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AAM President to attend KMHA annual meeting

Ford Bell, president of the American Association of Museums (AAM) will give remarks at the Kentucky Museum and Heritage Alliance (KMHA) annual meeting in Bowling Green June 3-5. This event includes great sessions and workshops that benefit museums, libraries, local history organizations and historic sites. For more information and registration forms, see www.kymuseums.org or email stuart.sanders@ky.gov.

 

"My Brother, My Enemy" Civil War exhibit opens at KHS in June

This exhibit, created by the Frazier History Museum, will open on June 2, as part of KHS's annual Boone Day celebration. Boone Day 2012 also includes a Kentucky History Fair, tours of the Old State Capitol and Kentucky Military History Museum, a catered dinner and more. For more information, see www.history.ky.gov or email julia.curry@ky.gov.

 

Northern Kentucky Regional History Day a great success!

Congratulations to Northern Kentucky University and that region's museums and local history organizations for sponsoring another successful Northern Kentucky Regional History Day. This year's event had a record turnout and excellent sessions and workshops. Next's year's event will be on March 16, 2013.

 

 "The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky" available online and on DVD

This extensive oral history project that documented the Civil Rights movement in Kentucky can help teachers and local history organizations learn more through an extensive online database and the documentary "Living the Story: The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky." For information, see www.history.ky.gov/oralhistory, or email sarah.milligan@ky.gov.

 

 

 

Event: Allen County Heritage Days, Scottsville

April 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

301 N. 4th Street, Scottsville

The Allen County Historical Society is hosting its Heritage Days on April 28. Event includes War of 1812 programs, Civil War encampments, museum artifacts and more. For more information, contact jlcooper@nctc.com.

 

Event: "Brunch and Bibelots: Post-Derby Brunch"

Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington

This brunch celebrates Kentucky Derby weekend and includes the museum's exhibit "The Cutting Edge II: A Gem and Jewelry Invitational." For information and ticket prices, see www.headley-whitney.org or call 859-255-6653.

 

Exhibit: "Samurai"

Opens Saturday, May 12

Frazier History Museum, Louisville

The Frazier's new exhibit, "Samurai," will investigate how this warrior culture shaped a nation. Includes artifacts from Japan and around the world: armor, painted scrolls, screens and more. For information, contact info@fraziermuseum.org.

 

Book Discussion: Alexander Hamilton Society, Louisville

Saturday, May 19

St. Matthews/Eline Library, Louisville

Attorney Mike Williams will lead a discussion of "James Madison: A Biography" by Ralph Ketcham. Monthly meetings are held in the Eline-St. Matthews Public Library from 10:30 a.m.-noon on the third Saturday of each month. For information, contact Olympia1231@aol.com.

 

Event: Grave Marking for Major General Samuel Hopkins

Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m.

Spring Garden Cemetery, Henderson

The Daughters of the American Revolution, the Sons of the American Revolution and several partners are marking the grave of Maj. Gen. Samuel Hopkins in Henderson. For more information about this event and an evening lecture (May 18) about the life of Gen. Hopkins, contact kengilkey@wowway.com.
  
 

In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Workshops & Conferences
Grants, Fellowships and Other Resources
News From Around the State

Job Postings 

The following websites regularly list job openings:
American Association of Museums

American Association for State and Local History

Southeastern Museums Conference
 
Museum Employment Resource Center
 
Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums

Association of Science and Technology Centers

American Folklore Society

Museum Jobs

National Council on Public History

Internet Resources

National Council on Public History (NCPH)

advances the field of public history, promoting professionalism among history practitioners and encouraging their engagement with the public. They are a membership association of consultants, museum professionals, government historians, professors & students, archivists, teachers, cultural resource managers, curators, film & media producers, historical interpreters, policy advisers, and many others.

 

The mission of the Kentucky Museum Heritage Alliance is to serve the cultural, artistic, historical and museum communities of Kentucky through support of collaboration, communication, networking, professional development and advocacy. 

 

Kentucky sites are eligible to join the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC), a nonprofit membership organization that serves Kentucky and 12 states throughout the southeast

 


 

Kentucky Museum and Heritage Alliance Annual Meeting

Bowling Green

June 3-5

KMHA annual meeting includes workshops and sessions for museums, libraries and local history organizations that pertain to best practices, innovative ideas and national standards. The event includes receptions networking opportunities. For more information and registration materials, see 
 
 

 

 Grants, Fellowships & Other Resources

Preservation Needs Assessment and Risk Assessment Programs

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is seeking applicants for its Preservation Needs Assessment and Risk Assessment programs. Through funding through the NEH, CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of subsidized assessments for $350. For information, see www.ccaha.org .

 

PATHWAYS from AASLH

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has produced PATHWAYS, a guide for creating successful programs. The publication includes information on marketing and more. For information, see www.aaslh.org.

 

American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP)

Part of the National Park Service, the ABPP has battlefield preservation grants available that can be used for archaeology, cultural landscape inventories, GIS mapping, National Register Nominations, preservation plans and more. For information, see www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp.

 

Kentucky Oral History Commission

The Kentucky Oral History Commission has project grants, transcription grants, preservation grants and technical assistance grants. For more information, see www.history.ky.gov/oralhistory.

 

 


 

Call for Living History Presenters

The Kentucky Humanities Council is accepting applications for new Kentucky Chautauqua living history presenters. Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2012. For more information, see 

www.kyhumanities.org.

 

New Hours for Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center in Maysville has new hours:  Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information on this regional history museum, genealogical and historical research library, including the Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Collection, visit 

www.kentuckygatewaymuseumcenter.org. 

 

Owen County Historical Society

The Owen County Historical Society meets on the second Thursday of each month at the I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall in Owenton at 6:30 p.m. The meeting includes a guest speaker and a potluck meal or snack. For information, see www.owencohistory.com or contact owencohistory@yahoo.com.

 

Ludlow Historic Tour

The Ludlow Historical Society (Kenton County) has produced an historic tour of their community.  This organization meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow City Building, 51 Elm St., Ludlow. For more information, visit www.preserveludlow.org or email info@preserveludlow.org.

 

Hardin County Raising Funds for Civil War Monument

The Hardin County Historical Society is raising funds for a monument to commemorate Union soldiers slain in Elizabethtown during the Civil War. For more information, contact Susan McCrobie at susanmccrobie@lycos.com.

 

Cave Hill Cemetery Photography Contest

The Cave Hill Heritage Foundation's free annual photography contest, "The Views of Cave Hill Cemetery," is open through Sept. 28, 2012. Twelve winners receive gift certificates and other prizes. For information, see www.cavehillcemetery.com

 

 

 

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