St. John AME Church

St. John A.M.E. Church was established in Frankfort in 1839, though the present church was built in 1893, designed by Professor Moses Davis, an instructor of mechanical art at the...

First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Frankfort, was founded in 1816 and was originally an integrated congregation. However, in 1833, some white members of the church thought it was wise to separate...

Batik Hangings

Within the Paul Sawyier Public Library, the children’s section is enlivened by long narrow panels of colorful batik cloths created by Frankfort artist, Doris Thurber. Thurber’s theme is exploring the...

Old Federal Building

...into its new facility, The City of Frankfort offered Kentucky State University an opportunity to purchase the building on very favorable terms, and in 2009, KSU was awarded a one-million-dollar...

Divine Light Glass Chandelier

Methodists have worshiped in Frankfort since 1790. The present sanctuary was built in 1856. First United Methodist Church has a long history of ministry through the arts. The original stained...

Josephine Sculpture Park

The Josephine Sculpture Park is a unique stop on the Frankfort Public Art Tour because it is constantly changing with the seasons and the artists in residence that inhabit the...

Cultured Stoneprivate

The inspiration for this sculpture makes it especially suited for a spot in the heart of Downtown Frankfort. Vertical and horizontal ribbons meander up, down, around, under and over each...

Kentucky River Children’s Mural

The Kentucky River Children’s Mural is a collaborative project made by artists Zingg and Kelley and the children of Frankfort. It is inspired by the plants and animals of the...

Happy Holidays, 2020

...year, the Visit Frankfort team shared some of their favorite desserts, and memories of the holidays. This is our way of thanking you for being a part of our family,...