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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 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)
Walk around the campus at Kentucky State University during your visit to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
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.
You can learn about the history of Frankfort with a visit to Daniel Boone Burial Site. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.
Find out about the history of Frankfort when you spend time at Old Governor’s Mansion. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.
You can study the exhibits at Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.
