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The Kentucky State Arsenal:
A Changing Mission:
Since its construction of Arsenal Hill in 1850, the use of the arsenal has evolved as its mission had changed. As headquarters of the Kentucky State and National Guard, the arsenal fulfilled the roles of office building, warehouse, and emergency services center. Today, it is the oldest building maintained by the Kentucky National Guard.
Since 1974, the State Arsenal has served as the Kentucky Military History Museum. It is an integral part of the Kentucky Historical Society campus, which includes the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History and the Old State Capitol. |