History Burgoo

History Hot Seat with Dana Cox, KHS Foundation

Who puts the F-U-N in the KHS Foundation? Dana Cox, among others!

Today I interviewed Dana about her hobbies, why she's good at her job, and what the KHS Foundation is and does.

Before you watch...Note: I am not a giant, but I look like one on TV. Dana is a petite little lady and I appear to be approximately 7'2. I'm actually 5'7.

That said, Enjoy!

You can find out more about the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation here. Or, if you'd like to just skip to the good part and make a donation, click this.

In seriousness, although KHS does receive funding from the state the KHS Foundation helps support "extra programs": the Elizabeth Lloyd Jones Scholarship, which allows qualifying school groups to visit KHS admission-free;  special events and exhibitions; and some KHS marketing efforts. The number activities and program the Foundation supports makes the KHS Foundation a critical player in supporting KHS in our efforts to help Kentuckians--natives and transplants!--understand our shared past.

As usual, thanks for visiting!

--Laura

Thank you, KHS Volunteers! History Hot Seat with Linda Grabon

 

Today Linda Grabon, volunteer coordinator for the Kentucky Historical Society, joined me on the History Hot Seat. Find out more about the KHS Volunteer program, the various options you have for volunteering and a little bit more about Linda's varied (NOTE: worm grunting??) volunteer experience by watching this video.

Interested in volunteering with KHS? Visit this link, or contact Linda Grabon at linda.grabon@ky.gov.

--Laura Coleman

History Hot Seat, with Sam Richardson

 

Like the close-up face shot? Wow...

Anyway, today I had the chance to talk with Sam Richardson about the KHS Foundation and the work they do to support KHS projects, including programming and student scholarships. Ever wonder how KHS gets most of its money to fund field trips and outreach?  Have you received missed calls from KHS, and wondered why?

Watch this video to find out what goes on during the KHS Annual Fund drive. To support the Kentucky Historical Society in its efforts, visit this link.

--Laura Coleman