Frankfort Heritage Press

08/22/2026

TODAY is Paul Sawyier Public Library Gathering of Authors!!!

We will be there selling some of our and Capital City Museum & Historic Sites books!

The Capital City Museum is excited to offer everyone attending a chance to own their own COLOR COPY of the DJ Lake 1870-1880 Atlas. This limited-edition item was a reprint that was scanned from our collection. There are hard to find and will be available for sale TODAY.

We will see you there from 10-2

02/06/2026

Keep track of your civic participation throughout 2026 with the Civic Proud Bingo card! Prizes will be awarded for most participation in December.

Download your bingo card here --->https://franklyspeakingky.com/a61504
Or pick up a printed copy at City Hall, Visit Frankfort, or the Capital City Museum!

01/23/2026

Warming centers are available throughout the community. These locations will be open next week during bitterly cold temperatures. Please contact these locations for specific hours.

If you are in need of a warm place to go this weekend, resources are available. Call the EOC hotline at 502-352-2252.

08/23/2025

Come on down to Paul Sawyier Public Library for the Gathering of Authors TODAY, August 23! We will be here from 10am - 2pm!

The Gathering is a celebration of the rich tradition of literature in Kentucky. Paul Sawyier Public Library is proud to welcome authors from across the Bluegrass to sell and sign their works as well as talk with you, the reader!

This event is free and open to all.

Learn even more about all of this year's featured authors at https://www.pspl.org/gathering-of-authors

03/10/2025

02/17/2025

Our very own Russ Hatter has done it again. He has created another amazing book for our great community!

Now join us as we celebrate Russ Hatter's most recent book- Franklin County Reference.

This comprehensive reference guide is the product of years of work that Russ has completed at the Capital City Museum for a grant funded by the Franklin County Fiscal Court.

Pre-order the book now and pick it up at the night of the release.

https://capital-city-museum.square.site/product/franklin-county-reference-by-russ-hatter/791

February 26
5 - 6 pm - Book signings
6:00 pm - Short presentation by Russ Hatter

06/09/2024

Capital Expo 2024 - From Above.

08/08/2023

https://www.blurb.com/b/11417154-kentucky-pioneers

In the Spring of 1780, the Hardin Family and many of their kin decided to pack up all their belongings on the Monongahela and make the dangerous trek down the Ohio River to the fertile grounds of Kentucky. On March 1st, 1780, they reached the mouth of the Limestone River near Maysville and were atta...