Kentucky Historical Society

Tomorrow is #AskAnArchivisit Day! Our Digital Archivist Alyssa, will be taking over KHS social media to share some interesting KHS archives, and answer your questions. Post a question below, and tune in tomorrow.

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Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. These are the four “hs” of the youth organization formed in 1912 that is known as 4-H. Although many Americans are aware of 4-H, or perhaps have been a member at some point in time, few realize its international dimensions. Listen to today's new episode with a research fellow who is examining the links between Kentucky and Japan through agricultural extension programs such as 4-H. https://lnkd.in/eve4Ykeu William C. Sack is a PhD Candidate in history at Harvard University. He holds an A.B. from Harvard and recently had an article accepted in Past & Present. He has been funded by institutions in South Korea, Japan, and the United States. He is currently working on a project that deals with Kentucky entitled: “A Little Patch of Kentucky in Yamanashi: 4-H and Transpacific Agricultural Extension in Japan (1938-1979).” For his research, William Sack focused on the Darrell A. Posey collection (MSS 245). This collection has not yet been digitized, but researchers can explore the collection in the KHS Research Library.” https://lnkd.in/eEFeUD97 He also consulted the Bath County Oral History Project. https://lnkd.in/eUSMuyZs The interview with Tera Lee Rawlings was particularly helpful for his project on 4-H. https://lnkd.in/eQ8Nn_qE

Volunteer of the Month - Annette Brady Fugal Annette began as a volunteer virtual transcriber in 2023 but has also assisted with special events such as Homeschool History Day, Kentucky History Day, and most recently our Constitution Celebration. A retired teacher, she uses her experience to engage with audiences sharing educational materials at our Investigation Stations. In her spare time, Annette enjoys music and has participated in numerous choir and orchestral ensembles with her fondest involvement being a SongFarmer. Annette thoroughly enjoys genealogy and is assisting her family in digitizing ancestral documents. Learn how you can become a volunteer too! https://lnkd.in/dfYQ43iV

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Our curators have installed a few new textiles in our main gallery. This fashionable blue suit was made by Nell Vaughn, in Lexington. Vaughn picked out the pattern, based on a design by Pierre Cardin, and the material. "Vogue Paris Original" tag is sewn into the jacket. This collection was worn by Nell Blair Vaughn when she worked for the Lexington Herald-Leader. https://ow.ly/jxnn50Ts7r9 The second dress was part of a donation from Isabelle P. Walker. Correspondence from the donor suggests the clothing belonged to her mother, Annie Pence Walker (1880-1951). Born in Lincoln County, Annie married Walter Owsley Walker (1879-1955) in 1904 at the home of her parents in Stanford. Census records indicate the couple made their home in Lincoln County where Walter was a farmer. The couple had five children. https://ow.ly/KAfR50Ts7r6

To help communities and history organizations commemorate and celebrate America's 250th, the Kentucky Historical Society proudly announces the America250KY grant program! Funding up to $10,000, museums in Kentucky, local history organizations, public libraries, educational institutions, applicable government agencies, and 501(c)3 not-for-profit institutions are eligible for grant funds. https://ow.ly/gFcj50TrI44

?? Attention teachers and parents! Do you want your child or student to contribute to the portrait of America at 250 years? #AmericasFieldTrip, a nationwide contest to voice their ideas and dreams for America, is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! As Kentucky's America250Commission Headquarters, we encourage all students grades 3-12 to answer the prompt: What does America mean to you? Whether through art, poetry, or writing, their story matters. Enter for the chance to earn an unforgettable visit to a landmark such as the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, South Carolina Aquarium, and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! Learn more about how students and educators can participate: https://lnkd.in/eE6BVeGN #America250

Can you change Kentucky's history? Celebrate the 240th anniversary of the Commonwealth's Constitutional Convention (December 27, 1784) with the kick-off of America’s Constitution Week, as we prepare for America's 250th in 2026. https://ow.ly/ynIp50Tn0mv