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4 days ago · French and Spanish explorers first came to Kentucky via the rivers of the Mississippi basin in the 17th century, and traders from the eastern colonies entered the region during the early 18th century, primarily by way of the Ohio River and Cumberland Gap.
Learn about the history of the constitutions that governs Kentucky and the motivations leading to each change.
Jun 4, 2024 · The Kentucky Historical Society was formed in 1836 by a group of prominent Kentuckians intent on preserving the history of the Commonwealth. It was chartered as a state society in 1838 and began to collect books and printed materials.
4 days ago · Kentucky - Politics, Economy, Society: Under the constitution adopted in 1891, the state government—like the federal government—comprises the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Jun 19, 2024 · Volume 122, Number 1, Winter 2024. Published continuously since 1903, the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society is the quarterly, peer-reviewed journal for Kentucky history.
1 day ago · From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (source) History & families Oldham County, Kentucky : the first century, 1824-1924 Author(s)/Publishing Information
3 days ago · This presentation will review the certification process through the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). BCG is a certifying body established in 1964 that evaluates an individual’s competence in applying the Genealogy Standards.
