The tradition of colorful jockey silks, fancy formal attire, and hats are essential elements of the Kentucky Derby. Our senior curator, Julie Kemper shares a selection of silks from our collections.
This video segment is from the 2020 "NOT Derby Day Special", that aired on Lexington’s ABC 36, WTVQ, and on Louisville's ABC 11, WHAS. The 146th running of the Kentucky Derby was postponed that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the complete special here: • Kentucky Historical So...
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