# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From the Archive: An LGBTQ+ History of Kentucky
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: From the Archive: An LGBTQ History of Kentucky
Join Josh Porter of the Faulkner Morgan Archive as he presents an LGBTQ history of Kentucky, including artifacts, photos, and stories from the FMA collection. Highlighting key moments and figures in Lexington's LGBTQ history, from Sweet Evening Breeze's drag performances in the 1920s to the passage of the Fairness Ordinance in 1999, this presentation celebrates the resilience and contributions of the queer community.

Josh Porter, Assistant Executive Director of Faulkner Morgan Archive

Josh Porter is an art historian and curator based in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2023, Josh received his MFA in Curatorial Studies from the University of Kentucky. Born in Eastern Kentucky, Josh brings a unique perspective to the archive in viewing Kentucky’s LGBTQ history through the lens of art, particularly photography. His writing, design, and photography has appeared in Oxford American, Brooklyn Rail, Art In America, Queer Kentucky, UnderMain, and elsewhere.

Registration required: https://kentonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/series/69a71e7a403a4e5652de0add/edit

This project is supported with funding from the Kentucky Historical Society. For more information, see history.ky.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/covington/from-the-archive-an-lgbtq-history-of-kentucky/200029951345735
- **Event Categories**: kentucky-derby, lgbt-pride, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Covington
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY, United States, Kentucky 41011
- **lat**: 39.08555
- **long**: -84.50852
- **full address**: 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY, United States, Kentucky 41011

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is From the Archive: An LGBTQ+ History of Kentucky being held?
  - **A:** From the Archive: An LGBTQ+ History of Kentucky takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY, United States, Kentucky 41011.
- **Q**: Who is organizing From the Archive: An LGBTQ+ History of Kentucky?
  - **A:** From the Archive: An LGBTQ+ History of Kentucky is organized by Kenton Library Archives.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** From the Archive: An LGBTQ+ History of Kentucky is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Covington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If From the Archive: An LGBTQ+ History of Kentucky sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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