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I too am a Kentuckian exhibition opening

  • Frazier Kentucky History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)

I too am a Kentuckian exhibition opening

July 2nd, 2026–July 4, 2027 - Museum Tickets
2nd Floor

About the Exhibition

Celebrate 250 years of Kentucky’s spirit in I Too Am a Kentuckian. Those words were spoken by one of the most famous Kentuckians of all, Abraham Lincoln. The exhibition is a powerful journey through the Commonwealth’s ongoing pursuit of America’s founding ideals and the many people who have made a mark and continue to on our beloved Kentucky. From voting to civic duty, public and military service, and community leadership, I Too Am a Kentuckian showcases how everyday citizens preserve the promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Through inspiring stories of individuals, communities, and pivotal moments, visitors see how the spirit of the Founding Fathers lives on in the Bluegrass State—and how many people take great pride in saying, “I too am a Kentuckian.” 

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