Kentucky Historical Society

The Kentucky Historical Society will embark on a three-year project to reshape its institutional culture to prioritize diversity and inclusion in all facets of its work. Staff members will participate in a series of professional development workshops and will be introduced to a new assessment tool as part of their performance evaluations. The society will use the Intercultural Development Inventory to assess the staff's intercultural competences and the institution's culture. Staff members will also participate in a series of workshops grounded in inclusive Kentucky history, so that they are up-to-date on current historiographic trends and interpretations. Key staff will design, test, and implement new policies and procedures for the organization, working with consultants to ensure best practices and expertise are maintained. In the final year of the project, staff will design, test, and implement a pilot program on interpreting difficult historical topics for its constituent museums, sister agencies in state government, and others, creating a stronger network of cultural institutions.