Foreever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation
Hardin County Public Library
$7,770.00
Bland, Kim
Elizabethtown
270-769-6337
This grant will fund programs associated with the Forever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation exhibit that the library will host during the Lincoln Bicentennial year. The programs include lectures by scholars, a book discussion group, public presentation of related films, a number of Chautauqua presentations, exhibits of Lincoln memorabilia, and an opening reception.
Abraham Lincoln, the Shakers and the Civil War
Georgetown Scott County Historical Museum
$3,300.00
Rhinehart, Joe P.
Georgetown
502-863-3834
828-586-0921
This grant will fund a six-week exhibit of Shaker furniture and Shaker artifacts and a series of four lectures: Abraham Lincoln and the Shakers; Shaker Art and Music during the Civil War Period; The Shakers, their Religious Philosophy, and Abraham Lincoln; and The Shakers in Literature.
A House Divided
Mary Todd Lincoln House
$10,000.00
Thompson, Gwen
Lexington
859-223-9999
859-259-2738
This grant will fund an 18-panel traveling exhibit that will open at the Lexington Public Library Gallery in March 2009 and join the Kentucky Historical Society's Museums-to-Go program in July 2009. The exhibit will explore the relationship between the Lincolns and Confederate Sympathizers in their own extended family. The exhibit will be supplemented with two brochures. The first is an educational brochure for children and the second is a walking tour brochure of Lexington Cemetery.
Forever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation
Lexington Public Library
$10,000.00
McAllister, Peggy
Lexington
859-231-5559
859-225-3209
This grant will fund events associated with the Forever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation exhibit. Events are planned on three Saturdays during the exhibit, each with a different theme: "Opening Day: Focus on Kentucky's Influence on Lincoln," "Focus on Civil War: A Border State's Influence and Change," and "Focus on Freedom: Local Perspective and Celebration." The first event will include a panel discussion on Kentucky's influence, the second will feature re-enactment of a Civil War encampment in Phoenix Park (adjacent to the library) and the closing weekend will feature a re-enactment of past Emancipation Day celebrations in Lexington. Speakers and presentations of historical figures will be a part of all three events. Two walking tours also will be developed: one of Lexington's Western Suburb and one on "Lincoln's Lexington."
Abraham Lincoln at Farmington: Three Weeks in Louisville in 1841
Farmington Historic Home
$10,000.00
Brooks, Carolyn S.
Louisville
502-452-9920
502-456-2397
In celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial in 2008, Farmington Historic Home has planned three weeks of programming to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's three-week visit to Farmington and Louisville in 1841. The project is the opening event, scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12, 2008. They are planning a four-hour "living history" program that will begin with a speech by President Lincoln (portrayed with his traditional bearded appearance) reminiscing about his lasting impressions of plantation life, slavery and the friendship of the Speed family as well as his later Civil War-associations with the family. His speech ends as young Mr. Lincoln (beardless) arrives by carriage to begin his visit. With carefully crafted scripts, based on Farmington's extensive collection of primary sources, re-enactors, individually and in groups, will be located in various settings including the house, the summer kitchen, the fields and the site of the slave cabin. As they move about this "stage" their conversations will focus on the humanities themes including slave life, plantation agriculture, women's roles, education, politics, religion and music. They plan an extensive outreach to a diverse adult population for whom humanities may be familiar and for those whose first experience will be at this event. They expect at least 3,000 visitors. The opening event also coincides with Farmington's annual and very successful Harvest Festival.
Hardin County, Kentucky: Lincoln, Family and Friends
Hardin County History Museum
$10,000.00
McCrobie, Susan
Elizabethtown
270-737-4126
This grant will fund a comprehensive and accurate presentation of President Abraham Lincoln's formative years as influenced by the county of his birth, family and friends. It will be told through documented evidence and local/family traditions delivered via video presentation, traditional museum interpretive markers and through special educational programs offered that demonstrate President Abraham Lincoln's daily life, values, struggles, and achievements.
The Presidents of Mount Rushmore - Leadership in Crisis
Nancy Hanks-Thomas Lincoln Wedding Re-enactment Festival
$10,000.00
Simms, Elaine
Springfield
859-336-9285
This grant will fund a program entitled "Meeting of the Minds" of the presidents of Mount Rushmore. The participants include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. The grant would include one day of performances offered to the public and one day of events for the Washington County School system. The program would be set up as a news conference with the four presidents. Each president will give an introduction of himself followed by a moderated question and discussion period.
The Lincoln Douglass Debates: A Catalyst for Emancipation
Frazier Historical Arms Museum
$1,200.00
Davis, B. J.
Louisville
502-412-2280
502-412-8148 fax
This grant will help fund the development of a historic re-creation of the famous series of debates between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln during their 1858 bid for the Senatorial seat in Illinois. This re-creation will draw on sections of the original transcripts from the various debates to give audience members a taste of what the original speeches sounded like and to explore the central issues and themes highlighted during the debate. KHC grant funds will be used for part of the costume costs and the research and script writing.
Lincoln/Kentucky History/Civil War Teacher Workshops
Western Ky University
$4,859.00
Christy Spurlock
Bowling Green
270-745-6082
270-202-7915
This grant will fund two workshops for 4th and 5th grade teachers at the Kentucky Library and Museum to introduce the newly opened Lincoln/Kentucky History/Civil War exhibit. These workshops will provide teachers with lesson plans, resources, activities and inspiration for new and innovative ways of teaching Lincoln, Kentucky history and the Civil War within the classroom as part of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial celebration. Each of these day-long workshops will have the capacity of 30 participants with one open to Bowling Green and Warren County school teachers and the other open to teachers from surrounding counties.
Kentucky Repertory Theatre presents One Man's Lincoln, by Wade Hall
Kentucky Repertory Theatre in Horse Cave
$38,000.00
Robert Brock
Horse Cave
270-786-1200
270-678-9054
This grant will fund production of One Man’s Lincoln: Billy Herndon (Honestly) Represents Abe, as part of the Kentucky celebration of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial. One Man’s Lincoln: Billy Herndon (Honestly) Represents Abe by Wade Hall will be performed at the Kentucky Repertory Theatre in Horse Cave and will also tour to schools, colleges, universities, and performing arts centers throughout Kentucky. The play will consist of four weeks of performances at the theatre and a six week tour. This play was commissioned and published by the Kentucky Humanities Council several years ago.
Forever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation
Danville Boyle County Public Library
$4,000.00
Georgia de Araujo
Danville
859-236-8466
859-236-0421
This grant will fund events at the Boyle County Public Library to coincide with the Forever Free: Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation exhibit. Events will focus on examining the social, economic, cultural, and political forces that shaped both America and Lincoln through the 19th century. The events planned include: Opening lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, presentation of “Willis Russel, Sleettown, and Free Blacks in Boyle County” by Dr. Richard Brown, presentation of “Lincoln Lands” by Kent Masterson Brown, presentation of “Down on the Fork with Lincoln’s Mamaw” by Shirley Sheperson, Kentucky Chautauqua presentation of “Miss Dinnie Thompson: No Ordinary Woman” by Erma Bush, film screening and presentation of “Pharaoh’s Army” by Robby Henson, and feature presentation of “Lincoln’s Moral and Constitutional Dilemma” by Dr. Daniel Stoup.
Kentucky Music and the Lincoln Family
Lexington Philharmonic Society, Inc.
$9,954.00
Joseph Tackett
Lexington
859-233-4226
859-684-8691
This grant will fund the creation of live performances of music that was composed and presented in Kentucky as it was during the lifetime of the Lincoln family. These educational performances will be made available to historical institutions, schools, and residents throughout the state in collaboration with the Vintage Dance Society and Lexington Philharmonic ensemble musicians. This grant will fund four of these presentations to take place at Ashland – the Henry Clay Estate, White Hall Historic House, the Richmond Battlefield, and the Mary Todd Lincoln House.
Lincoln's Legacy: A Musical Tribute
Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center
$10,869.00
Bart Lovins
Elizabethtown
270-769-8837 x 3
270-304-6165
This grant will fund a series of presentations at the Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center about the music and times of Abraham Lincoln. The program will explore of how Abraham Lincoln was influenced by music and how, in turn, American music was influenced by his presidency and will include a presentation by the Lexington Philharmonic. Selections for the evening will include orchestral music such as Copeland’s “Lincoln Portrait” performed by the Lexington Philharmonic, civil war era vocal music performed by the Stephen Foster Singers, and oral readings of Lincoln’s writings such as the “Gettysburg Address” by nationally renowned Lincoln portrayer and Lincoln historian James A. Getty. Mr. Getty will make additional presentations and appearances in the area.
Interpreting Slavery at Kentucky Historic Sites
Liberty Hall Historic Site
$1,200.00
Elliott, Sara Farley
Frankfort
502-227-2560
859-254-5333
Liberty Hall Historic Site is planning a workshop to provide historical information on slavery to frontline interpreters, guides, and docents. The workshop will provide training for giving correct information to the public and help staff feel more comfortable telling the story of slavery. Larry Earl, former Director of African-American Interpretation at Colonial Williamsburg, will explain why it is important to talk about slavery at sites where slavery was an integral part of the history. His keynote speech will be followed by a panel discussion about specifics of slavery in rural/agricultural settings, the slave trade in Kentucky, and the issues of gender in slavery. Participants will be given a pre-workshop packet of reading materials on the history of slavery and interpreting slavery at museums and historic sites.
Lincoln Teaching Kits
Kentucky Library and Museum, Western Kentucky University
$574.00
Spurlock, Christy
Bowling Green
270-745-6082
In preparation for the upcoming Lincoln Bicentennial, Kentucky Library and Museum is planning to prepare two Lincoln Teaching kits to lend to 4th and 5th grade teachers to use in lesson plans about Abraham Lincoln as a child in Kentucky. The kits will include an outfit of Lincoln’s time period, some books Lincoln might have read, sample documents, and campaign posters.