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Friends Of Kentucky Public Archives Inc

Friends of Kentucky Public Archives Inc promotes the preservation and accessibility of Kentucky's archival materials, fostering education and appreciation of the state's history through events like the Kentucky Archives Institute.

The Fortieth Annual Kentucky Archives Institute&nbsp;is here! Come join us for another year exploring Kentucky&#39;s archival history with a great lineup of presentations. Lunch will be provided!&nbsp; Agenda -&nbsp; 9:00 &ndash; 9:30 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Registration&nbsp;9:30 &ndash; 9:45 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Welcome - Dave Schroeder, President, Friends of Kentucky Public Archives, Inc.&nbsp;9:45 &ndash; 10:45 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&ldquo;Locating Kentucky Court Records&rdquo; - Jessica Herrington, KDLA&nbsp;10:45 &ndash; 11:00 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Break&nbsp;11:00 &ndash; 12:00 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&ldquo;From Frankfort&rsquo;s Files: Civil War Kentucky through the Papers of its Wartime Governors&rdquo; - Chuck Welsko, Kentucky Historical Society&nbsp;12:00 &ndash; 1:15 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lunch&nbsp;&nbsp;1:15 &ndash; 2:15 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&ldquo;The Harpe Brothers: A Case Study in Separating Fact and Fiction&quot;&nbsp; &nbsp;- Gail Miller, professional genealogist and speaker&nbsp;2:15 &ndash; 2:30 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Break&nbsp;2:30 &ndash; 3:30 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&ldquo;Into the Fiery Furnace: Kentucky&rsquo;s Anti-Slavery Prisoners&rdquo; -&nbsp;Jim Prichard, Author&nbsp;3:30 &ndash; 3:45 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Closing Remarks/Questions/Program Evaluations&nbsp;

Kentucky Archives Institute 2026

Join us for the 2026 Southeastern Archives and Records Conference, hosted by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Experience the Bluegrass State&mdash;renowned for its horse farms, bourbon heritage, and deep historical roots. The conference will take place in Frankfort, Kentucky&rsquo;s capital city, where scenic hills meet a vibrant historical setting. Accommodations will be available at The Delegate Hotel, conveniently located within walking distance of local landmarks, dining, and entertainment. Traveling in? Attendees are encouraged to fly into Blue Grass Airport. Shuttle service will be provided from the airport to the conference hotel, along with transportation to all scheduled conference events. The conference will feature engaging sessions, targeted focus groups, and valuable networking opportunities designed to support your work in archives and records management. We look forward to welcoming you to Kentucky in 2026

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