The Kentucky Historical Council, in partnership with the Kentucky Historical Society, has created the Kentucky Resource Center for Heritage Education. It is the Resource Center's mission to empower teachers and students in identification and use of local heritage resources. Pilot programs and services are in development. Full operation of the History Center is scheduled for 1998.  Contact

Becky Shipp
Kentucky Heritage Council
300 Washington Street
Frankfort, KY  40601
502-564-7005
FAX  502-564-5820

Kim Lady Smith
Kentucky Historical Society
P.O. Box 1792
Frankfort, KY  40602
502-564-3016

The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc. provides many heritage education materials, services, and programs for Kentucky teachers. Annual workshops are offered. Topics include historic architecture, national register properties, historic sites, historic farms, community history, and objects and artifacts. Field trips, walking tours, hands-on activities, and publications are a few of the products available. Contact:

Kelly Willis, Administrative Director
Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation
253 Market St.
Lexington, KY  40507
606-253-0362
FAX  606-259-9210

Also contact:

Portland Museum: History for Young People
2308 Portland Avenue
Louisville, KY  40212
502-776-7678