Frazier museum to open ’I Too Am a Kentuckian’ exhibit July 4
The exhibition centers on the idea of civic identity and participation, drawing inspiration from a famous line attributed to Abraham Lincoln, who once wrote, “I too am a Kentuckian.”
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The exhibition centers on the idea of civic identity and participation, drawing inspiration from a famous line attributed to Abraham Lincoln, who once wrote, “I too am a Kentuckian.”
The celebration will feature food trucks, music and games, and is open to the public.
The concert is free and open to the public.
In recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence, organizers are also adding a boat parade to this year’s events.
According to the museum, the exhibit recreates the experience of the original installation through a specially outfitted van featuring touchscreens, photo opportunities, artifacts and facilitators who help visitors explore Kentucky history and learn how to preserve their own stories.
The evening concert will transform the square around City Hall into an open-air venue, where audiences typically gather on the courthouse lawn and surrounding streets.
The Barrens region includes Allen, Barren, Metcalfe, Monroe and Hart counties.
He will face Republican Congressman Andy Barr in November in the race to succeed longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has held the seat for more than four decades after previously serving as Jefferson County judge/executive.
Hosted by the American Red Cross, the drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glasgow First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center.