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Old State Capitol
You can study the exhibits at Old State Capitol, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.
Kentucky State Capitol
After visiting Kentucky State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Frankfort. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the hiking trails.
![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)
Kentucky State University
Walk around the campus at Kentucky State University during your visit to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
The Grand Theatre
Enjoy a performance at The Grand Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.
Liberty Hall
Learn about the local history of Frankfort with a stop at Liberty Hall. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Capital City Museum
You can study the exhibits at Capital City Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.
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