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

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 · 11d

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 · 12d

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.
history.ky.gov/explore/cata...

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 · 13d

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...

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

To Search KHS Collections, Click Here to search KHS Collections.

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 14d

Register here:
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Details on the Kentucky Historical Society's Civil War History Day

Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 14d

Curious about the Civil War? It's not too late to register for Civil War History Day!
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YouTube video by WTVQ

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 16d

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

https://kyhistory.com/digital/collection/MS/id/28521/rec/3

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

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
history.ky.gov/events/ohio-...

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 21d

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 · 22d

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 · 28d

Kentucky history never looked better!

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · 29d

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.
history.ky.gov/participate/...

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.

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.
history.ky.gov/events/ohio-...

Title: Kentucky Oral History Commission Grant & Application Workshops

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:
history.ky.gov/events/kentu...

Listen to 76 for 250 by Kentucky Historical Society #np on #SoundCloud

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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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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

DYK, each of these 1-minute stories has been produced as audio files with our staff? Listen to the series on our SoundCloud, and subscribe for weekly updates of our #76for250 series. on.soundcloud.com/uKOF8ftX55ZB...

76 for 250

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Kentucky Historical Society @kyhistsoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

KOHC offers grants to support amateur and professional oral historians in oral history research projects on Kentucky topics. Please share this information with anyone in your networks who would be interested. #kyhistory

Learn more:
history.ky.gov/participate/...

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

175 years ago, Beth McManus wrote to her cousin requesting help to immigrate to the US from Ireland. During mid-1800s, Ireland was in the midst of the Great Famine, a period of crop failure and economic strife that caused many to resettle in the United States. #kyhistory #America250KY

Learn more about the KHS collection here:
https://kyhistory.com/digital/collection/MS/search/searchterm/Kentucky%20Historical%20Society%2C%20Michael%20Masterson%20letters%2C%20SC%202/field/source/mode/exact/conn/and

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

138 years ago, in 1887, Millersburg Female College in Bourbon County, Kentucky, advertised their annual “announcement and catalogue” for prospective students to learn more about the college, alumni, and course offerings for the upcoming year.
#76for250 #America250KY #kyhistory