The Back Page: An Evening with Byron Crawford
- Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)
He is Kentucky’s preeminent storyteller of our people and places, and now many of those stories have come together in a new book and for a special program with Byron Crawford. The book, The Back Page, is a compilation of his back page essays for Kentucky Living magazine celebrating rural Kentucky. But the Lincoln County native has been telling stories his entire life with WHAS Radio and TV with his Side Roads series, a column in The Courier Journal for 30 years, his series Kentucky Life on KET, and for the last 12 years his columns in Kentucky Living. He is “one of us,” as folks like to say. Crawford says his unique gift is finding the little story within the big story. And no matter what it is, it’s magical and full of life lessons. Join us as the Frazier History Museum partners with Kentucky Living and Kentucky Electric Cooperatives for a night of good old-fashioned story-telling with Byron Crawford—and a surprise or two.
Copies of signed books will be available for purchase.
Light Hors D’Oeurves and Cash bar
ADMISSION: $25 • $20 Contibutor-Level Members & Up
Put on your best glad rags, hop on your broomstick, and head to the Frazier History Museum for the first ever Michter’s Spookeasy! This year’s Hotsy-Totsy is Halloween themed, featuring Michter’s tastings paired with novelty candy, fortune-telling, a haunted scavenger hunt, and so much more. Witches’ Magic Libations come with every ticket along with live music, ghost stories featuring real Kentucky folklore, and a best dressed contest judged by Caufield’s Novelty & Costumes. From zombie flappers to ghostly villains, this is the one Speakeasy you don’t want to miss, all thanks to our good friends at Michter’s. Live a little, come have a taste!
Join us for an exciting 2-day pop-up camp this election cycle at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum. In the spirit of the day and America250, your camper will travel back in time to explore some wild and unforgettable elections and even step into the shoes of a candidate as they host their own campaign—about candy! Limited spots are available for this special edition camp adventure, so vote yes to Frazier pop-up camps and sign your camper up now!
The Louisville Review and the Frazier Kentucky History Museum present the 35th Anniversary of the Affrilachian Poets with Frank X Walker, celebrating this historic anniversary of the oldest continually running predominantly African American writing group in the country. The program will consist of: a talk on the history of the Affrilachian Poets by founding member Frank X Walker, a poetry reading by members of the Affrilachian Poets Collective, and a reception with refreshments and abook signing. The first 100 registered guests will receive a complimentary copy of The Louisville Review Number 99, which celebrates 35 years of the Affrilachian Poets and 50 years of The Louisville Review.
CONFIRMED READERS, in addition to Frank.
Kelly Norman Ellis
Lisa Kwong
Zakia Holland
Jude McPherson
Ricardo Nazario-Colon
makalani bandele
Danni Quintos
Gerald L. Coleman
Marta Miranda
Step into the heart of Kentucky with Bourbon Through Bluegrass—an immersive experience where the rich heritage of Bourbon meets the soul-stirring sounds of Kentucky & Bluegrass Music.
Step into the heart of Kentucky with Bourbon Through Bluegrass—an immersive experience where the rich heritage of Bourbon meets the soul-stirring sounds of Kentucky & Bluegrass Music.
Step into a magical winter wonderland with your family that brings together history, community, and holiday fun! This winter the Frazier Kentucky History Museum will be partnering with the non-profit I’d Rather Be Reading to offer 3 floors full of trees decorated by community partners, organizations, individuals, and families.
During this engaging experience, students will enjoy a tree scavenger hunt, a selection of craft & activity tables, prize drawings, holiday games, face painting, live presentations in the museum theatre, and more! Families will also enjoy access to engage and learn in all Frazier Museum exhibitions, including Pursuit of Happiness, I Too am a Kentuckian, The Lewis and Clark Experience, and others.
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