The National Museum is located in the Ghanaian capital city and is the nation’s largest and oldest museum. He was also past chairman of the Greater Louisville Economic Development Partnership, the Downtown Development Corporation, and Business/Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC), Washington, D.C. From 1989 to 1997, Frazier served as a member of the Board of Directors of Liberty National Bank/Bank One, Kentucky. He also served on the boards of the Cathedral Heritage Foundation, Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services, and Frazier Rehab Center. In his role as vice chairman of Brown-Forman Corporation, Frazier’s responsibilities encompassed public affairs, stockholder services, community affairs, communications, and corporate services. The Frazier History Museum, previously known as the Frazier Historical Arms Museum and the Frazier International History Museum, is a history museum located on Museum Row in the West Main District of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. This story is personal for us as Louisville continues to grapple with COVID-19 and racial unrest. At Brown-Forman, he spearheaded a drive for corporate involvement in such social problems as the need for better housing. Frazier was presented with the prestigious Sky Ranch Foundation Hall of Fame Pioneer Award in June 1999. Along with the gorgeous, spotless and one of a kind venue, you are given the most organized and sweetest event staff. He was named company attorney in 1960. Its latest permanent exhibit, Cool Kentucky, features items with links to history in our … Board of Directors & Staff Directory BOARD OF DIRECTORS. We give the Frazier Museum a 5 star rating across the board.”, Frazier History Museum829 W. Main StreetLouisville, Kentucky, Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Returns, Refunds, and Shipping Blackbaud StatementCopyright © 2020 Frazier History Museum. In 2018, the Frazier partnered with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association to build the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center. The Frazier Museum is Kentucky's largest history museum. I would do a wedding every weekend at Frazier if I got the chance!”, “I have done wedding cinematography for over four years, and one of my favorite things about the industry is the variety of different event spaces couples can choose from for their wedding day. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The board of the Frazier History Museum has named Andy Treinen as president and CEO of the popular downtown destination, effective immediately. To hear from our wedding clients click here, To hear from our special events clients click here, Photography by WDRB News Senior Promotions Producer - Jennifer Ipsan, “I am a producer at WDRB News and had to produce a new WDRB in the Morning Campaign. In August 2001, Frazier was awarded the “Minerva Medal” from the University of Louisville, “In recognition of his untiring support and dedication to his alma mater.”. The venue, the kitchens, the loading areas and most importantly the restrooms are always spotless. The venue has some of the most versatile spaces in the city. We love sharing our venue with you! With the opening of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center and the Spirit of Kentucky® exhibit in 2018, the Frazier became the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Another major permanent exhibition is The Spirit of Kentucky®, a visual guide to the history, craft, and culture of Bourbon. Its construction was commissioned in 1897 by tobacco baron John Doerhoefer, who hired D. X. Murphy & Bros., the architectural firm that had designed the iconic Twin Spires at Churchill Downs, to draw the plans. In 1990, he received the Louisville Urban League’s Equality Award “in recognition of commendable contributions and leadership in the pursuit of equality and community betterment.” Frazier was the Arthritis Foundation’s Man of the Year in 1989 and the recipient of the Younger Woman’s Club of Louisville Citizen Laureate Award in 1986. I asked Frazier History Museum if we could do a photo/video shoot in their garden area. Frazier was a member of the Pendennis Club, Louisville Country Club, River Valley Club and Ocean Reef Club (Key Largo, Fl), the Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and Beta Theta Pi and Phi Alpha Delta fraternities. Frazier first traveled to Ghana in summer 2013 as a student in the African American Studies Program’s study abroad course. President and Chief Executive Officer John Arcidiacono. Subjects range from legends of Norse mythology and English folklore to the beheading of Anne Boleyn. The Frazier Museum will offer free individual memberships to all IU Southeast faculty, staff, and students through June 2013. Ashley Hlebinsky. Frazier joined Brown-Forman in 1955 and trained in sales, personnel, and law, then became assistant to the resident counsel in 1959. He remained a member of Brown-Forman’s board of directors until 2006. Coordinates. Their performances covering a breadth of material, with stories dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The Frazier Museum is Kentucky's largest history museum. In … Offices for museum staff are located on the fourth floor and in the basement. J. McCauley "Mac" Brown Chairman of the Board . It was a great time and a fun environment to be in. With the opening of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center and the Spirit of Kentucky® exhibit in 2018, the Frazier became the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. But in March, when the 7,500-square-foot museum at 829 W. Main St. closed out of safety and precaution as the coronavirus reached Kentucky, Frazier's staff of … "CBS Sunday Morning" visited the Frazier History Museum in Louisville for an interview in the Pappy Van Winkle exhibit with Julian Van Winkle lll. Kevin Borland Vice Chair . “With a greater knowledge of history, we can fully appreciate the great difficulties and the great opportunities that lie ahead.