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Farmers Market
     Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
April -October
Riverview Park

Murder & Mayhem
Over 30 murders occurred in downtown Frankfort from 1825 to 1909. Tours are
given every Thursday night in October at 7:30 pm. Tours start at the Capital City Museum at 325 Ann Street.  $10.00 per person. Advance reservations required.
Age 18 and over. Contact 502-696-0607 or russh@mis.net

Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln Exhibition
 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday  10:00am - 5:00pm
Imagine Abraham Lincoln. Now, as we approach the 200th anniversary of his
birth, prepare to see Lincoln differently. Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky’s
Abraham Lincoln explores Lincoln’s connections with Kentucky, the perspective
his Kentucky friends and acquaintances provided his life and actions, and the
inspiration his legacy continues to contribute to American ideals. Join us for
Beyond the Log Cabin and explore the complex relationship between
Abraham Lincoln and his native state of Kentucky.
Opens to the public October 21, 2008 through June 6, 2009.
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
502-564-1792
www.history.ky.gov


Lakeview Park
June 18, 2009 - Longest Day of Play
July 13-18, 2009 - Franklin County Fair
 

The Capital City Museum is open year round except for holidays. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Closed Sunday. Museum is designed to visit on your own. Handicap accessible. Motor coach parking next to museum.

Free self-guided Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Frankfort. Tour brochures are available at the museum. Call 502-696-0607. Parking is adjacent to the museum at 325 Ann Street.

The historic walking tours are back this year! They are on Tuesday and Thursday, May 12-August 27, 2009. The tour begins at 10:30 am. Adults are $5.00 and children under 12 are free. These tours are by reservation only by calling 502-696-0607.

Murder & Mayhem Tours of Frankfort begin in front of The Capital City Museum at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday evenings during October. Over 30 murders occurred in downtown Frankfort from 1825 to 1909. There is a $10.00 charge for these tours. Due to graphic historically accurate information, participation is limited to persons 18 years of age and over. Reservations only! Call 502-696-0607. Parking is adjacent to the museum.

Chuck Bogart’s Railroad Walking Tours leave from the old L&N Train Depot between the History Center and the Capital City Museum at 6:30 P.M. on Mondays September 7, 14, 21, and 28. There is only one tour given on each date. Admission is free and reservations are not required. Parking is adjacent to the museum.

The Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill will be open yearly to vehicular traffic beginning Memorial Day and offers free guided tours from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Memorial Day through October 31st. Motor coach reservation are required. Call 502-696-0607.
 

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