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The Old Kentucky State Capitol Building

2025-02-06 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society
The Old State Capitol, completed in 1830 and used until 1910, is a vital part of Kentucky's history as a center of significant legislative activity and an architectural gem.

The Kentucky General Assembly will celebrate the rich history of the legislature on February 11, 2025, by convening for a day in the Old State Capitol building.
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Inside the Metcalfe County History Museum

2025-02-05 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Jane Todd
The historic Courthouse in the center of town was converted to a local museum once the new Judicial Center was built. This is one of the rooms inside the Metcalfe County History Museum featuring quilts, pictures, drawings and posters from past events plus tools and more. The building is in the center of the large courthouse yard in the Public Square, Edmonton, KY.
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Edmonton Quartet keepsake photo from 1970s

2025-02-05 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Jane Todd
Gospel music has been popular since the early 1900s, but with the advent of records, more could enjoy it at home. The long playing record in the Metcalfe County History Museum is of the Edmonton Quartet from the 1970s and features Tommy Shirley, Larry Cooksey, Tammi Lynn Kidd, Wayne Sexton, Jimmy McCubbins, and John McCubbins.
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