Lincoln Symposia Sponsors
- The Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
- The Kentucky Heritage Council
- The Kentucky African American Heritage Commission
- Georgetown College Underground Railroad Research Institute
- Kentucky State Parks
- Centre College
- Lincoln Memorial University
- City of Maysville
- Friends of the Network to Freedom Association
Contact Information: 1-502-564-7005 ext. 125 • www.urgfriends.org
Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (KALBC) was established by executive order in 2004 to organize and coordinate the state's commemorative activities in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln. Its mission is to ensure that Lincoln's Kentucky story is an essential part of the national celebration, emphasizing Kentucky's contribution to his thoughts and ideals. The Commission also serves as coordinator of statewide efforts to convey Lincoln's Kentucky story and his legacy of freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity for all.
Kentucky African American Heritage Commission [Enabling legislation KRS. 171.800]
It is the mission of the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission to identify and promote awareness of significant African American history and influence upon the history and culture of Kentucky and to support and encourage the preservation of Kentucky African American heritage and historic sites. The Commission operates with nineteen members appointed by the Governor and includes representatives from the state’s major universities, state agencies, community preservation organizations and interested citizens. The Commission is administratively attached to the Kentucky Heritage Council, with the council providing staff assistance and program oversight.
The Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office and the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission are dedicated to preserving buildings and places important to the history of Kentucky African Americans. Kentucky offers an array of sites that tell the story of slavery, the Underground Railroad, Civil War, education and civil rights. Many architecturally significant buildings and museums preserve and promote local African American heritage. The Heritage Council has also worked in partnership with organizations across the state to identify remaining Rosenwald Schools in an effort to preserve and rehabilitate them.
The Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office and the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission are dedicated to preserving buildings and places important to the history of Kentucky African Americans. Kentucky offers an array of sites that tell the story of slavery, the Underground Railroad, Civil War, education and civil rights, and a historically black college is leading research efforts. Many architecturally significant buildings and museums preserve and promote local African American heritage. The Heritage Council has also worked in partnership with organizations across the state to identify remaining Rosenwald Schools in an effort to preserve and rehabilitate them.
Members of the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission
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Chair & Public-at-Large Vice-Chair & Institute of Higher Education Public-at-Large Public-at-Large Public-at-Large Public-at-Large Public-at-Large Preservation Communities |
Public-at-Large Institution of Higher Education Public-at-Large Public-at-Large Arts Community Institute of Higher Education Institute of Higher Education |
Public-at-Large Ex Officio by Position Ex Officio by Position Anne S. Butler, Ph.D. (designee for KSU President) Ex Officio by Position Tressa T. Brown, Commission Coordinator |
