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A Civil War Tour of the State Arsenal

March 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn about the Civil War and its aftermath in Kentucky from the vantage of the State Arsenal. Constructed in 1850, the Arsenal was captured by Confederate forces in 1862 and later played a central role in the Union defense of Frankfort against John Hunt Morgan’s final raid in 1864. This tour will showcase some of the notable Civil War-era artifacts and weapons displayed at the Ken­tucky Military History Museum as well as the stories behind them.

Details

Date:
March 16
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Website:
https://history.ky.gov/events/civil-war-tour-of-the-state-arsenal-262

Venue

Kentucky Military History Museum
125 Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
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Frankfort Public Art

Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist & Convention Commission
300 Saint Clair St., Suite 102
Frankfort, KY 40601

800-960-7200
502-875-8687