Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers
- Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)
Join author Linda LaPinta as we discuss her new book Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers: Three Centuries of Creativity, Community, and Commerce. As LaPinta says, we’ll consider quilts “through the lens of Kentucky history, women’s history, social history, the history of race relations, gateways to our past and doorways to our current state.” Special guests will include quilt artists “Sunshine Joe” Mallard and MJ Kinman, each of whom is featured in LaPinta’s book. They will share their quilting journeys and some of the stories behind their breathtaking quilts. Registrar and manager of collections engagement Tish Boyer will be on hand to show and discuss quilts from the Frazier Museum’s collection. Guests can purchase copies of Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers from the museum’s shop and the author will be available to sign them.
Frazier Winter Book Club (Members Only): 1–2 p.m.
Public Program: 2–3 pm in the Brown-Forman Theatre
Admission (Registration Required; Includes Museum Access): $14 (Free to Frazier Members)
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.
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.

