The exhibit, A Kind of Nobility: The Kentucky Orphan Brigade, is a unique assembly of artifacts, some of which have never previously been on public display. It includes uniforms, flags, firearms, documents, books, photographs, and personal memorabilia that illustrate the experiences of the men of the First Kentucky Brigade. Upon leaving leaving Bowling Green in February 1862, most of its members did not to return to their home state until the end of the Civil War. Built around the traveling exhibit organized by the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia, the Kentucky Museum exhibit is supplemented with artifacts lent by the Kentucky Building, the Kentucky Historical Society/Military Museum, the Filson Club Historical Society, the Jacob Hiestand House, the Orphan Brigade Kinfolk Association and several private collectors.

Note: A Kind of Nobility: The Kentucky Orphan Brigade was on display at the Kentucky Museum from February 2-July 31, 1999. This web site now functions as an online exhibit only. To learn more about artifacts in the exhibit contact the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia.

• Museum of the Confederacy
• Kentucky Historical Society
• Kentucky Historical Society/Military History Museum
• The Filson Club Historical Society
• Jacob Hiestand House
• Orphan Brigade Homepage
  

Learn about our Confederate encampment held on February 6, 1999. View photos of the activities held throughout the day.

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