There’s only one place in Louisville where you can see Daniel Boone’s handwriting and research the history of your own home. The Filson Historical Society has a rich history of its own in Louisville collecting and preserving items since 1884.

On this episode of Inside Louisville, Kelsey Starks talks with Julie James and Patrick Lewis of The Filson Historical Society to learn the importance of preserving – and learning from – Louisville history. 

Inside Louisville 
KET Sunday, May 5 • Noon/11 am
KET2 Monday, May 6 • 7/6 pm
Watch on-demand at KET.org and the PBS App

Inside Louisville, hosted by Kelsey Starks, is a KET production that features conversations with Louisville’s biggest newsmakers and personalities, celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the River City such a vibrant and diverse community. The half-hour weekly program also features stories that explore Kentucky’s largest city, spotlighting its neighborhoods, nightlife and noteworthy attractions.

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