FIHM

September 2010

In This Issue
Help Us Break a World Record
FIRST FRIDAY
SECOND SATURDAY
BITE OF HISTORY Lecture Series
"Pony Express, Revisited"
FREE Admission for Teachers
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Get Your Costume Ready for Founder's Day!

Help Us Break A World Record Saturday, September 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!

As part of our annual Founder's Day event on Saturday, September 4, the Frazier International History Museum is swabbing the decks in preparation for what we hope to be the world's largest gathering of pirates. The museum encourages scallywags of all ages, shapes, colors and sizes to join us in claiming the Guinness World Record for the city of Louisville! Aaarrrgghh!
 
Everyone is welcome to this FREE, fun-for-all-ages street carnival, which also includes food, games, inflatables, live music by the Louisville Leopard Percussionists Steel Drum Band, educational crafts and exciting live shows by costumed performers. Museum admission is also free, including the temporary exhibit, "Pirates: Treasure & Treachery," which closes September 7.  
 
Click here for more on Founder's Day, including the pirate world record attempt and dress code.

FIRST FRIDAY - Homeschool Group Programming, "Kentucky Pioneers and Tools of the Trade"

Friday, September 3 
2 to 4 p.m.
 
During this hands-on program, students explore the life and hardships of early Kentucky pioneers. Advanced registration is required.
 
SECOND SATURDAY Family Day -
"The Wild, Wild West"
Saturday, September 11
12 to 5 p.m.
 
Git along little doggies to a Wild West-themed SECOND SATURDAY event. We'll have a rootin' tootin' time with cowboy-themed interpretations, activities like lasso throwing and singing cattle lullabies, and makin' all kinds of gear we'd need out on the range. Activities are included with museum admission which, is free for KIDS CLUB members!
  
Click here for more information.
BITE OF HISTORY Lecture Series -
"Abraham Lincoln and the Underground Railroad in Kentucky"
Thursday, September 16
Noon
 
Through his own words, audiences will understand the profound effect that living in Kentucky had on Abraham Lincoln.
 
For more information, click here.
New Mini-Exhibition Opening -
"Pony Express, Revisited"
Beginning September 25, the Frazier Museum presents "Pony Express, Revisited," a re-examination of history and a present-day photographic observation of the famous route that lives on in the American imagination.
 
Click here for more information.
FREE Admission for K-12 Teachers
Because we value teacher's hard work and dedication, the Frazier Museum shows our appreciation by granting FREE ADMISSION to all K-12 teachers year-round.

And the best part is, you can come as often as you like! Simply show your school ID (or other verification) to our Admissions Staff when you arrive to enjoy your visit.
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