Civil War History Day 2025

Experience the rich history of the Civil War in Kentucky and the Border South at the KHS Civil War History Day. This full-day event offers visitors the opportunity to meet and learn from distinguished scholars in the field, engage with staff from the National Park Service, and explore an intriguing collection of Civil War artifacts presented by KHS curators. Additionally, KHS staff will highlight how recent research and discoveries have reshaped the museum's narratives about the Civil War, its aftermath, and its enduring impact on Kentucky today.

This year, KHS is highlighting the stories of Kentuckians and their communities through presentations by Dr. Anne Marshall (Mississippi State University/Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library), Dr. Brian McKnight (University of Virginia-Wise), and Dr. Cicero Fain (Marshall University).

Schedule coming soon!
RSVP: https://history.ky.gov/events/civil-war-history-day-2025

This event is supported by The Society of Civil War Historians and @America250KY @TheSCWH#

You may also like the following events from Kentucky Historical Society:

• This month, 30th August, 07:00 pm, Tipsy Town Tales in Frankfort
• Next month, 6th September, 10:30 am, Boone: The Man, The Myth, The Legend Walking Tour in Frankfort
• Next month, 13th September, 08:00 am, KCSS/KHS Conference: Sharing Our Commonwealth in Frankfort