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Discover resources related to over two hundred years of Kentucky history, including archival collection finding aids and digitized materials selected from the Kentucky Historical Society's archival and library collections, sound recordings from the Kentucky Oral History Commission, and more.
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The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) was formed in 1836 by a group of prominent Kentuckians intent on preserving the history of the Commonwealth. We are a membership organization with members from Kentucky and around the world. We are part of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet; have full American Alliance of Museums accreditation; are...
We educate and engage the public through Kentucky’s history in order to meet the challenges of the future.
The Kentucky Historical Society is becoming the recognized leader in helping people understand, cherish and share Kentucky’s stories.
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We value our role in serving the public and work to ensure those services are exemplary.
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We value dialogue, discussion, education and scholarship. We value an organizational culture of discovery that inspires, engages and motivates learners of all ages.
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We value continuous improvement with the goal of excellence. To that end, we place high value on adhering to and shaping professional standards.
- (502) 564-1792
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The Kentucky Historical Society is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, an affiliate of the Smithsonian, has full accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and is a founding member of the History Relevance Campaign.
- (502) 564-1792
- contact@ky.history.gov
KHS maintains online catalogs of artifacts, books, manuscripts, rare books, and other types of collections. Our catalogs are always being updated with new materials. Scroll down to view more. Digital Collections. Library Catalog. Objects Catalog. More KHS Catalogs, Publications, and Databases.
- (502) 564-1792
- contact@ky.history.gov
The Kentucky Historical Society is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, an affiliate of the Smithsonian, has full accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and is a founding member of the History Relevance Campaign.
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