Bluegrass Bold celebrates 36 Kentucky women who helped improve the state and the world beyond. We talk with co-author Carly Muetterties

By Alan Lytle

Published October 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM EDT

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Alan and Mandy recap the opening of the museum's new exhibit, Among Women, and then turn it over to Carly Muetterties as she highlights Central Kentucky women featured in the book she co-authored with Maddie Shepard. Bluegrass Bold showcases 36 diverse Kentucky women whose contributions to national and state history over the course of more than two centuries deserve recognition. Written to appeal to young readers and to help teachers weave Kentucky content in their curriculum, Muetterties and Shepard chose women whose stories have the potential to inspire young people to be civically engaged throughout their lifetime. Carly will give an in depth presentation at the the next LexTalks event at the museum Sunday October 20th. Click the link below for registration information!

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Please join us on
Sunday, October 20, 2024 for LEXTalks!
2:00 p.m.

The Lexington History Museum’s LexTalks series presents:
“Bluegrass Bold: Stories of Kentucky Women”

Join author Carly Muetterties as she highlights Central Kentucky women featured in the book she co-authored with Maddie Shepard. Bluegrass Bold showcases 36 diverse Kentucky women whose contributions to national and state history over the course of more than two centuries deserve recognition. Written to appeal to young readers and to help teachers weave Kentucky content in their curriculum, Muetterties and Shepard chose women whose stories have the potential to inspire young people to be civically engaged throughout their lifetime. A limited number of books will be available for purchase.

Advance registration is required:
FREE for Museum Members | $10 for Non-Members
Admission to the Museum is included. Doors open one hour prior to event for viewing exhibits.
https://secure.qgiv.com/.../event/lextalksbluegrassbold/

Alan Lytle

Mandy and Carly posed with our super cool WUKY standup logo!