Cultural Heritage
Traditions, art (in its many forms) and experiences tell the stories of communities. Set the stories in the context of places and historical events, and you have a region's cultural heritage.
Kentucky's heritage is multifaceted - including the chronicles of Native Americans, European pioneers and settlers, African-Americans, a growing Hispanic community and others, as well as the unique culture of Appalachia.
If the past is a window to the future, Kentucky's rich cultural roots will continue to flourish as Kentuckians embrace their multicultural heritage, adding to their story.
Discover what makes the Kentucky experience so rich. For more on Kentucky’s cultural heritage, visit the Kentucky Multicultural Tourism Guide.
Lincoln Bicentennial
The National Commemoration of the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth began on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.
Lincoln-related events are scheduled in Kentucky and the rest of the nation through February 12, 2010. Visit the official Kentucky Lincoln Bicentennial web site for more information as we continue to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's Kentucky connections!
Civil War Sesquicentennial
Kentucky is poised to engage in a national observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, beginning in 2011 and continuing through 2015. Learn more about the Civil War in Kentucky through the following links:
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