Railroads of Frankfort, Part 1

Western Hills High School, Part 1

Any Old Place is a series exploring unique places in Frankfort Kentucky, collecting stories from the past and following them through to the present. Each episode of Any Old Place features a different location, with guests sharing their connection to it. In this episode, host Clay Wallace interviews retired English teacher Linda Bowker about the early years of Western Hills High School. This is the first of a pair of episodes.

Book Release! Russ Hatter's "Franklin County Reference"

The Capital City Museum is proud to announce its newest book will be available this week - Russ Hatter’s Franklin County Reference [https://capital-city-museum.square.site/product/franklin-county-reference-by-russ-hatter/791]!   It's the product of years of work that former city historian Russ Hatter has completed at the Capitol City Museum for a grant funded by the Franklin County fiscal court. Join us for the release party at the Capital City Museum (325 Ann Street in Frankfort, KY) from 5-7 on Wednesday, February 26th.  Book signing starts at 5, with a presentation at 6. See you there!

Railroads of Frankfort, Part 3

Any Old Place is a series exploring unique places in Frankfort Kentucky, collecting stories from the past and following them through to the present. Each episode of Any Old Place features a different location, with guests sharing their connection to it. In this episode, host Clay Wallace interviews David Hume about the Lexington and Ohio, Kentucky's first railroad. This is the final episode of three on the town's railroads.

Railroads of Frankfort, Part 2

Any Old Place is a series exploring unique places in Frankfort Kentucky, collecting stories from the past and following them through to the present. Each episode of Any Old Place features a different location, with guests sharing their connection to it. In this episode, host Clay Wallace interviews Charles Bogart about Frankfort's early railroad history. This is the second of three episodes on the town's railroads.

Railroads of Frankfort, Part 1

Any Old Place is a series exploring unique places in Frankfort Kentucky, collecting stories from the past and following them through to the present. Each episode of Any Old Place features a different location, with guests sharing their connection to it. In this episode, host Clay Wallace interviews Patty Peavler and Ed Vasser about their memories of Frankfort's railroad industry in the 20th century. This is the first of three episodes on the town's railroads.