Kentucky Horse Park to host Currier & Ives
exhibit
The International Museum of the Horse, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,
will be presenting “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier and Ives and
the Kentucky Connection” historic art exhibition
from June 15-Oct. 21, 2007.
Produced by the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, this exhibition
highlights the early history of the sport of harness racing through a rare
series of Currier and Ives prints. In addition, a careful selection of important
artifacts will help complete the story of the sport from its mid-19th century
heyday up to today.
Contact the International Museum of the Horse, at the Kentucky Horse Park, (859)
259-4232, email
trobinson@kyhorsepark.com
or click on www.kyhorsepark.com.
Park Hours and Rates: From
March 15-October 31, the park is open seven days a week. Admission is $15 for
adults, $8 for children 7-12. Children six and under are always admitted free of
charge. Admission includes the International Museum of the Horse -- a
Smithsonian Affiliate -- and the American Saddlebred Museum.