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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

9/27/2008 - 1/19/2009
Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit "I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky,"--Abraham Lincoln. The Frazier hosts Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit September 27, 2008 through January 19, 2009 as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial. Liberty on the Border is unique from other Civil War exhibits because it focuses specifically on the border relationship between Kentucky and Ohio with a look at the Ohio River as not only a physical border between the two states, but also a dividing line between North and South—“free” and “slave.” Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit puts the causes, effects and meaning of the war in more personal terms due in part to a special emphasis on non-military events and civilian contributions. Separated into three major areas—Liberty Denied, Liberty’s Trial: The War Years, and Liberty’s Legacy—Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit is a hands-on exhibit that includes documents and photographs, touchable replicas, diaries and interactive displays that allow visitors the chance to interpret their own meaning of the Civil War and experience what life was like for those living on both sides of the border. Click here for events and programs related to Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit For More Information: Paddy DeGeorge Exhibits and Programs Coordinator pdegeorge@fraziermuseum.org Phone: (502) 753-1683

11/15/2008 - 2/15/2008
Sherlock Holmes & The Clocktower Mystery A terrible crime has been committed and Victorian London’s most celebrated detective needs your help to find out “whodunit!” The Frazier Museum’s latest exhibition *Sherlock Holmes and the Clocktower Mystery* opens November 15^th and runs through February 15, 2009. This family friendly, interactive, wildly entertaining and very clever murder-mystery will test your powers of observation and deductive reasoning. You will need your thinking cap to solve this baffling thriller.

5/16/2009 - 9/8/2009
Fontaine Ferry Park Do you have fond memories of Fontaine Ferry Park from your childhood? What was your favorite ride? Did you like Hilarity Hall, the Sugar Bowl or the Angel and Devil Slides? Do you have some treasured keepsakes of Fontaine Ferry Park? *The Frazier International History Museum will be hosting a Fontaine Ferry Park exhibition the Summer of 2009, but we are currently seeking help from everyone who enjoyed the park!* We are looking for folks who will share stories and memories of their time growing up with Fontaine Ferry Park. Please contact Paddy DeGeorge at (502) 753-1683 for more information. Feel free to go to the Frazier's Fontaine Ferry Park blog to post your memories! http://fontaineferrypark.blogspot.com/ For More Information: Paddy DeGeorge Special Exhibits Assistant pdegeorge@fraziermuseum.org Phone: (502) 753-1683

Calendar of Events

9/13/2008 - 2/1/2010
Sic Semper Tyrannis: The Life of John Wilkes Booth John Wilkes Booth was one of the most famous actors of his day. His rise to critical and popular acclaim was no less than meteoric, and the nation was shocked at the role he played at Ford’s Theatre on the night of April 14, 1865, when he assassinated Abraham Lincoln. Booth’s family, friends and colleagues would never have imagined him capable of killing anyone, much less the President of the United States. This new 3-person interpretation examines what Booth was like as a child and a young man, his dedication to Southern principles, and his belief that Abraham Lincoln would destroy the Union and make himself a king. Three historic interpreters portray multiple characters, including Booth himself; his sister, Asia Booth Clarke; detective Everton Conger; and several other eye witnesses who recount the assassination and subsequent manhunt that led to a standoff at Garrett’s Farm in Virginia. This interpretation lasts approximately 40-45 minutes. Please check the daily interpretation schedule for exact times and dates. http://www.fraziermuseum.org/interpretations.asp

10/1/2008 - 11/19/2008
Frazier Museum Sword Guild Come be a part of the third session of the Frazier Museum Sword Guild and learn the art of combat and sword fighting!! Barrett Cooper, Manager of the Interpretation Department, and Eric Frantz, Interpreter, will instruct students in the art of the long sword and stage combat utilizing the text of the 14th and 15th centuries! For More Information: Barrett Cooper Curator of Historic Interpretations jbcooper@fraziermuseum.org Phone: (502) 753-5661

11/20/2008
Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln presented by John Kleber 08-09 "Bite" of History Series Kentucky was much more than simply the birthplace of our sixteenth president. Kentucky and Abraham Lincoln had profound effects on each other. The state played a significant role in his journey to the White House and his path through the Civil War. It held his earliest memories, provided his political mentor, several close friends, and his wife. Kentuckians were outraged by federal policies during the Civil War and Lincoln was not popular, but today we are proud to claim this giant of American history. With John Kleber as your guide, meet the remarkable Mr. Lincoln. John Edward Kleber was born and educated in Kentucky. In 1968, he was hired as an assistant professor of history at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. Twenty-eight years later, he retired in May 1996 as professor emeritus. He has received several awards and honors, has edited six books, and is currently Adjunct Professor of History and Senior Fellow in the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. He resides in Louisville. John Kleber’s appearance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Kentucky Humanities Council.

11/22/2008
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival Family Discovery Day Giving thanks for the harvest is universal and dates back to ancient times. Celebrate Thanksgiving by exploring harvest festivals around the world. Grab your passport! Your destinations include: India - Explore the Rice Harvest Festival. Create a pretty kolam and taste a bit of pongal. Nigeria - Learn about the New Yam Festival as you make a harvest mask and listen to African drummers. China - Discover the Mid-Autumn Festival. Hear traditional stories about the moon and taste a tidbit of moon cake. Europe - Explore Martinmas, a harvest day in Europe dating back to medieval times. Play medieval games and try a little taste of mock haggis. Colonial America - Travel back in time to the 1621 harvest feast shared between the Wampanoag Indians and the English Colonists. This event is FREE with Museum Admission! *For each item you bring to donated to Dare to Care, recieve a discounted admission of only $5.00!* Dare to Care Food Bank Most Needed Items Canned Meats: tuna, chicken, chicken & dumplings, ham, stew, beef, chili with meat, ravioli with meat, spaghetti with meatballs. Peanut Butter Saltine Crackers Pork & Beans Boxed Cereals (hot and cold) Canned Vegetables: green beans, corn, peas, carrots, etc. Hearty Canned Coup Canned Fruit Juice Canned Spaghetti Sauce Rice and Spaghetti Canned Fruit: oranges, applesauce, peaches, pineapple, etc. All non-perishable CANNED or BOXED foods are welcome! Please avoid glass containers. For More Information: Pat Purnell Curator of Education ppurnell@fraziermuseum.org Phone: (502) 753-5663

12/5/2008
Swing into the Holidays with the Jazz Catz Late Night at the Frazier Museum Swing into the holiday season as Jazz music from Louisville's own Jazz Catz fills the night air during December's Downtown Trolley Hop. For More Information: Paddy DeGeorge Exhibits/Programs Coordinator pdegeorge@fraziermuseum.org Phone: (502) 753-1683

1/15/2009
The Great Flood of 1937-Rising Waters; Soaring Spirits presented by Rick Bell 08-09 "Bite" of History Series Rick Bell’s presentation will focus on the City’s brave response and how the Great Flood continues to influence the community. His book details Louisville’s greatest natural disaster on the 70th anniversary of the crisis. A book signing will follow this presention. Rick Bell, Executive Director of the U.S. Marine Hospital Foundation, is a native of the Portland neighborhood. A non-profit fundraising professional for over thirty years, Bell attended the University of Kentucky where he majored in journalism. He was awarded two Photographic Department internships at the Courier-Journal. Formerly the Assistant to the Director of The Filson Club, Bell has worked for years compiling a history of the Portland neighborhood. Bell and his wife Susie designed the Museum of The Filson Club and operated their own museum exhibit design firm.

1/24/2009
2009 Historical Ball *It's time to party like it's 1609...1709...1809...or 1909!* 2009 Historical Ball at the Frazier International History Museum on Saturday, January 24, 2009 7-10 pm The Historical Ball, in its fourth year, provides a time for members of the reenactment community to come together and enjoy an evening filled with period music, light refreshments and dancing. Skipjack of Berea, KY will provide the music for the Historic Ball, with dance master Chrissy Davis-Camp of Nashville, TN calling the dances for the evening. All historic time periods are welcome to attend the 2009 Historical Ball at The Frazier International History Museum. A free dance practice will be held from 3 to 4 the day of the Historical Ball in the 4th Floor Cultural Arts Center. Tickets to the 2009 Historical Ball: $15 per adult $10 per child (under the age of 14) $25 per couple To RSVP or purchase tickets, either contact Lynnelle Claypool at the phone number or email listed below, or download and mail in the Ball registration form. For More Information: Lynnelle Claypool Marketing Specialist lclaypool@fraziermuseum.org Phone: (502) 412-2236

2/19/2009
This Place We Call Home: A History of Clark County, Indiana presented by Carl Kramer & Mary Kragin Kramer 08-09 "Bite" of History Series The presentation will discuss the major forces in Clark County’s growth and development, including the county’s historic significance; the impact of topography and the Ohio River; the political influence of Jeffersonian Democracy, middle-class business and agricultural leadership, and the powerful sense of community based on kinship, friendship, associational ties, and demographic stability. A book signing will follow this presentation Author of This Place We Call Home: A History of Clark County, Indiana (Indiana University Press, 2007), Carl E. Kramer is a native Clark Countian whose roots go back over five generations. He holds a Ph.D. in urban history from the University of Toledo. He is vice president of Kramer Associates, Inc., a public history consulting firm, and is now director of the newly established Institute for Local and Oral History at Indiana University Southeast. He is the author of nine books and over 100 other publications. Mary Kagin Kramer, who served as photographic editor of This Place We Call Home, is president of Kramer Associates, Inc. She received her BA in humanities from Macalaster College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and her MS in community development from the University of Louisville. She is a published photographer.

3/5/2009
Living History Series - Abigail Adams...Remember the Ladies Although Abigail Adams and John Adams spent most of the years during the War for Independence apart, their prolific letter writing kept this remarkable couple in constant communication. Even though she was almost entirely self-educated, Abigail's letters stand as a testimony to the power of the womanhood in the eighteenth century and her advocacy of American independence included strong arguments for equality for all Americans. Join us for this unique opportunity to meet one of America's most famous First Ladies, as portrayed by Kim Hanley of the American Historical Theatre. For More Information: Tony Dingman tdingman@fraziermuseum.org Phone: (502) 753-5665

3/19/2009
Baptism into Hell: A Kentucky Civil War Surgeon's Personal Story presented by Hugh Ridenour 08-09 "Bite" of History Series As a surgeon attached to various regiments of Kentucky’s famous Orphan Brigade, John Scott served in several battles, including Shiloh, Murfreesboro, and Hartsville, TN. Scott’s remarkable scrapbooks, which date to the 1850s and will be displayed for this presentation, feature his official war documents and personal letters. Hugh Ridenour earned a master’s degree in history from Western Kentucky University. His book, The Greens of Falls of Rough: A Kentucky Family Biography 1795-1965, was selected in 1999 by the Kentucky Historical Society as one of the ten best books published on Kentucky history in the previous four years. Also in 1999, he received the KHS Richard H. Collins Award for his article about Confederate Civil War Surgeon, John Scott. Hugh Ridenour’s appearance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Kentucky Humanities Council.

4/14/2009
Living History Series - Jazz Between the Wars with Harry Pickens Born in the Blues, Jazz became America's Music over the past century--and it continues to evolve. Well-known local Jazz pianist Harry Pickens will lead you on a music journey, following the evolution of America's Music between the World Wars. From the Roarin' Twenties through the Great Depression and WWII, jazz was important in lifting spirits and hopes of the American public. This performance will be something you won't want to miss! For More Information: Tony Dingman tdingman@fraziermuseum.org Phone: (502) 753-5665

4/16/2009
Afloat on LaBelle Riviere-The Beautiful Ohio presented by Chuck Parrish 08-09 "Bite" of History Series Chuck Parrish will focus on the historical development of navigation on the Ohio River We'll discuss the conditions on the river prior to any improvements; types of vessels on the river from flatboat to towboat; development of the locks and dams; the Falls of the Ohio; traffic on the river today; the economic importance of the river. Chuck Parrish is an historian with the Louisville District US Army Corps of Engineers, presently working again part-time, a position he’s held for 34 years. He has co-authored several books on the history of the Corps and rivers in this region, and has written numerous articles on the Ohio River system. Parrish is a frequent speaker on the history of the Ohio to civic groups and other organizations, and given presentations aboard the local excursion boats, the Delta Queen, American Queen, and the Riverbarge Excursion Line's River Explorer

5/21/2009
How Soon We Forget: Changes in Life in the Old City Neighborhood Since WWII presented by Tom Owen 08-09 "Bite" of History Series Dr. Tom Owen's lively and evocative talk chronicles life in Louisville neighborhoods during World War II and the decade or so following. Dr. Owen also puts his finger on those elements of change that both diminished neighborhood life while at the same time making society more healthy and humane. Dr. Tom Owen, an archivist and Louisville historian at the University of Louisville, will present "How Soon We Forget: Changes in Life in the Old City Neighborhood Since WWII. Owen serves as the Metro Councilman for the 8th District. He has produced five historical neighborhood walks on video in a series called: "Tom Owen's Louisville."