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Legend Series Returns to KY Derby Museum

The Legends Series returns to Kentucky Derby Museum for its 10th year. It offers three nights of conversation with pioneers and titans of the bourbon industry. Each evening features a different Bourbon Master who hand-picks a selection of bourbon tastings.

Each night in the series is hosted by Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Fred Minnick. He is the Museum's own Bourbon Authority and a bourbon curator and tasting expert. Each event is on a Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The schedule is as follows:

  • Jan. 19 – Featured Bourbon: Michter's Distillery

Featured Bourbon Masters: Dan McKee and Andrea Wilson

  • Feb. 23 – Featured Bourbon: Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.

Featured Bourbon Masters: Corky Taylor and Caleb Kilburn

  • Mar. 29 – Featured Bourbon: Rabbit Hole Distillery

Featured Bourbon Master: Kaveh Zamanian

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Derby Museum Adds Board Members

The Kentucky Derby Museum has added three new members to its Board of Directors: Business First publisher Lisa Benson, philanthropist Rhonda Jo Conner, and attorney Craig C. Dilger.

“The Kentucky Derby Museum is fortunate to add three impressive and accomplished minds on its Board of Directors,” said chair Glenn Haygood. “I'm excited to see our new members bring a fresh perspective to the table as the museum prepares for two big milestones–the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's Derby win in 2023 and the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby in 2024.”

Board Members Mark Bacon, W. Edwin Lewis, and Chris Whelan are departing after completing their terms with the Board.

In addition, Katie Fussenegger, vice president of the museum, has been promoted to executive vice president.

“I'm thrilled to reward Katie with this promotion as a reflection of her impactful work at the Kentucky Derby Museum,” said Patrick Armstrong, President & CEO. “Katie has a bright future ahead, and we are grateful to have her talents leading the Team here at Kentucky Derby Museum.”

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Stable Re-Opens at KY Derby Museum

The Kentucky Derby Museum Stable re-opens Friday at 10 a.m. after a two-year closure due to COVID-19. It will also be the first look at the Museum's new miniature horse and Resident Thoroughbred. The Museum will also announce the name of the mini horse from its naming contest.

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Kentucky Derby Museum Unveils Hermitage Farm Education Center

Thanks to the support of Hermitage Farm in Goshen, KY, the Kentucky Derby Museum's Education Center has undergone its first makeover in more than 20 years. Work started on the 2200-square foot space in November, and included new paint, carpet, exhibit cases and more.

“The Museum is grateful to Hermitage Farm for helping us create a fresh, vibrant space where thousands of children will learn about the Kentucky Derby for years to come,” said Patrick Armstrong, President & CEO of the Museum. “Hermitage Farm is helping us fulfill our mission to engage, educate and excite everyone about the extraordinary experience that is the Kentucky Derby.”

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