Kentucky Derby Museum

Entrepreneur Tawana Bain and horse racing businesswoman Anita Ebert have joined the Kentucky Derby Museum's Board of Directors. Additionally, several current board members are taking on new roles. Glenn Haygood, President & General Manager at WLKY-TV will serve as chair, David Nett, retired Customer Communications Manager at Kroger, as vice chair, Todd Spencer, Executive Chairman, President & CEO of Doe-Anderson, as Treasurer, and Briana Lathon, Senior Compliance Officer, Group & Military at Humana, as secretary. Board Member Lee Thomas is departing after serving six years. "The Kentucky Derby Museum is...

The Kentucky Derby Museum has teamed with Nathan Perdue to benefit the CF Foundation by raffling off a package that includes rare bourbon. Perdue, a resident of Indiana and a bourbon collector, has a 2-year-old son, Wyatt, who is living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Perdue's aim in approaching the Derby Museum with the idea was to bring awareness and funding to finding a cure for CF. The raffle winner will receive a five-bottle limited edition collection of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, valued at $18,250, as well as a VIP Derby...

NFL legend Terry Bradshaw's Bourbon Dinner at the Kentucky Derby Museum raised $32,246 to benefit the museum Thursday night. "Terry Bradshaw gained another fan this week--the Kentucky Derby Museum," said Patrick Armstrong, President & CEO of the Museum. "But not just for his superstar status. Terry showed up for us in a big way. He donated his time, shared his bourbon with our guests, and had everyone laughing and smiling the whole night. What you see on TV is what you get in person. It was a great night for...

Kentucky artist Kacy Jackson has donated original artwork entitled "Legacy," which features early Kentucky Derby jockeys, to the Kentucky Derby Museum. The artwork now hangs in the museum's permanent Black Heritage in Racing exhibit. "Art, and how it has been used to document Black heritage in racing, is a key component of the museum's newest exhibit," said Director of Curatorial & Educational Affairs Chris Goodlett. "Placing some of the greatest jockeys in history against the backdrop of the iconic twin spires and the noted garland of roses illustrates how African-American...

The Kentucky Derby Museum received 75 entries for its "Best Kentucky Derby Stories" contest and winners were announced Tuesday. Grand prize went to Michael Huang, first prize to Greta Hittle, second prize to Tom Pinkowski and third to Beth Bishop. Huang received a Churchill Downs box for the spring meet, a VIP golf cart tour of Churchill for four, four Derby glasses and a Derby Museum membership. The other winners received everything but the Churchill box.

The Kentucky Derby Museum is proceeding with arrangements for its annual gala, which raises funds for the non-profit organization and had to be canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by Central Bank & Trust Co, the Friday, Apr. 23 event will feature an evening of dinner and dancing, all held safely under COVID-19 protocols. This marks the 34th year for the event, which is the museum's largest annual fundraising effort. "Kentucky Derby 147 is on, and so is our gala," said Patrick Armstrong, president & CEO of...

The Black Heritage in Racing exhibit at Kentucky Derby Museum opens to the public Monday, Mar. 29. The exhibit, a permanent display inside the Museum since 1993, documents the stories and contributions of Black horsemen in the sport of Thoroughbred racing. With support from Churchill Downs and the James Graham Brown Foundation, the Black Heritage in Racing exhibit has moved from the second floor to a larger and more prominent location on the first floor. This allows them to add new components such as oral history interviews and artwork, and...

The Kentucky Derby Museum is launching the "Best Kentucky Derby Stories" Contest. Contestants from anywhere in the world can submit their story along with photos or videos on derbymuseum.org. Any stories submitted will be shared on Kentucky Derby Museum's social media pages and website and will also be displayed at the Museum. Participants are encouraged to share their story on social media by tagging Kentucky Derby Museum and using the hashtags, #MyDerbyStory and #DerbyEveryDay. Grand Prize winner receives: A box at Churchill Downs during the Spring Meet (excluding Derby week)...

Kentucky Derby Museum is offering a Spring Break deal where children 14 and under receive FREE general admission from Mar. 27 - Apr. 3*. Activities will include a Historic Walking Tour of Churchill Downs, see "The Greatest Race," the Museum's 360° media experience, participate in a scavenger hunt and special crafts as well as benefit from a 10% discount on regularly-priced merchandise in the Kentucky Derby Museum Store. Lunch will be available for purchase at the Derby Cafe Express. *A parent or guardian must be present with children at all...

Louisville's Kentucky Derby Museum is under construction, with demolition beginning on the first floor for an expanded Black Heritage in Racing exhibit. Due to open at the end of March, the exhibit, which has had a permanent display inside the museum since 1993, is moving to a larger and more prominent location. More artifacts and artwork will also be added to the exhibit, which documents the stories and contributions of Black horsemen in racing. The new exhibit space, just shy of 930 square feet, will lead visitors through the history...

The Kentucky Derby Museum will be awarding 40 teachers and their classrooms free virtual field trips. In a typical year, the museum hosts field trips for over 15,000 students, but the pandemic has forced the cancellation of in-person tours. To enter the contest, teachers need to fill out the online form. Kentucky Derby Museum will choose at random, 20 local teachers from Kentucky and southern Indiana area, and 20 teachers from across the country. The giveaway has been made possible through donations to the city-wide Give for Good Louisville campaign...

Officials at the Kentucky Derby Museum have announced five new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Brandy Harmon, Vice President of Ticketing & Venue Operations for Breeders' Cup Ltd.; Ja Hillebrand, CEO of Stock Yards Bank & Trust; Briana Lathon, Senior Compliance Officer, Group & Military at Humana; and returning to the Board is Harold Workman, who is retired from his career in public service. "It has been a tough year on many businesses, but especially for non-profit organizations like the Kentucky Derby Museum," said Pat...