![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/153e32620cffbd999fa3637cc30e197d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Where is Capital City Museum?
Frankfort is home to Capital City Museum. Visitors enjoy activities such as the hiking in this historical city. If you want to find things to see and do in the area, you may want to check out Frankfort Cemetery and Kentucky Governor's Mansion.
Where Can I Stay near Capital City Museum?
We've got 119 hotels you can choose from within 5 miles of Capital City Museum. You may want to think about one of these choices that are popular with our travelers:
Capital Plaza Hotel - 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away
- hotel • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Comfy beds
Days Inn by Wyndham Frankfort - 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away
- hotel • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Attentive staff
Things to See and Do near Capital City Museum
What to See near Capital City Museum
- Frankfort Cemetery
- Kentucky Governor's Mansion
- Kentucky State Capitol
- Kentucky State University
- Berry Hill Mansion
Things to Do near Capital City Museum
- The Grand Theatre
- Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum
- Prodigy Vineyards & Winery
- Country Place Jamboree
- Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery
How to Get to Capital City Museum
Flights to Frankfort
- Blue Grass Airport (LEX), 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from central Frankfort