The BlogWelcome to the Faulkner Morgan Archive blog—your source for stories, updates, and insights into Kentucky’s LGBTQ history. Here, we share news about our latest projects, events, exhibitions, and archival discoveries. Stay connected with us as we celebrate the past, engage with the present, and preserve the rich cultural heritage of our community. All the latest from FMA can be found right here!
$100,000 for Henry's 100th Birthday
One of Henry Faulkner’s most famous quips was “save the seeds, children. Save the seeds.” Henry knew that a small investment now can have an immense impact on the future.
Here, Black, Femme, & Queer
In our work of telling Kentucky’s LGBTQ history, it is important to recognize the immense impact of the Black, queer community.
Images Of An Icon: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson
The Faulkner Morgan Archive is excited to unveil these newly acquired, never-before-seen photographs of queer legend Marsha P. Johnson from the estate of renowned Kentucky-born photographer Leee Black Childers.
Shea Metcalf, Andy Warhol, and a Pair of Underwear
This pair of underwear, signed by Andy Warhol, has become a signature artifact of the Faulkner Morgan Archive.
The Country Returns
On June 17th, 2021 the sun shined bright and strong. After a year of confinement, and months of the vaccination process, everyone was ready to get out. There was something else coming out that day, or rather, reemerging: The Country.
Welcome home, Edward!
Faulkner Morgan Archive, Inc., announces a substantial gift from The Forbes Collections.
Divine plays Lexington
One of our favorite new artifacts! This ticket to see Divine perform at Lexington's Cafe LMNOP in 1986 was given to us by its original owner during Trippin' Thru The Dew, our October fundraiser.
History in the News: FMA and the Kentucky Historical Society
The Kentucky Historical Society was on hand for June’s marker dedication, and they made this great video of the event!
Become A Guest WriterThe Faulkner Morgan Archive is now welcoming Guest Writers to submit content for our blog!
Our blog highlights the wonderful stories of LGBTQ history from both in and out of our collections, and we want to share this platform with students, activists, artists, and other writers from across Kentucky with a passion for LGBTQ history. Below you will find guidelines and recommendations for submitting a piece of writing to be published through this new program!