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[[Kentucky_Historical_Society#Special_Collections_Reading_Room#1|Kentucky Historical Society]]<br>100 West Broadway<br>Frankfort, KY 40601<br>Telephone: 1-502-564-1792<br>Internet: [http://history.ky.gov/ http://history.ky.gov/] | [[Kentucky_Historical_Society#Special_Collections_Reading_Room#1|Kentucky Historical Society]]<br>100 West Broadway<br>Frankfort, KY 40601<br>Telephone: 1-502-564-1792<br>Internet: [http://history.ky.gov/ http://history.ky.gov/] | ||
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) was formed in 1836 by a group of prominent Kentuckians intent on preserving the history of the Commonwealth. It was chartered as the state society in 1838 and began to collect books and printed materials. KHS became an agency of Kentucky state government in the early 1950s and is now part of the [http://commerce.ky.gov/ Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet]. The Kentucky Historical Society collects, preserves, conserves, interprets, and shares information, memories, and materials from Kentucky’s past to assist those interested in exploring and preserving that heritage.The Kentucky Historical Society has the largest genealogical collection in Kentucky. Their holdings include information from all Southern States. | The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) was formed in 1836 by a group of prominent Kentuckians intent on preserving the history of the Commonwealth. It was chartered as the state society in 1838 and began to collect books and printed materials. KHS became an agency of Kentucky state government in the early 1950s and is now part of the [http://commerce.ky.gov/ Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet]. The Kentucky Historical Society collects, preserves, conserves, interprets, and shares information, memories, and materials from Kentucky’s past to assist those interested in exploring and preserving that heritage. The Kentucky Historical Society has the largest genealogical collection in Kentucky. Their holdings include information from all Southern States. | ||
[http://www.kygs.org/ Kentucky Genealogical Society]<br>P.O. Box 153<br>Frankfort, KY 40602 | [http://www.kygs.org/ Kentucky Genealogical Society]<br>P.O. Box 153<br>Frankfort, KY 40602 | ||
The Kentucky Genealogical Society | Email: info@kygs.org<br>Internet: http://www.kygs.org/ | ||
The Kentucky Genealogical Society was formed in 1973 by a genealogical class who wanted to ensure communication and research of Kentucky families. They are an all volunteer organization who offer educational events and Kentucky focused research assistance. Additionally, they offer a digitization grant program to promote the preservation of Kentucky records that have genealogical value. | |||
The group often jokes about how they have all caught a bug - the ''genealogical bug''. New members with the same bug are welcomed to join. | |||
They also publish items of genealogical interest, including the quarterly periodical Bluegrass Roots, mentioned in the "[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. | |||
[http://www.filsonhistorical.org/ Filson Club Historical Society]<br>1310 South Third Street<br>Louisville, KY 40208<br>Telephone: 1-502-636-0471<br>Fax: 1-502-635-5086<br>E-mail: filibrary@filsonclub.org<br>Internet: [http://www.filsonhistorical.org/ http://www.filsonhistorical.org/] | [http://www.filsonhistorical.org/ Filson Club Historical Society]<br>1310 South Third Street<br>Louisville, KY 40208<br>Telephone: 1-502-636-0471<br>Fax: 1-502-635-5086<br>E-mail: filibrary@filsonclub.org<br>Internet: [http://www.filsonhistorical.org/ http://www.filsonhistorical.org/] | ||