Come to the Frazier Kentucky History Museum for a Family Day celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of American Independence! Experience the Frazier’s four temporary exhibitions inspired by American Independence and the contribution of Kentuckians to it: Pursuit of Happiness, Louisville to Liberty,I Too Am A Kentuckian, and Revolutionary Threads. With admission to the event, you and your family can engage in a series of hands-on crafts and activities provided by the Frazier’s Education team and various community partners, participate in museum-wide scavenger hunts, guided tours, meet with our collections manager and get up close with the collection, witness a live theater performance titled Early America Through Music, and gain access to the rest of the Frazier’s 3 floors of exhibitions! The Frazier Kentucky History Museum’s America 250thFamily Day will be held from 10 AM – 2 PM. We hope to see you there!
Enjoy three floors of interactive galleries exploring the incredible history of Kentucky that is perfect for all ages. Scavenger Hunts are available for families at the front desk and the entire museum is yours to explore. Cultural Pass covers admission and showings of KentuckyShow!
In this 250th year of America’s extraordinary experiment, we invite you on a journey through the Semiquincentennial—told through the rich traditions of history, bluegrass music, and Bourbon.
Join us on Thursday August 13th for a special presentation of Bourbon Through Bluegrass.
Led by Bourbon icon Bernie Lubbers and bluegrass legend Steve Cooley, this one-of-a-kind live experience brings Kentucky’s native spirit to life—literally. As the story of Bourbon unfolds, guests will enjoy curated pours alongside live performances celebrating the music that shaped a culture—from Bill Monroe to Merle Travis to Billy Strings.
This special temporary exhibition focuses on the wartime experience of Revolutionary War soldiers, both men and women, and what they wore. The exhibition was developed by the Transylvania Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lexington, Kentucky, and features replica uniforms of their Patriot ancestors. It’s a way to honor the America250 celebration and tell the stories of real people, real Kentuckians. Sandy Marting, co-designer and curator of the exhibition, says: “The goal of this project is to honor the personal wartime experiences of actual men and women who fought, sacrificed, and struggled to win our independence.” Women Patriots are represented, as well—from the women who fought on the battlefield to those who served as nurses, as spies, and in domestic capacities. A program will take place Sunday, August 16, at 1 p.m.
