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Local Museum Receives Kentucky History Award
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Patton Museum was honored at the 2007 Kentucky History Awards Program, held March 3, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Historical Confederation of Kentucky, these annual awards recognize the best achievements and projects relating to state and local history.
“This is an opportunity to recognize the hard work of those who cherish Kentucky history,” says Kent Whitworth, executive director. “We are pleased to honor individuals and programs that provide all of us with connections to the past, perspective on the present, and inspiration for the future.”
The Patton Museum received the Award of Merit for Educational Program for School for “Veterans Appreciation Day.” General award categories included educational program for schools, educational program for community, volunteer group, museum exhibit, family-history publication, local or state history publication, brochure or pamphlet, and poster, exhibit catalog or other publication. For a complete list of award winners, contact Stephanie Siria at (502) 564-1792, ext. 4504 or stephanie.siria@ky.gov.
Photo cutline: Eric Brooks, Historical Confederation of Kentucky president (R), presents the award to Karen Young of the Patton Museum.
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An agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, the Kentucky Historical Society, since 1836, has provided connections to the past, perspective on the present, and inspiration for the future. KHS operates the Old State Capitol, the Kentucky Military History Museum, and its headquarters, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Since 1999, the thirty-million-dollar Center has welcomed more than one million visitors. For more information about the Kentucky Historical Society and its programs, visit the Web site at www.history.ky.gov.