Kentucky State University

Kentucky's only small, liberal studies-oriented public university, founded in 1886. Hume and Jackson Halls, latter with public art gallery, are on the National Register. Carver Hall has King Farouk's Old World Butterfly/ Moth collection. Blazer Library with 340,000 volumes, has special African-American collection and is open to the public. Athletic events, concerts, art exhibits, theater, public lectures in season. Facilities available for meetings and conferences.