About Us
The mission of the Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation is to preserve, promote and revitalize the historic resources of Frankfort and Franklin County, Kentucky.
Established November 27, 1974, the Trust is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable membership-based organization, chartered by the state of Kentucky and managed by a volunteer board of directors.
Our founding members were William O. Hubbard, Maj. Gen. Zack C. Saufley, Martha Moore, Rebecca Pruett, and Kenneth Goin.
With 48 years of service to Franklin County, the Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation began it's mission with the preservation of the Glen Willis House on Wilkinson Blvd. in 1975.
Over the years, the Trust has successfully advocated for and preserved historic places like the Glen Willis House (ca. 1815) and The Sullivan Log House (ca. 1810), and contributed to projects including, the War Mothers Memorial Bridge, the Old State Capitol Fountain, and the Green Hill Cemetery: African American Civil War Soldiers Military Monument, and more.
Continuing a tradition service, we host an annual membership meeting, publish newsletters, provide educational programming, award preservation grants, unveil a historic landmark plaque program, promote the best historic properties for saving and revitalization, and advocate for preservation of our county's historic places.
Our Programs
Annual Historic Preservation Awards
Annual Award Program highlighting exemplary Historic Preservation efforts in Frankfort and Franklin County. Awards recipients are announced each September and showcased at the Paul Sawyier Library and in the Frankfort State Journal newspaper.
Community Grants
For years the Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation awarded grant funds for projects which preserve our communities cultural and architectural assets. From the restoration of the Old Capital Fountain to independent assessment of the Broadway Bridge, the Franklin County Trust works to ensure the cultural heritage of Frankfort and Franklin County.
Franklin County Five
Every five years, the Franklin County Historic Trust has announced five locations in the county it considers the best opportunities for preservation.
These places often offer owners an opportunity to preserve important historic resources in Franklin County while also preserving the places that help create our community identity.
2022 Board of Directors
President - Kevin Breeck
Vice President - Eric Whisman
Treasurer - Tom Midkiff
Secretary - Natalie Wilkerson
Director-at-Large - Matt Wingate
Director-at Large - Brittany Sams
Director-at Large - Lyda Phillips