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Datebook: June 1 - Kentucky Becomes 15th State 220 Years Ago

Ahh... our old Kentucky home... Take a step outside and smell the fresh air on the birthday of the Bluegrass State.

 Bluegrass for its fertile soil and quality livestock, bluegrass for its great heritage music. It's the land of thoroughbred horses and diverse environments, from the waterways in the west, the caves in the middle, and the mountains in the east. Horse racing, bourbon, music, automobiles, tobacco, college basketball, and the battlefield of the Civil War. Ask a Kentuckian why he's proud, but clear your calendar first.

And now turn your attention to some brief history: "Kentucky" derived from the Iroquois, for the area south of the Ohio River, said to mean "meadowland." After 1775, settlers entered the region via the Cumberland Gap and Ohio River in the company of famous explorer Daniel Boone. Far western Kentucky was recognized hunting ground for the Chickasaw until it was sold to the US in 1818. Kentucky separated from Virginia due to hardships in traveling to and from the state capital, difficulties in controlling Indian raids, increasing population, and trade along the Mississippi River. On June 1, 1792, the Kentucky Constitution was accepted by the US Congress, and Kentucky became the 15th state.

...It's also National Donut Day. Hurrah!

 

It’s Friday, June 1

The Murray Art Guild announces openings in its upcoming summer art workshops.  There’s a Raku clay workshop for adults, a drawing workshop for ages 10 and up, a fibers and weaving workshop for ages 8 and up, and more.  Enrollment is limited.  To see the complete schedule of summer art workshops, visit murrayartguild.org

The Western Baptist Stroke Support Group will meet Monday afternoon at 3 in Meeting Room A of the Baptist Heart Center.  The group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family, and friends.  To register, call Deb Welsh at (270) 415-7697.

Land Between the Lakes offers a tree identification hike Sunday afternoon at 1.  Nature Station staff will lead a hike through the woods to point out native trees and explain their distinguishing characteristics.  The program is free with admission to the Nature Station.  For more information, visit lbl.org.

Add your community events to the calendar at wkms.org.  Thanks for listening.

Kala Dunn is a native of Princeton, Ky. She’s a 2006 graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with a concentration in flute performance and a 2010 graduate of Murray State University with a B.M. in piano performance. She lives in Hamlin, Ky.
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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