KHS has a photographic collection that details scenes from the Governor’s Mansion over a couple of decades. A percentage of the photographs feature Christmas celebrations that have occurred during the 1970s and 80s. Of course, as you probably guessed, the people in those photographs remain a mystery. This one example includes …
Tag: Holidays
History Mystery: Turkeys of Kentucky
Does anyone remember the Browning turkey farm in Winchester, Kentucky? This image is shows Perry Browning, who was the president of the National Turkey Federation and owner of Browning Coal and Feed Co., standing in the middle of a crowd of turkeys. Do you have a memory of going to …
History Mystery: Happy New Year from the Mallory Family!
Happy New Year from the KAO editorial staff! Today’s History Mystery comes to us from Georgetown, Scott County, 1912. This mystery is a colorful reminder of how the previous generations wished each other a Happy New Year. After admiring the lovely imagery on the front, take a gander at the …
History Mystery: Owensboro Family Christmas, 1951
‘Tis the Season to celebrate with family and friends! As many gather together this week to continue their family traditions, here is a family history mystery from the Owensboro/Daviess County area, circa 1951. As part of the Ohio River Portrait Project, Ida Mae Pruden contributed this lovely image of family …
History Mystery: Daphne Club Christmas, Augusta, 1939
As the Holiday Season picks up steam, how many parties have you been to so far? Those parties just keep coming, which is nothing new. Our ancestors enjoyed getting together to celebrate the Season just like we do today! This group of ladies, members of the Daphne Club, is enjoying …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! The Kentucky Historical Society needs your help identifying this photograph of eighteen individuals, possibly sharing a holiday dinner. This 1932 photograph may have been taken in Frankfort, KY and is part of the Wolff, Gretter, Cusick and Hill Studios Negatives (Graphic 2). KHS would like to learn the identities of the …