Calendar of Events

On a stormy day in the summer of 1700, the British merchant ship Henrietta Marie was driven into a shoal off the Florida Keys and sank, taking her cargo and crew with her.  Over 250 years later, an archaeologist exploring her scattered wreckage uncovered a set of shackles.  Then another.  And another.  Soon her secret came to light: the Henrietta Marie was a slave ship!  Today, the Henrietta Marie is the only excavated slaver in the Americas.

Now you too can explore these emotional reminders of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, and the stories of pride, courage, strength, and survival they speak to.  Over 90 original artifacts are on exhibit exclusively at the Frazier International History Museum from January 26 through May 26, 2008.

Come be a part of the third session of the Frazier Museum Sword Guild and learn the art of combat and sword fighting!!

Barrett Cooper, Manager of the Interpretation Department, and Eric Frantz, Interpreter, will instruct students in the art of the Longsword and stage combat utilizing the text of the 14th and 15th centuries!

Dr. Thomas Mackey explores a topic that has engaged generations of scholars--the question of Abraham Lincoln and his understanding of and relationship with African-Americans.  By examining both Lincoln's and Frederick Douglass' handling of the question, one can grasp how both Lincoln's and Douglass' positions shifted towards each other's position over the course of their lives.

This FREE event is sponsored by Staples.

Be Inspired!

The Frazier International History Museum invites you on a righteous trip back to the days of the cultural and political awakening that was the 1960s.  This temporary exhibition displays an inspirational collection of 150 photographs from the archives of Look Magazine photographer Stanley Tretick.

You'll be jazzed as the Frazier Museum is transformed with music, media, objects and artifacts evocative of this wonderful yet turbulent time of American history.  The exhibition documents this idealistic era through the lives, courage and struggles of three of America's greatest leaders: Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy, all of whom were assassinated as they campaigned on behalf of the American people.

The Frazier Museum is honored to present this exhibit during the 40th Anniversary of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join three world recognized experts, Paul Schrade, Dr. Robert Joling and Philip Van Praage, as they discuss new evidence in the so-called "second shooter" theory of the RFK assassination.

**Museum admission is FREE from 1:15 to 2:15**

Pete Best, the Beatles original drummer, and former Hollie Terry Sylvester will share their experiences of living with a rock band during the 1960s.

Will You Survive?  This Summer Find Out!!

It is 1607 and you have just arrived in the New World with the goal of surviving for one year! 

This summer find out if you can beat the odds and determine your fate in Survivor: Jamestown.  It all depends on the choices you make and a bit of a"mazing" luck!  Search for gold, climb over rocky waterfalls, slide down a zip line and crawl through logs to find food and lasso fish, meet unusual wildlife, see what awaits you when you spin the wheel of misfortune and much more while you explore this family-friendly maze full of twists and turns! 

The Frazier Museum and Abrakadoodle® are teaming up again this year to provide a fun, fascinating "hands on" camp experience of life in the Middle Ages. Imaginations will travel back to the days of kings and queens when campers make their own unique works of art that reflect Medieval and Renaissance periods.

Campers will design their own family crests, armor, stained glass, explore "behind-the-scenes" at the Frazier Museum, learn what is involved with preserving history and more! Inter-woven with these projects will be live historic performances by costumed interpreters and a viewing of the Museum’s rare collection of medieval artifacts.

To register or for more information, contact Megan Schanie at (502) 753-1045, or Nancy Shives at (502) 753-1046.

**Early registration discount - $20.00 discount for those who register before May 9, 2008!

To register or for more information, contact Megan Schanie at (502) 753-1045, or Nancy Shives at (502) 753-1046.

Children ages 8-14 will have an opportunity to summon their inner-Abbie Hoffman and design a mural that will be displayed at the Frazier Museum.

Cost is $15 per person and $10 per Frazier Museum members.

Lunch will be provided for participants.

To reserve your spot, call Paddy DeGeorge at 502-753-1683.

Children ages 8-12 will create their own wearable pieces of psychedelic art!  Participants must provide their own washed, light colored t-shirt!

Cost is $5 per person and $4 for Frazier Museum members!

To reserve your spot call Paddy DeGeorge at 502-753-1683, or Audrey Cooke at 502-753-5667.

To register or for more information, contact Megan Schanie at (502) 753-1045, or Nancy Shives at (502) 753-1046.

Sharon Farmer was photographer to the Clinton Administration and the former Director of White House Photography.  Ms. Farmer will discuss the challenges and opportunities afforded presidential photographers.

(FREE admission; the Frazier Museum opens at 5:30 pm for visitors to view Bobby, Martin and John: Once Upon an American Dream)

The Frazier Museum and Abrakadoodle® are teaming up again this year to provide a fun, fascinating "hands on" camp experience of life in the Middle Ages. Imaginations will travel back to the days of kings and queens when campers make their own unique works of art that reflect Medieval and Renaissance periods.

Campers will design their own family crests, armor, stained glass, explore "behind-the-scenes" at the Frazier Museum, learn what is involved with preserving history and more! Inter-woven with these projects will be live historic performances by costumed interpreters and a viewing of the Museum’s rare collection of medieval artifacts.

To register or for more information, contact Megan Schanie at (502) 753-1045, or Nancy Shives at (502) 753-1046.

**Early registration discount - $20.00 discount for those who register before May 9, 2008!

"I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky,"--Abraham Lincoln.

The Frazier hosts Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit September 28, 2008 through January 4, 2009 as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial.  Liberty on the Border is unique from other Civil War exhibits because it focuses specifically on the border relationship between Kentucky and Ohio with a look at the Ohio River as not only a physical border between the two states, but also a dividing line between North and South—“free” and “slave.”   Liberty on the Border puts the causes, effects and meaning of the war in more personal terms due in part to a special emphasis on non-military events and civilian contributions.

The Kentucky Board of Elections will hold mock elections for elementary school groups.

Admission to this event is FREE!

Do you have fond memories of Fontaine Ferry Park from your childhood?

What was your favorite ride?  Did you like Hilarity Hall, the Sugar Bowl or the Angel and Devil Slides?

Do you have some treasured keepsakes of Fontaine Ferry Park?

The Frazier International History Museum will be hosting a Fontaine Ferry Park exhibition the Summer of 2009, but we are currently seeking help from everyone who enjoyed the park!

We are looking for folks who will share stories and memories of their time
growing up with Fontaine Ferry Park.

Please contact Paddy DeGeorge at (502) 753-1683 for more information.

Feel free to go to the Frazier's Fontaine Ferry Park blog to post your memories!

http://fontaineferrypark.blogspot.com/