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Old State Capitol and Kentucky Military History Museum Reopen to Visitors

Kentucky Historical Society

The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) announced the reopening of the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum to visitors effective Tuesday, September 8. 

KHS members receive free admission to all three sites on the Kentucky Historical Society campus. Non-members can purchase tickets in-person at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History or online. 

Reopening of the facilities are in accordance with Healthy at Work guidelines and the American Alliance of Museums recommendations for reopening museums.  Guidelines include masks requirements, social distancing, increased sanitation and hygiene, and limited crowd capacity. 

The library and exhibits at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History are open. This includes the permanent gallery A Kentucky Journey, the Hall of Governors exhibit, and the current Keeneland Gallery exhibition, Poetry in Color: Paul Sawyier’s Two Villages. 

While the days of immersive interactives are on hold, KHS maintains our commitment to engaging learning experiences. Visitors can expect clear and comfortable guidance throughout their experience, with plenty of assistance from our knowledgeable and friendly staff. 

KHS is not currently scheduling group tours or facility rentals.

For more information, visit http://history.ky.gov

(provided by the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet)

Paul Hitchcock earned his Masters in Communications from Morehead State University and Bachelors in Radio-TV/Psychology from Georgetown College. A veteran broadcaster for more than 40 years and an avid fan of blues, jazz and American roots music. Hitchcock has been with WMKY since 1986 and was named General Manager in 2003. He currently hosts "Muddy Bottom Blues" (Fri., 8pm-9pm), "Nothin' But The Blues" (Sat., 8pm-12am), "Sunday Night Jazz Showcase" and "Live From The Jazz Lounge" (Sun., 8pm-9pm) and "The Golden Age of Radio" (Sun., 2pm-3pm). He also serves as producer for "A Time For Tales" and "The Reader's Notebook."