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
5465 State Park Rd.
Jamestown, KY 42629
All workshops are free, but pre-registration is required.
Location: Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
For more information contact Ann G. Johnson at 502-564-1792, ext. 4404 or email
anng.johnson@ky.gov.
Jul 17, 201312:00pmFood for Thought: Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American HeritageHistorian Michael R. Veach reveals the true story of bourbon in "Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey." Starting with the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790s, Veach traces the history of this unique beverage though the Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, Prohibition, the Great Depression and up to the present. A book signing will immediately follow the program.
Reservations required by July 12.
Location: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
For more information contact Julia Curry at 502-564-1792, ext. 4414 or email
julia.curry@ky.gov.
Jul 20, 201310:00am - 2:00pmCemetery Preservation WorkshopKHS offers an array of workshops and programs to help Kentuckians preserve their local cemeteries. These cemetery preservation workshops, made possible by grant funds from the Steele-Reese Foundation, will include (but not be limited to) discussions on:
(1) Kentucky cemetery laws
(2) Access to family cemeteries
(3) Attorney General’s opinions relating to descendants’ access rights
(4) Deed information and how it relates to the inclusion or exclusion of cemeteries
(5) Preservation efforts, including cleaning, repairing, mapping a cemetery, registration of a cemetery with the Kentucky Historical Society’s Cemetery Preservation Database
(6) Introduction of two new programs: The Kentucky Historical Society’s Pioneer Cemetery Program and the Kentucky Historical Society’s Adopt a Cemetery Program
This workshop covers Edmonson, Hart and Green counties.
Hart County Public Library
500 East Third St.
Munfordville, KY 42765
All workshops are free, but pre-registration is required.
Location: Hart County Public Library
For more information contact Ann G. Johnson at 502-564-1792, ext. 4404 or email
anng.johnson@ky.gov.
Jul 27, 201310:00am - 2:00pmCemetery Preservation Workshop
KHS offers an array of workshops and programs to help Kentuckians preserve their local cemeteries. These cemetery preservation workshops, made possible by grant funds from the Steele-Reese Foundation, will include (but not be limited to) discussions on:
(1) Kentucky cemetery laws
(2) Access to family cemeteries
(3) Attorney General’s opinions relating to descendants’ access rights
(4) Deed information and how it relates to the inclusion or exclusion of cemeteries
(5) Preservation efforts, including cleaning, repairing, mapping a cemetery, registration of a cemetery with the Kentucky Historical Society’s Cemetery Preservation Database
(6) Introduction of two new programs: The Kentucky Historical Society’s Pioneer Cemetery Program and the Kentucky Historical Society’s Adopt a Cemetery Program
This workshop covers Monroe, Clinton and Cumberland counties.
Dale Hollow State Resort Park
5970 State Park Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
All workshops are free, but pre-registration is required.
Location: Dale Hollow State Resort Park
For more information contact Ann G. Johnson at 502-564-1792, ext. 4404 or email
anng.johnson@ky.gov.