Louisville Historic Photo Challenge

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We invite you to (re)make Louisville History with the Louisville Historic Photo Challenge! This is a great way to take a closer look into Louisville's history, exploring lifestyles, careers, chores, and recreations across the decades. 

Want to get in on the fun? Here's how:
1) Use objects from your home
2) Snap a photo
3) Share your photo with the submission form below or on Instagram: tag @louisvillemuseum or use #beapartofthestory to be featured in our digital gallery!

Tesone Barbershop 7.6.20

Tesone Barber Shop 7/6/20

Interior of room with man posing as a barber and two teens sitting on stools.


Ready to create your own re-take on Louisville history?

Choose a historic photo from the images below, or choose your own from our online Historic Photo catalog. Click on the image to see a larger version.  


Fill out the form below to submit your own re-take or post on Instagram with @louisvillemuseum or #beapartofthestory.

Please correct the fields below:

1
Your Name
 *
2
Email address
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3
Copy and paste the catalog number for the image you are using. In the online historic image catalog, the number can be found below the thumbnail image and will look like "2020.001.123". 
4
Please attach your photo here:
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5
Anything you would like to tell us about your re-created photo?