All About Kentucky

Kentucky Women Rising
Kentucky women have been active in politics for over 200 years. Before and after the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote, they repeatedly sought to participate in political life and make their voices heard. This timeline and history from Western Kentucky University highlights some of the women's suffrage pioneers in Kentucky.

Behringer-Crawford Museum
View BCM educational videos on Kentucky history, geology, cultures and more.

Kentucky Historical Society
Resources for exploring Kentucky history, including a timeline and a huge collection of oral histories.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Explore the history of Lincoln, his Kentucky Homes, and the culture of those who live in the area. Includes lesson plans and other learning materials available about Lincoln, Kentucky, frontier life, and other related themes.

Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
This page has a variety of short videos and activities (10-15 minutes) for learning about Kentucky wildlife and habitats. For K-6.

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
Henry Clay was one of our country's most influential attorneys and statemen. Use these resource guides, lessons, and activities to learn about Clay and the other historical figures that have been part of Ashland's 200-year history. Students can compromise with the Great Compromiser Henry Clay, take a stand with suffragist Madeline McDowell Breckinridge, or learn from the resilience of Charlotte Dupuy, one of the people enslaved at Ashland.

Muhammad Ali Center
Perhaps the best-known athlete of all time, Muhammad Ali certainly left his mark on both boxing and various social causes. Born in 1942 in Louisville, Ali was also a poet, painter, and patron of many art forms.

Louisville Slugger Museum
Read about the history of the bat that's synonymous with professional baseball.

Mammoth Cave National Park
The world's longest known cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. Learn about the history and culture of the area, the flora and fauna of the caves, and of course, the geology.

Battle of Middle Creek
"Compared to the Battle of Antietam Creek, the Battle of Middle Creek was only a skirmish. Nevertheless, it had a significant impact on the course of the Civil War. It ended Confederate supremacy in the region, and it launched the career of the man who became our twentieth president. With good reason it has been called the battle that launched a presidency."

The 50 States - Kentucky
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Kentucky.

Mr. Donn.org - Kentucky
Collection of Kentucky resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.

Kentucky Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide

50 States.com - Kentucky
Facts & Trivia about Kentucky

RoadsideAmerica.com - Kentucky
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Kentucky

Awesome America - Kentucky
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Kentucky.