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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know Franklin County has the fourth-highest concentration of roadside historical markers in the state? Ohio Valley History Conference attendees had the option to hit the street for Frankfort History on a Stick: A Walking Tour of the Capital City's Historical Markers led by KHS staff. #OVHC25

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 1d

Final day of the Ohio Valley History Conference hosted by KHS in the books. Panels this morning featured discussions on Black resistance and Civil War era memory, urban Kentucky histories, and race and politics in 20th century US. #OVHC25

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 1d

This weekend KHS is hosting the Ohio Valley History Conference. We would like to thank our sponsors, @lsupress.bsky.social and @utpress.bsky.social for their support along with all of the OVHC institutions, presenters, and attendees. #OVHC25

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 2d

Afternoon panels at the Ohio Valley History Conference included discussions on environmental, gender, and legal/restorative justice. #envirohist #OVHC25

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 2d

The Ohio Valley History Conference (OVHC) is in full swing at the Kentucky Historical Society. One of the first panels discussed 19th century politics and parties. #OVHC25

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 5d

New #KentuckyChronicles podcast has dropped! Join us for a discussion of how Confederate Kentuckians exploited the Canadian border during the Civil War. Our guest is Dr. Cassandra Jane Werking, a December 2024 research fellow at the Kentucky Historical Society.
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Kentucky Confederates in Canada | Dr. Cassandra Jane Werking

Podcast Episode · Kentucky Chronicles: A Podcast of the Kentucky Historical Society · 10/03/2025 · 37m

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 11d

Great lineup for the Ohio Valley History Conference next week (October 9-11) - check out the program and don't forget, online registration closes tomorrow, October 3. Conference theme is “Borders, Boundaries, and Belonging.” See you in Frankfort #skystorians!
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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 14d

The deadline to register for the Ohio Valley History Conference is fast approaching (October 3). Conference theme is “Borders, Boundaries, and Belonging.” Keynote speaker is Dr. Eladio Bobadilla, historian of social movements in the US. See you there! #skystorians
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Patrick Sheridan @psheridanhistory.bsky.social · 15d

Today was the final day of the Civil War Public and Applied History Symposium at the @kyhistsoc.bsky.social. I was honored to have been selected to participate and thoroughly enjoyed making connections, learning more about Kentucky, and deepening my understanding of public history. 🗃

A young white man wearing sunglasses and a collared shirt in front of the Kentucky State Capitol

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 17d

Yes! You can absolutely apply now and use in the summer of 2026. Here is a link to the KHS catalogs to get you thinking - let us know if you have any other questions.
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Catalog & Research Tools | Kentucky Historical Society

KHS maintains online catalogs of artifacts, books, manuscripts, rare books, and other types of collections. Our catalogs are always being updated with new materials.

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 17d

Upcoming funding deadline alert🚨 #skystorians. Fall deadline for the KHS research fellowship program is October 1, 2025. Funding available for wide range of research topics & time periods. Come see us in #Kentucky! 🐎 history.ky.gov/khs-for-me/f...

Research Fellowships | Kentucky Historical Society

To help facilitate your research, KHS offers short-term fellowships (one to four weeks) to promote scholarship on any facet of Kentucky’s history.

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 18d

Register here:
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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 18d

Curious about the Civil War? It's not too late to register for Civil War History Day!
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Details on the Kentucky Historical Society's Civil War History Day

YouTube video by WTVQ

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 20d

88 years ago, the "Great Flood" of 1937 submerged over 70% of Louisville alone. Government worried about the spread of disease so a quarantine barrier was created, but individuals like Lt. Col. Joseph R. Gray were allowed to pass this line to assist with aid. #kyhistory #America250KY #skystorians

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 24d

Registration is OPEN! KHS will host Ohio Valley History Conference October 9-11, 2025. Conference theme is “Borders, Boundaries, and Belonging.” Keynote speaker is Dr. Eladio Bobadilla, historian of social movements in the United States. See you there! #skystorians
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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 26d

Happy Constitution Day!

Celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution and the legacy of America’s 250th. Thanks to the members of the Kentucky General Assembly who read the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution at the start of the video.
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Preamble Video Constitution Day 2025

YouTube video by Kentucky Historical Society

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 26d

Happy #ConstitutionWeek!
238 years ago, conventions in Danville created 1st governing document for KY with tripartite government, bicameral legislature, bill of rights, but limited popular control for electing senators (which Kentuckians would later change).
#76for250 #America250KY #kyhistory

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · Sep 10

Kentucky history never looked better!

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Introducing our new brand logo!!

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · Sep 5

In 1809, Dr. Ephraim McDowell performed what is believed to be the first known removal of an ovarian tumor. Stream our podcast discussion with Dr. Joan Cashin, who explores McDowell’s groundbreaking medical career. #kyhistory #KentuckyChronicles #skystorians

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Life and Times of Dr. Ephraim McDowell | with Joan Cashin

Podcast Episode · Kentucky Chronicles: A Podcast of the Kentucky Historical Society · 09/05/2025 · 24m

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Appalshop @appalshop.bsky.social · Sep 3

In 1974, Robert Gumpert traveled to Harlan Co, KY to document the Brookside Coal strike, made famous by 1976 film "Harlan County, USA." His images capture the people that lived through one of the most dramatic labor battles in UMWA history.

📸 Robert Gumpert, courtesy of Appalshop Archive

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Local History Organizations, apply now for the 2025 Local History Trust Fund grant cycle.
Planning and implementation grants range from $290 to $1,000. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

Learn more here.
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Support Local History | Kentucky Historical Society

It's simple to support history organizations in KY: On your state tax return, check the box designating a portion of your income tax refund to Kentucky’s Local History Trust Fund.

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Registration is OPEN! KHS will host Ohio Valley History Conference October 9-11, 2025. Conference is open to historians & graduate students from all time periods & specializations, including public historians and independent scholars.
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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Kentucky Oral History Commission is hosting two virtual workshops to aid potential grant applicants: Sept. 10, 11 am - noon, and Sept. 11, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Learn more about KOHC grant program & get detailed explanation of the requirements for applications.

RSVP here:
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Title: Kentucky Oral History Commission Grant & Application Workshops

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 20

Have you registered for the annual meeting yet? November is just around the corner!

Register for the conference here: sha.memberclicks.net/registration...

And reserve your room here: book.passkey.com/event/510030...

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