Old State Capitol

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Get to know Kentucky through her capital city! As the Commonwealth’s seat of government since 1792, Frankfort has been the backdrop for countless events that impacted Kentuckians across the state and made headlines around the country. Join us on Saturdays at 1:30 pm for a stroll through our beautiful downtown and stories about the people and places that have helped make Frankfort – and Kentucky – so unique! Sign up below or in person at the History Center at 100 W. Broadway St, Frankfort.

Length: 1 hour; Capacity: 10

Cost: Free with admission, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Meet on the front steps of the Old State Capitol at 300 W. Broadway Street five minutes before the tour.

Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather. To check the status of a tour, call 502-564-1792.

To register:

Admission tickets must be purchased in advance
KHS members are always FREE — no purchase required. Stop by the front desk at 100 W Broadway Street to get your sticker.

Get to know Kentucky through her capital city! As the Commonwealth’s seat of government since 1792, Frankfort has been the backdrop for countless events that impacted Kentuckians across the state and made headlines around the country. Join us on Saturdays at 1:30 pm for a stroll through our beautiful downtown and stories about the people and places that have helped make Frankfort – and Kentucky – so unique! Sign up below or in person at the History Center at 100 W. Broadway St, Frankfort.

Length: 1 hour; Capacity: 10

Cost: Free with admission, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Meet on the front steps of the Old State Capitol at 300 W. Broadway Street five minutes before the tour.

Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather. To check the status of a tour, call 502-564-1792.

To register:

Admission tickets must be purchased in advance
KHS members are always FREE — no purchase required. Stop by the front desk at 100 W Broadway Street to get your sticker.

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Get to know Kentucky through her capital city! As the Commonwealth’s seat of government since 1792, Frankfort has been the backdrop for countless events that impacted Kentuckians across the state and made headlines around the country. Join us on Saturdays at 1:30 pm for a stroll through our beautiful downtown and stories about the people and places that have helped make Frankfort – and Kentucky – so unique! Sign up below or in person at the History Center at 100 W. Broadway St, Frankfort.

Length: 1 hour; Capacity: 10

Cost: Free with admission, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Meet on the front steps of the Old State Capitol at 300 W. Broadway Street five minutes before the tour.

Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather. To check the status of a tour, call 502-564-1792.

To register:

Admission tickets must be purchased in advance
KHS members are always FREE — no purchase required. Stop by the front desk at 100 W Broadway Street to get your sticker.

Get to know Kentucky through her capital city! As the Commonwealth’s seat of government since 1792, Frankfort has been the backdrop for countless events that impacted Kentuckians across the state and made headlines around the country. Join us on Saturdays at 1:30 pm for a stroll through our beautiful downtown and stories about the people and places that have helped make Frankfort – and Kentucky – so unique! Sign up below or in person at the History Center at 100 W. Broadway St, Frankfort.

Length: 1 hour; Capacity: 10

Cost: Free with admission, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Meet on the front steps of the Old State Capitol at 300 W. Broadway Street five minutes before the tour.

Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather. To check the status of a tour, call 502-564-1792.

To register:

Admission tickets must be purchased in advance
KHS members are always FREE — no purchase required. Stop by the front desk at 100 W Broadway Street to get your sticker.

Get to know Kentucky through her capital city! As the Commonwealth’s seat of government since 1792, Frankfort has been the backdrop for countless events that impacted Kentuckians across the state and made headlines around the country. Join us on Saturdays at 1:30 pm for a stroll through our beautiful downtown and stories about the people and places that have helped make Frankfort – and Kentucky – so unique! Sign up below or in person at the History Center at 100 W. Broadway St, Frankfort.

Length: 1 hour; Capacity: 10

Cost: Free with admission, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Meet on the front steps of the Old State Capitol at 300 W. Broadway Street five minutes before the tour.

Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather. To check the status of a tour, call 502-564-1792.

To register:

Admission tickets must be purchased in advance
KHS members are always FREE — no purchase required. Stop by the front desk at 100 W Broadway Street to get your sticker.

Get to know Kentucky through her capital city! As the Commonwealth’s seat of government since 1792, Frankfort has been the backdrop for countless events that impacted Kentuckians across the state and made headlines around the country. Join us on Saturdays at 1:30 pm for a stroll through our beautiful downtown and stories about the people and places that have helped make Frankfort – and Kentucky – so unique! Sign up below or in person at the History Center at 100 W. Broadway St, Frankfort.

Length: 1 hour; Capacity: 10

Cost: Free with admission, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Meet on the front steps of the Old State Capitol at 300 W. Broadway Street five minutes before the tour.

Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather. To check the status of a tour, call 502-564-1792.

To register:

Admission tickets must be purchased in advance
KHS members are always FREE — no purchase required. Stop by the front desk at 100 W Broadway Street to get your sticker.

Get to know Kentucky through her capital city! As the Commonwealth’s seat of government since 1792, Frankfort has been the backdrop for countless events that impacted Kentuckians across the state and made headlines around the country. Join us on Saturdays at 1:30 pm for a stroll through our beautiful downtown and stories about the people and places that have helped make Frankfort – and Kentucky – so unique! Sign up below or in person at the History Center at 100 W. Broadway St, Frankfort.

Length: 1 hour; Capacity: 10

Cost: Free with admission, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Meet on the front steps of the Old State Capitol at 300 W. Broadway Street five minutes before the tour.

Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather. To check the status of a tour, call 502-564-1792.

To register:

Admission tickets must be purchased in advance
KHS members are always FREE — no purchase required. Stop by the front desk at 100 W Broadway Street to get your sticker.

Get to know Kentucky through her capital city! As the Commonwealth’s seat of government since 1792, Frankfort has been the backdrop for countless events that impacted Kentuckians across the state and made headlines around the country. Join us on Saturdays at 1:30 pm for a stroll through our beautiful downtown and stories about the people and places that have helped make Frankfort – and Kentucky – so unique! Sign up below or in person at the History Center at 100 W. Broadway St, Frankfort.

Length: 1 hour; Capacity: 10

Cost: Free with admission, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Meet on the front steps of the Old State Capitol at 300 W. Broadway Street five minutes before the tour.

Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather. To check the status of a tour, call 502-564-1792.

To register:

Admission tickets must be purchased in advance
KHS members are always FREE — no purchase required. Stop by the front desk at 100 W Broadway Street to get your sticker.

Guided by museum staff, visitors will explore the Old State Capitol building’s unique architectural features and works of art. We’ll also delve into the politics and personalities of 19th and early 20th century Kentuckians, getting to know the leaders who walked these halls and discussing some of the major issues they debated, such as slavery, response to the Civil War, women’s rights, and civil rights.

Cost: $5 (in addition to General Admission)

 Prepare to be enchanted as we transform Broadway Street. Enjoy performances from aerialists to fire eaters and enjoy live music while dining on offerings from our downtown merchants as well as regional food and beverage vendors.THIS IS A FREE FESTIVAL FOR THE COMMUNITY TO ENJOY

Come experience the darker side of Kentucky’s Old State Capitol! Feel the shadows of the past on this special nighttime tour of Frankfort’s iconic Greek Revival edifice, highlighting spooky stories from the Kentucky Historical Society Collections. You’re in for a frighteningly good time! Reserve your spot. Registration deadline is noon on the day of the event. Questions? Call 502-782-8070 or send an email to [email protected]

Spend the afternoon with the Kentucky Historical Society and our community partners on the Old State Capitol lawn for our first-ever Historic Halloween Party! Compete in a costume contest and enjoy a wide variety of traditional games and hands-on activities that are fun for the whole family! This event is weather permitting. No registration is required.

Schedule of events – all events take place on the Old State Capitol Lawn (.pdf flyer available for download):

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Jack-O-Lantern Drop Off
Kentucky Historical Society Historic Halloween Party
Community Partners
Pumpkin Decorating
Photo Opportunites

5:00 pm

Costume Contest

5:30 pm

Thriller Dance with Kentucky Dance Academy

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Trick-or-Treating
Pumpkin Illumination

7:00 pm 

KHS Haunted by History: Nighttime Tour of the Old State Capitol (SOLD OUT)

Come experience the darker side of Kentucky’s Old State Capitol! Feel the shadows of the past on this special nighttime tour of Frankfort’s iconic Greek Revival edifice, highlighting spooky stories from the Kentucky Historical Society Collections. You’re in for a frighteningly good time! Reserve your spot. Registration deadline is noon on the day of the event. Questions? Call 502-782-8070 or send an email to [email protected]

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Gideon Shryock, Kentucky’s first formally trained architect, brought the international style of the Greek revival to Kentucky and the American West, and in the process imparted a template of architectural and professional dignity for others to follow. Over the course of a half-century career distinguished by a considerable body of projects, he became one of the state’s – and the era’s – most important architects. While he is most known for his monumental Greek Revival buildings in Frankfort, Lexington, and Louisville, his body of work was quite varied and included numerous houses, churches, commercial buildings, and even a patented “steam-boiler furnace.” He pursued competitions, including for the Washington Monument and Tennessee State Capitol. In his twilight years, he was honored as the first president of the newly created Kentucky Association of Architects. This book presents, for the first time, the story of the man and his work, all within the fascinating historical context of nineteenth-century Kentucky.

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