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DON MILLS FOR CONGRESS: PLASTER MASTER! HARRY MORDECAI IN THE OLD STATE CAPITOL to be held Feb.11.

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Don Mills For Congress issued the following announcement.

PLASTER MASTER! HARRY MORDECAI IN THE OLD STATE CAPITOL

DATE:February 11TIME:1:30 pm - 4:00 pmCOST:$5 – $8EVENT CATEGORY:Family Workshop

ORGANIZER

Kentucky Historical SocietyPHONE:502-564-1792

VENUE

Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History100 W. Broadway

Frankfort, 40601 United States + Google Map PHONE:502-564-1792 WEBSITE:https://history.ky.gov

Come inside the Old State Capitol and learn about the man who fashioned the intricate plasterwork that makes our rotunda so stunning! Harry Mordecai was once an enslaved man but used his artisan skills to buy his freedom. Families will have an opportunity to learn about Harry Mordecai, the construction of the Old State Capitol, and how to make their own plaster objects!

All ages welcome.

Cost: $8 per person; $5 for members. Price includes museum admission so feel free to explore our sites for the rest of the day!

Registration required no later than three days before the class. Space is limited. Call 502-564-1792 or email KHSeducation@ky.gov

Payment is due the day of the workshop.  Workshops begin at the front desk of the Kentucky History Center.

Original source here.

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