October 10, 2008
Bowling
Green, Ky. - The Kentucky Library & Museum announces the grand opening of a new Civil War exhibit entitled “A Star in Each Flag: Conflict in Kentucky.”
A Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting is scheduled to kick off the opening weekend at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at The Kentucky Library & Museum on Western Kentucky University’s campus.
At the exhibit, visitors will see the strong conflict and opposing views regarding slavery between friends, neighbors and community members in the state of Kentucky. In addition, guests can walk through a simulated campsite, view a slave cabin, step into a community post office, and examine period artifacts including John Hunt Morgan’s saddle, various medical instruments, Civil War flags, weapons and more. Families will enjoy visiting the Victorian photo studio where they can dress in period clothing and have a picture taken.
“This new ongoing exhibit will illustrate how deeply divided Kentuckians were during the challenging years of 1861-1865,” said Timothy Mullin, head of Special Collections for University Libraries. “We hope to see students and families from every school in the region walk through our doors. There is something for all ages to enjoy and learn.”
A special “Bourbon & Belles” reception will be held Friday evening (Oct. 24) for Friends of the WKU Libraries & Museum and other interested patrons. For ticket information, contact Jennifer Wilson at (270) 745-6977.
All community members are invited to visit the exhibit on Saturday, Oct. 25, free of charge. For fee information on other days, visit www.wku.edu/Library and click on “Kentucky Library & Museum Online.”
Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
More WKU news is available at www.wku.edu and at http://wkunews.wordpress.com/. If you’d like to receive WKU news via e-mail, send a message to WKUNews@wku.edu.
For information, contact Jennifer Wilson at (270) 745-6977.
-WKU-
"A leading American university with international reach"
Office of Media Relations
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, Ky. 42101-3576
Phone: (270)745-4295 - Fax: (270)7455387 - E-Mail: western@wku.edu