Kentucky Museum

We invite the public to view our buon fresco mural in progress on August 4 adn 6, 2021, from 9am to 4pm in the museum lobby. Artists Mike Nichols and Alice Gatewood-Waddell, and their interns, will be onsite. The buon fresco mural is a centuries-old tradition. Designed by Waddell, our mural depicts the historic neighborhood of Jonesville in memory and reflection upon the history of African Americans in South Central Kentucky.

We invite the public to view our buon fresco mural in progress on August 4 adn 6, 2021, from 9am to 4pm in the museum lobby. Artists Mike Nichols and Alice Gatewood-Waddell, and their interns, will be onsite. The buon fresco mural is a centuries-old tradition. Designed by Waddell, our mural depicts the historic neighborhood of Jonesville in memory and reflection upon the history of African Americans in South Central Kentucky. 

The Kentucky Forge Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month for demonstrations, networking, and discussions. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 

Join the Journey to the Vote partners in recognition of Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the passage of the 19^th Amendment. Women’s Equality Day is a time to reflect upon the gains made in the past, and the work still left to be done.

Two exciting exhibits, Kentucky Women Rising and Seat at the Table: Kentucky Women in Office explore how Kentucky women have been active in Kentucky politics for over 200 years.

Window Gallery              

                Reception                                                                                 

                Remarks by Dr. Christy Spurlock                                                

                Light Refreshments                                                                               

1st Floor

                Seat at the Table: Kentucky Women in Office* exhibit                 

                Kentucky Women Rising* exhibit                                             

                Cardboard Cut Outs/Photo Op                                                

                *Swiping of student IDs available 9AM-4PM 

Outside Lobby Doors

                Kentuckians for the Commonwealth voter registration           

 Women's Equality Day | Western Kentucky University (wku.edu)