The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) “Virtual Visitor” has come to our rescue in this time of quarantine, offering free field trips, videos, educational materials and more provided by colleges and museums across the Commonwealth. Get started with these, or browse on your own:
• Relax on your porch with hours of traditional music and oral history from Berea’s Loyal Jones Appalachian Center’s sound archives.
• Learn traditional Kentucky handweaving with this printable guide.
• Check into the Mary Todd Lincoln house for family fun activities and area walking tours.
Download the “Explore Kentucky History” mobile app for even more historical landmarks and content.
– Kristie Coggins, The 100 Companies