Impact Impact in States & Jurisdictions

Impact in Kentucky

From FY 2019-FY 2023, NEH issued $9,730,197.92 to support 57 projects in Kentucky. See all NEH awards in Kentucky.

Explore local humanities programs, events, and funding opportunities offered by Kentucky Humanities, NEH’s humanities affiliate in Kentucky.

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Kentucky Honors

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Kentucky Highlights

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Black and white photo of an African-American jockey riding a horse at high speed.
Magazine Article
The Racing Life

Kentucky jockey Jimmy Winkfield fled to Russia to escape Jim Crow.

January/February 2012
Color photo of a shed containing several graves.
Magazine Article
Houses of Spirits

Kentucky photographer and folklorist keeps grave houses alive.

March/April 2012

Kentucky Contacts

Kentucky Humanities
206 East Maxwell Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 257-5932 / (859) 257-5933 (fax)
kyhumanities.org

@KYHumanities

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Kentucky Humanities

Board chair: Brian Clardy
Executive: Bill Goodman