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Battle Frankfort: A Civil War Staff Ride of Kentucky’s Capital

April 5 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Take a deep dive into Frankfort’s Civil War history. Hosted by
Kentucky Historical Society historians, this all-day tour will cover multiple sites, including the
Old State Capitol, the old State Arsenal, Fort Hill, and the Frankfort Cemetery.
Learn about Kentucky’s response to the secession crisis and political decisions made by state
leaders, the various military actions around Frankfort, as well as how the conflict came to be
remembered afterward. Special attention will be given to analyzing and understanding the
Confederate attack on the city in June 1864 and its successful defense by local militia.

Admission Fee: $25 Non-Members, $15 Members
Register at: https://history.ky.gov

 

Details

Date:
April 5
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Website:
https://history.ky.gov/

Venue

Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 W Broadway St
Frankfort, KY 40601 United States
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