Project Director #CWGK @KyHistSoc. Historian of the Civil War Era, storyteller, wanderer.
Lexington, Ky
Joined July 2015
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Thanks to Dr. David Swartz for sharing his research and talking with @CWelsko for this episode. For more information about the Rebel on Main podcast visit:
rebelonmain.com/
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The Society of Civil War Historians is proud to announce that the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS)'s proposal, "Public & Applied History Symposium on the Civil War Era," is the winner of the $5,000 mini-conference grant. (1/3)
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We are proud to announce the awardees of the America250KY grant program. The Kentucky Historical Society & #America250KY look forward to building lasting partnerships as we work together to make Kentucky history accessible during and after the 250th. #kyhistory
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For the Kentucky/Arizona special issue with our friends from @AZHistSociety, we created limited addition stickers - come get your #horses & #Gilamonsters at the #SHA2024 exhibit hall #twitterstorians! @TheSouthernSHA @WhaHistory
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If you’re at the #SHA2024 or #WHA2024 - stop by the SHA exhibit hall and see @KyHistSoc & @AZHistSociety. We have an exciting joint special issue and limited addition swag. Stop by and say hi! #horses #Gilamonster #twitterstorians
Job alert! @KyHistSoc is hiring an editorial assistant to work on the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition (CWGK). You can come work with me and our great staff! Find the job posting here: h-net.org/jobs/job_display.p…
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Dr. @CWelsko talked about our event this afternoon on @ABC36News. Listen to the interview for more details on Saturday's event.
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Happy #pubday to "Playing at War: Identity and Memory in Civil War Video Games," an essay collection edited by @KyPLewis and @WelbornTiger! This book offers an innovative focus on Civil War video games and their significance in popular culture. bit.ly/playingatwar
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Next FREE September #RegisterKHS article - "Kentucky Historical Society Civil War History Day Roundtable" with Cameron Boutin, Charlene Fletcher, Christopher Phillips, & @CWelsko - discusses memory & #civilwarhistory in #Kentucky. muse.jhu.edu/pub/142/article…
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Mark your calendars for KHS Civil War History Day on September 28, 2024. Meet & hear from distinguished scholars, engage with National Park Service staff, & explore fascinating collection of Civil War artifacts with KHS curators. To register, visit history.ky.gov/events/civil-…
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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Harrodsburg with a virtual tour on our ExploreKYHistory app. Historical markers in Mercer County provide locally grounded narratives that connect to wider stories about Kentucky's past and its future.
explorekyhistory.ky.gov/tour…
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Kentucky Chronicles is now on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to check out my chat with the legendary @McPCivilWar about his award-winning article in the Register. A Cold Case in Caldwell County is available wherever you get your podcasts.
Our podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts!
Today's new episode features an interview with Dr. Kevin McPartland sharing his research on a community torn apart by violence before the Civil War.
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Other podcast platforms here:
history.ky.gov/khs-podcasts
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Please join the Grad Council for our next event "Public History: Careers Outside Academia." We are so excited to have @CWelsko @BriannaFrakes35 and @hollynathaniel join us!
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Going to the SHA meeting in Charlotte? Join SCWH's Early Career Committee for a Happy Hour on Thursday at 5:30!
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Episode 2 of Kentucky Chronicles is now out. I talk with Elizabeth DeWolfe about her research at KHS that resulted in a fascinating article in the Register about Madeleine Pollard. Hope you all check it out.
In 1894, Madeleine Pollard from Frankfort sued a Congressman for breach of promise. Stream our newest podcast episode about Madeleine Pollard with a KHS Research Fellow who argues she is more than “a Congressman’s Mistress.”
Listen now:
history.ky.gov/khs-podcasts
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The National Archives and the National Park Service (@NatlParkService) are collaborating on a special project to transcribe the Revolutionary War Pension Files. Join in!
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#RevWarVets #ReadingCursiveIsASuperpower
ALT A World War II propaganda poster juxtaposing Continental troops from the Revolutionary War with World War II U.S. troops.
It was a pleasure to work with Kevin on this article and when he was a #CWGK GRA. You should check it out and the larger issue as a whole!
The winner of this year’s #RegisterKHS Collins Award - “He Has Ever Been Considered, a Good and True Hearted Citizen”: Neighborhood and Community in the Wadlington Case by Kevin McPartland.
Article was part of special issue featuring #CWGK research. Congrats @McPCivilWar.
