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Filson Statement on Public Higher Education Legislation

The Filson echoes the concerns of University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto and other leaders in higher education across Kentucky over pending legislation that would label the teaching of diverse and inclusive histories of the United States in public institutions of higher education as “divisive” or “discriminatory” concepts. As it did in 2022, the Filson […]

The Filson goes back to the 80s this February in 80s themed bash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It might be hip to be Square, but you’d be a total Dork to miss this rad party! Join the Filson Historical Society on Friday, February 23 at 6:30 pm for the “Back to the 80s Party,” a 1980s themed blast to the past. You’ll have plenty of time to dance the […]

The Filson to host Jonathan Eig as Gertrude Polk Brown Speaker

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Filson Historical Society will host the Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series on Tuesday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center – Bomhard Theater, featuring New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Eig’s book, King: A Life. Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life is the first major biography in […]

The Filson Historical Society Awards History Inspires Fellowships

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Filson Historical Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 History Inspires Fellowship (HIF). This unique program will allow artists to interpret the Filson’s collections with a creative filter. In recent years, the Filson has established relationships with regional artists, either through the artist’ donations of materials to its […]

The Filson announces opening of “Animals in the Archives”

LOUISVILLE, KY – In collaboration with the 2023 Louisville Photo Biennial, the Filson Historical Society is launching an exhibition featuring pet photography culled from the organization’s archives titled “Animals in the Archives.” The exhibit will be on display from September 8, 2023, through February 9, 2024. From the inception of photography, pets have been a […]

Announcing the African American History Initiative

LOUISVILLE, KY – Since its founding in 1884, the mission of the Filson Historical Society has been to collect, preserve, and share the region’s history. The organization is proud to announce the latest manifestation of this continuing mission, the African American History Initiative (AAHI). The public launch of this initiative will be held on Friday, […]

FHS among recipients of the 2023 Kentucky History Awards

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Filson Historical Society was presented with three awards from the Kentucky Historical Society on Saturday, June 3 at the Thomas D. Clark History Center in Frankfort. Filson staff were recognized for their work on the website “Resurrecting the First American West” with a Publication Award – Website, while the Community History […]

The Filson Hosts Karen Tumulty as Gertrude Polk Brown Speaker

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Filson Historical Society will host the Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center – Bomhard Theater. Featuring author Karen Tumulty and her book, “The Triumph of Nancy Reagan,” this interview style lecture will be moderated by Richard Clay, President and CEO of […]

“A Better Life for Their Children” exhibit opens May 26

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Filson Historical Society will host the traveling photography exhibit, “A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools That Changed America” May 26-August 4, 2023. The exhibit includes photographs, storytelling, and original curation by Andrew Feiler. In the early decades of the twentieth century, a […]

The Filson Announces Spring 2023 Fellowship Recipients

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Filson Historical Society is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2023 round of Filson Fellowships. These fellowships encourage the scholarly use of our nationally significant collections by providing researchers with financial support for travel and lodging. Candidates were chosen from a strong pool of applicants from around the country […]