Historical Societies Near Me in Frankfort, ky
Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum
175 Beasley Road, Versailles, KY
Operating out of the Woodford County Park outside of Versailles, Kentucky, the Museum offers an 11 mile, 1.5 hour round trip train excursion through the rolling hills of Central Kentucky. The... Read More
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky
4029 Airport Road, Lexington, KY
History:
Since its founding in 1978, members of the Kentucky Aviation History Roundtable dreamed of an aviation museum. To this end, the group incorporated in 1981 as the... Read More
Georgetown and Scott County Museum
229 East Main Street, Georgetown, KY
We are the Georgetown & Scott County Museum, a not-for-profit establishment striving to keep Scott County's present in touch with their past. Through supporters, volunteers and staff, we... Read More
International Museum of the Horse
4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY
Mission Statement
The International Museum of the Horse is committed to educating the general public, equestrian, and academic communities about the relationship... Read More
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY
In 1777, Patrick Henry, then Governor of Virginia, granted 9,000 acres of land in the Kentucky Territory to his brother-in-law, William Christian, as a reward for his service in the French and... Read More
Old Fort Harrod State Park
100 S. College St., Harrodsburg, KY
A full-scale replica of the fort, built by James Harrod in 1774, is the centerpiece of this park. Cabins and blockhouses are furnished with handmade utensils, furniture, crude tools and... Read More
Waveland State Historic Site
225 Waveland Museum Ln., Lexington, KY
Antebellum house with three original outbuildings - slave quarters, smokehouse and ice house. Guided tours focus on the everyday lives of family and slaves who lived and worked at Waveland.
Read MoreLexington History Museum
215 West Main Street, Lexington, KY
About Us:
The Lexington History Museum is a 501 (c)3 Not for Profit orgainization. The Lexington History Museum engages all people in the discovery and interpretation of... Read More
La Grange Railroad Museum
412 East Main Street, La Grange, KY
About Us
Come and see one of the few remaining street-running train tracks in the entire country! It is a unique experience to watch the freight... Read More
General Butler State Resort Park
1608 Highway 227, Carrollton, KY
Northern Kentucky’s first state park and one of the first 10 in the commonwealth is General Butler State Resort Park. On August 12, 1931, a 300-acre tract comprising part of the old William O.... Read More
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
1825 Battlefield Road, Perryville, KY
On October 8, 1862, cannon explosions shattered the rural peace of this tranquil countryside and the death moans of young soldiers. Perryville became the site of the most destructive... Read More
Coal Miners Museum
78 Miller's Creek Road, Louisville, KY
Constitution Square State Historic Site
134 S. Second Street, Danville, KY
Constitution Square is the site of the signing of Kentucky's Constitution in 1792. Stop into the Visitors Bureau at Grayson's Tavern to get a map of the park for a self-guided tour of the park.... Read More
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
501 E. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY
Birding
Year-round birds include the Red-tailed hawk, goldfinches, Northern Cardinals, House Finches, Carolina Wrens, House Sparrows, Blue Jay, White-breasted Nuthatch, Hairy... Read More
Bardstown Civil War Museum
310 East Broadway, Bardstown, KY
The Civil War Museum, located in what used to be the town's water works and icehouse, the 8500 sq. ft. building has been completely renovated with $450,000 from the state government. It is the... Read More
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
114 North Fifth Street, Bardstown, KY
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History displays a 50 year collection of rare artifacts and documents concerning the American whiskey industry dating from pre-Colonial days to post-Prohibition... Read More
Cynthiana Harrison County Museum
124 South Walnut Street, Cynthiana, KY
Our community's Historical museum offering displays of educational, military, agriculture, indusry, religion, medical, models, and many other subjects relating to Cynthiana and Harrison County.
Read MoreSpeed Art Museum
2035 South Third Street, Louisville, KY
History:
The Speed Art Museum, originally known as the J. B. Speed Memorial Museum, is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum. It was founded in 1925 by Hattie... Read More
