Press

Frazier in the News 2010-2014

This page tracks all the media coverage of new developments at the Frazier from 2010—2014—including new exhibits, public events, partnerships, promotions, loans, and acquisitions.

You’ll find articles culled from newspapers, websites, magazines, newsletters, and academic journals, as well as TV news segments and documentaries, radio and podcast episodes, and more.

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2015-2019

2014

Clark, Kristen. “Family Trees: Holiday display celebrates Louisville’s cultural diversity.” The Courier-Journal. 21 Dec. 2014: A3, A15.

Havens, Sara. “Frazier History Museum hosts ‘White Christmas: The Exhibit.’” Insider Louisville. 17 Dec. 2014.

“Frazier History Museum celebrates Holidays Around the World.” WDRB. 9 Dec. 2014.

“#304: Gibson Ukulele; American Long Rifle; Frazier History Museum.” Kentucky Collectibles, KET. 22 Nov. 2014.

Triplett, Jo Anne. “‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: Art, Fashion & Luxury in the Gilded Age.’” LEO Weekly. 19 Nov. 2014.

Mayfield, Colin. “Frazier museum celebrates 60 years of film ‘White Christmas.’” WLKY. 18 Nov. 2014.

Mayfield, Colin. “Frazier museum celebrates ‘White Christmas.’” WLKY. 18 Nov. 2014.

“Images: Frazier museum celebrates film ‘White Christmas.’” WLKY. 18 Nov. 2014.

Atkinson, Rebecca. “Kentucky museum to return Royal Armouries collection.” Museums Journal. 29 Oct. 2014.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “Frazier Museum returning British armor, weapons: Exhibit, focus have shifted primarily to history themes.” The Courier-Journal. 25 Oct. 2014: A3–A4.

Associated Press. “Medieval artifacts displayed in Ky. heading home.” The Oklahoman (Online). 24 Oct. 2014.

Potter, Heidi. “Peek at Louisville’s Luxurious Past at the Frazier History Museum.” StyleBlueprint. 21 Oct. 2014.

“Frazier International History Museum opens exhibit about pirates.” WHAS11. 9 Oct. 2014.

“‘Pirates: Treasure & Treachery’ at Frazier International History Museum.” WHAS11. 9 Oct. 2014.

Johnson, Steve. “Powerful ‘Spirits’ exhibit examines slave trade.” Chicago Tribune (Online). 1 Oct. 2014.

Finley, Marty. “Frazier History Museum to upgrade its Museum Row profile.” Louisville Business First. 10 Sep. 2014.

Stines, Allison. “Bittners celebrates 160 years of design.” Louisville Business First. 5 Sep. 2014.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “Exploring history: Frazier to focus on ‘White Christmas,’ Lewis and Clark, Prohibition.” The Courier-Journal. 29 Aug. 2014: A3–A4.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “Frazier plans $1.4M renovation.” The Courier-Journal. 19 Aug. 2014: A4.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “The Frazier to curate courthouse exhibits.” The Courier-Journal. 7 Jul. 2014: A7.

“Frazier History Museum names interim director.” The Courier-Journal. 18 Jun. 2014: A7.

Bowling, Caitlin. “Frazier History Museum names interim director.” Louisville Business First. 16 Jun. 2014.

Gibson, Kevin. “Frazier History Museum’s ‘Gridiron Glory’ exhibit is 5,000 square feet of NFL joy.” Insider Louisville. 16 Jun. 2014.

Keane, Erin. “Frazier History Museum Names Interim Director.” WFPL. 16 Jun. 2014.

“History museum to celebrate Flag Day.” WLKY. 10 Jun. 2014.

Dixon, JJ. “Frazier History Museum’s executive director steps down.” WLKY. 28 May 2014.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “Frazier History Museum director retires this month.” The Courier-Journal. 24 May 2014: A9.

Tribble Greer, Carolyn. “Frazier History Museum executive director to retire.” Louisville Business First. 23 May 2014.

Keane, Erin. “Frazier History Museum Director to Retire.” WFPL. 23 May 2014.

Haskins, Kendrick. “Pro Football Hall of Fame Comes to Louisville.” WAVE 3. 21 May 2014.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “Bourbon exhibit opens at Frazier.” The Courier-Journal. 11 May 2014: A6.

Patton, Janet. “Historic bourbon document unveiled in Louisville as prelude to five-day celebration.” The Lexington Herald-Leader. 9 May 2014.

“Frazier History Museum hosts new bourbon exhibit.” WDRB. 9 May 2014.

“Gridiron Glory at the Frazier.” The Voice-Tribune. 10 Apr. 2014.

“#816: Bowman Field Terminal & The Levy Building; Frazier History Museum; Dan Gediman; and Almost Home.” Louisville Life, KET. 5 Apr. 2014.

Keane, Erin. “Exhibit at Frazier Museum Explores American Flag In All Its (Old) Glory.” WFPL. 3 Mar. 2014.

Triplett, Jo Anne. “Napoleon’s passion: Frazier exhibit showcases some of Napoleon’s prized art collection.” LEO Weekly. 14 Jan. 2014.

Martinez, Natalia. “Parents find solutions for cabin fever.” WAVE 3. 7 Jan. 2014.

Keane, Erin. “Frazier Extends Napoleon Exhibit, Adds Saturday Hours.” WFPL. 1 Jan. 2014.

2013

“Kelly Davis explores Holidays Around the World.” WDRB. 21 Dec. 2013.

“Holiday exhibit opens at the Frazier.” WLKY. 29 Nov. 2013.

“Memories of JFK shared by cartoonist’s son, illustrations featured in museum.” WAVE 3. 23 Nov. 2013.

Van Hoose, Rick. “Exhibit honors late political cartoonist Hugh Haynie.” WLKY. 15 Nov. 2013.

Redding, Rick. “Legends On Both Sides Of Main Street: Honoring Haynie And Ripken.” LouisvilleKY.com. 12 Nov. 2013.

Hammond, Ali. “Frazier Museum opens Hugh Haynie exhibit.” WAVE 3. 10 Nov. 2013.

Bullard, Gabe. “Legendary Louisville Cartoonist Hugh Haynie, Through His Son’s Eyes.” WFPL. 8 Nov. 2013.

Corbin, April. “A touch of madness: Hugh Haynie, the man behind the city’s most memorable editorial cartoons, was as animated as the political figures he drew.” LEO Weekly. 6 Nov. 2013.

Ware, Kyle. “Descending into madness: An evening with Poe at the Frazier Museum.” Insider Louisville. 22 Oct. 2013.

Keane, Erin. “Battlefield, Palace, Exile: Frazier History Museum Offers Intimate Look at Napoleon.” WFPL. 21 Oct. 2013.

Keane, Erin. “Frazier History Museum’s Popular Poe Program Peers Into the Tell-Tale Heart.” WFPL. 21 Oct. 2013.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “Frazier Museum plans Napoleon exhibit: Includes art, personal items.” The Courier-Journal. 7 Oct. 2013: A6.

Suciu, Peter. “Hidden Gem of Louisville: Frazier History Museum.” Armchair General. 12 Jul. 2013.

Rutherford, Mike. “Russ Smith Spends Time With Fellow Mythical Creatures.” Card Chronicle. 10 Jul. 2013.

Keane, Erin. “Frazier Museum Exhibit Explores Natural History, Science, Folklore Behind Mythic Creatures.” WFPL. 14 May 2013.

““Mythic Creatures” move into the Frazier History Museum.” WDRB. 13 May 2013.

Chipman, Melissa. “Thar be dragons! And mermaids and krakens and unicorns at the Frazier Museum.” Insider Louisville. 11 May 2013.

Keane, Erin. “Frazier Museum Exhibit Explores Natural History, Science, Folklore Behind Mythic Creatures.” WFPL. 14 May 2013.

“Frazier opening exhibit on mythical creatures.” The Courier-Journal. 11 May 2013: B3.

“New exhibit at Frazier History Museum looks at Mythic Creatures.” WDRB. 10 May 2013.

“Frazier Museum launches new “Mythic Creature” exhibition.” WLKY. 10 May 2013.

Francis, Catrina. “Frazier highlights evasion, escape aids.” The Gold Standard. 11 Apr. 2013.

Ellis, Laura. “Strange Fruit: A Look at the Transatlantic Slave Trade through “Spirits of the Passage” Exhibit.” WFPL. 6 Apr. 2013.

Francis, Catrina. “Broad effects of slavery explored at Frazier: Owners dehumanized slaves.” The Gold Standard. 7 Mar. 2013.

“#709: Bittners/Brownsboro Hardware/Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt/Louisville Zombie Attack.” Louisville Life, KET. 16 Feb. 2013.

“Stories of Finding Freedom.” WAVE 3. 15 Feb. 2013.

Yost, Mark. “On the Road to Emancipation: Human Transactions.” The Wall Street Journal. 6 Feb. 2013: D7.

Keane, Erin. “Frazier Exhibit Shows Horrors of Slave Trade.” WFPL. 31 Jan. 2013.

Karman III, John R. “Frazier museum looks to continue momentum with exhibit about slave trade.” Louisville Business First. 28 Jan. 2013.

“Frazier History Museum billing ‘Spirits of Passage’ slave trade exhibition as ‘most powerful and important in its history.’” Insider Louisville. 26 Jan. 2013.

Karman III, John R. “‘Diana’ exhibit proves change in strategy paying off for Frazier Museum.” Louisville Business First. 18 Jan. 2013.

“Frazier History Museum gets boost from Princess Diana exhibit, weighs expansion.” Louisville Business First. 18 Jan. 2013.

“Good times for Frazier Museum.” WDRB. 17 Jan. 2013.

“Princess Diana exhibit closes at Frazier History Museum.” WLKY. 13 Jan. 2013.

“Marlin Exhibit at the Frazier.” Marlin Forum. 12 Jan. 2013.

“Over 2500 people visit Frazier Museum for Diana exhibit this weekend.” WDRB. 5 Jan. 2013.

“Frazier Museum purchases another W. Main building.” Louisville Business First. 3 Jan. 2013.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “Frazier Museum buys building: Use uncertain on West Main Street.” The Courier-Journal. 3 Jan. 2013: B3.

2012

“Holidays Around the World at the Frazier History Museum.” WDRB. 4 Dec. 2012.

“#104: Owsley Brown Frazier.” Leadership Landscape TV, KET. 26 Nov. 2012.

Robinson, Andrew. “Inside ‘Top Drawer, 150 years of Bittners.’” Louisville Business First. 16 Nov. 2012.

Robinson, Andrew. “Frazier museum to feature Bittners work.” Louisville Business First. 12 Nov. 2012.

Keane, Erin. “Quoth the Frazier: An Even Edgier Poe Takes the Stage at History Museum.” WFPL. 22 Oct. 2012.

“Diana: A Celebration is now in Louisville.” WAVE 3. 2 Oct. 2012.

“Images: Diana exhibit at Frazier Museum.” WLKY. 26 Sep. 2012.

Scheen, Lexy. “Princess Diana exhibit prepares to open.” WLKY. 15 Sep. 2012.

“The life of Princess Diana at the Frazier History Museum.” WDRB. 14 Sep. 2012.

Jackson, Sarah. “Famous dress makes stop in Louisville.” WAVE 3. 13 Sep. 2012.

“Princess Diana exhibit opens at Louisville’s Frazier History Museum: Exhibition chronicles the life and work of Diana through 150 personal objects, including her wedding gown.” The Lane Report. 12 Sep. 2012.

Anderson, Ashley. “Princess Diana’s Wedding Gown Now At The Frazier.” The Voice-Tribune. 12 Sep. 2012.

“Princess Diana’s wedding gown part of new local exhibit.” WDRB. 12 Sep. 2012.

DeSpain, Patrick. “Final Preparations Underway For Frazier’s Princess Diana Exhibit.” WFPL. 12 Sep. 2012.

Scheen, Lexy. “Princess Diana’s wedding dress, other mementos arrive in Louisville.” WLKY. 12 Sep. 2012.

“Princess Diana’s wedding dress, other mementos.” WLKY. 12 Sep. 2012.

Shafer, Sheldon S. “Frazier’s will leaves collection to museum: It’s unknown if facility will get any money.” The Courier-Journal. 6 Sep. 2012: A1, A8.

“Frazier Museum will be well taken care of after the passing og its founder.” WHAS11. 6 Sep. 2012.

Anderson, Ashley. “Celebrating The History Of A Legend.” The Voice-Tribune. 30 Aug. 2012.

“Owsley Brown Frazier lived a life of giving.” Louisville Business First. 24 Aug. 2012.

“Frazier is remembered for his humor, generosity.” Louisville Business First. 23 Aug. 2012.

“Honoring Owsley Brown Frazier.” The Voice-Tribune. 23 Aug. 2012.

“Remembering Owsley Brown Frazier.” The Voice-Tribune. 23 Aug. 2012.

“Owsley Brown Frazier laid to rest.” WAVE 3. 22 Aug. 2012.

“Funeral services for Owsley Brown Frazier.” WDRB. 22 Aug. 2012.

“Images: Samurai exhibit at Frazier Museum.” WLKY. 22 Aug. 2012.

“Philanthropist Owsley Brown Frazier remembered at funeral.” WLKY. 22 Aug. 2012.

“Visitation held Tuesday for Owsley Brown Frazier.” WLKY. 21 Aug. 2012.

“Obituaries: Frazier, Owsley Brown.” The Courier-Journal. 18 Aug. 2012: B6.

Jackson, Sarah. “Funeral services arranged for Owsley Brown Frazier.” WAVE 3. 17 Aug. 2012.

Leonard, Connie. “Friends and leaders mourn the loss of Owsley Brown Frazier.” WAVE 3. 17 Aug. 2012.

“Community remembers Louisville philanthropist Owsley Brown Frazier.” WHAS11. 17 Aug. 2012.

“Talks to Ed Hamilton about his friend Owsley Brown Frazier.” The411 with Sherlene Shanklin, WHAS11. 17 Aug. 2012.

“Funeral arrangements announced for Owsley Brown Frazier.” WLKY. 17 Aug. 2012.

“Media reports: Owsley Frazier, one of Louisville’s wealthiest people, dies at 77.” Insider Louisville. 16 Aug. 2012.

Green, Ed. “Owsley Brown Frazier dies at age 77.” Louisville Business First. 16 Aug. 2012.

“Owsley Brown Frazier, businessman and philanthropist, dies at age 77.” The Lane Report. 16 Aug. 2012.

“Philanthropist Owsley Brown Frazier dies.” WAVE 3. 16 Aug. 2012.

“Businessman and philanthropist Owsley Brown Frazier dies.” WDRB. 16 Aug. 2012.

Keane, Erin. “Philanthropist Owsley Brown Frazier Dies.” WFPL. 16 Aug. 2012.

“Philanthropist Owsley Brown Frazier dies.” WLKY. 16 Aug. 2012.

“‘My Brother, My Enemy.’” Kentucky Living. 1 Aug. 2012.

Keane, Erin. “Princess Diana Exhibit Coming to Frazier.” WFPL. 24 Jul. 2012.

Triplett, Jo Anne. “The way of the samurai: Frazier History Museum displays more than 200 pieces of art, clothing and swords.” LEO Weekly. 4 Jul. 2012.

Bennett, Alec, preparer. “History of the 32nd Indiana Infantry Monument.” History Program, National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Jul. 2011. Last revised Jul. 2012.

“The Frazier History Museum.” C-SPAN Cities Tour, C-SPAN. 12 Jun. 2012.

“Client: Frazier Historical Arms Museum, Louisville, Kentucky.” Time Machine AG. 29 May 2012.

“‘Civil War: My Brother, My Enemy’ opens June 2 at Ky. history center.” The Lane Report. 21 May 2012.

“The Shatner Unveiling At The Frazier History Museum.” The Voice-Tribune. 17 May 2012.

Gross, Julie. “William Shatner tours the Frazier Museum and brings a 200 lb bronze friend.” Louisville Magazine. 16 May 2012.

Stacy, Stephani. “Shatner donates samurai sculpture to Frazier museum.” Louisville Business First. 15 May 2012.

“Captain Kirk beams up today for Louisville appearance.” WAVE 3. 15 May 2012.

“SLIDESHOW: “Star Trek’s” William Shatner unveils sculpture at the Frazier.” WDRB. 15 May 2012.

Keane, Erin. “Shatner Donates Samurai Statue to Frazier Museum.” WFPL. 15 May 2012.

“Shatner to unveil samurai sculpture in Louisville.” WLKY. 15 May 2012.

“Frazier History Museum exhibition unlocks the mysteries of the ancient samurai.” WDRB. 14 May 2012.

Shaw, Terri. “Frazier Museum Exclusive: Samurai Warrior.” Louisville Magazine. 12 May 2012.

“Princess Diana exhibit heading to Louisville.” WDRB. 26 Mar. 2012.

“Exhibit on Princess Diana will be at Frazier museum.” The Courier-Journal. 19 Mar. 2012: B2.

“‘Diana: A Celebration’ coming to Louisville’s Frazier History Museum in September.” Insider Louisville. 16 Mar. 2012.

2011

Triplett, Jo Anne. “That ‘70s show: Exhibit documents Kentucky culture 35 years ago.” LEO Weekly. 28 Dec. 2011.

“Frazier History Museum celebrates Christmas around the world.” WAVE 3. 11 Dec. 2011.

Gross, Julie. “Toy soldiers make their debut at the Frazier Museum.” Louisville Magazine. 9 Dec. 2011.

Molstad, Cheryl. “Largest display of toy soldiers in US showing at Frazier.” The Gold Standard. 8 Dec. 2011.

“Toy soldier collection marches to Louisville museum.” The State Journal. 6 Dec. 2011.

St. Pierre, Hannah. ““My Brother, My Enemy,” Kentucky’s Civil War History Brought To Life Through Local Stories.” LouisvilleKY.com. 6 Nov. 2011.

“#601: Prohibition/Frazier Museum Civil War Exhibit/Judith Gibbons/Bars to Walls.” Louisville Life, KET. 5 Nov. 2011.

Nickell, Patti. “Louisville museum’s exhibit offers compelling details of the Civil War.” The Lexington Herald-Leader. 28 Oct. 2011.

Kaufman, Steve. “Leonardo, Princess Di and Samurais: Frazier Museum’s Madeleine Burnside ‘rethinking whole idea of an arms museum.’” Insider Louisville. 26 Aug. 2011.

“Historical painting replica done in Lego’s.” WAVE 3. 26 Aug. 2011.

Tucker, Brian. “‘Da Vinci: The Genius’ at the Frazier History Museum: A must see.” Insider Louisville. 12 Aug. 2011.

Redding, Rick. “Get A Little Exposure To Genius At The Frazier.” LouisvilleKY.com. 12 Aug. 2011.

Harris, Gareth. “Royal Armouries sets sights on North America.” Museums Journal. 111.07 (1 Jul. 2011): 7.

Clinton, Shannon. “CFO of the Year: Craig Mooney safeguards history at Frazier.” Louisville Business First. 24 Jun. 2011.

Triplett, Jo Anne. “Leonardo of all trades: Frazier History Museum honors da Vinci’s other passions.” LEO Weekly. 1 Jun. 2011.

ArtsLouisville1. “Frazier History Museum’s New Vision.” YouTube. 5 May 2011.

Kaelin, Brigid. “Royal Wedding Parties, Mawwage, And Fairy Tales.” LouisvilleKY.com. 29 Apr. 2011.

Kaelin, Brigid. “Royal Wedding At The Frazier Museum.” LouisvilleKY.com. 25 Apr. 2011.

Karman III, John R. “Frazier Museum to increase focus on history, temporary exhibits.” Louisville Business First. 1 Apr. 2011.

Boyd, Terry. “Da Vinci code? Ads hint at major traveling exhibition coming to the Frazier Museum.” Insider Louisville. 24 Mar. 2011.

“Frazier Museum hosting World Water Day March 22.” Insider Louisville. 14 Mar. 2011.

Muhammad, Larry. “Black history tribute.” The Courier-Journal. 21 Jan. 2011: D6.

2010

Etheridge, Kellie. “The Good. The Bad. The Collectable.” The Gold Standard. 1 Dec. 2010.

Ansari, Maira. “New exhibit at the Frazier International History Museum.” WAVE 3. 21 Nov. 2010.

Summer. “The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly” exhibit opening at the Frazier Museum.” My Little Pony Collector. 20 Nov. 2010.

Summer. “My Little Pony Collection is featured in Frazier International History Museum’s Exhibit!” My Little Pony Collector. 17 Nov. 2010.

“Nostalgia, toys and the movies: Frazier Museum’s ‘The Good. The Bad. The Cuddly’ opens November 20.” Insider Louisville. 12 Nov. 2010.

Graney, Christopher M. “The Making of the Fathers of Astronomy Exhibit.” Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal. 1.9 (Oct. 2010): 10–13.

“A coup for the Frazier.” The Courier-Journal. 21 Aug. 2010: A6.

Malagon, Elvia. “Slab of Civil War history given shelter at museum: Memorial pays tribute to Indiana regiment.” The Courier-Journal. 19 Aug. 2010: B1, B5.

“Arts Around Kentuckiana.” WAVE 3. 19 Aug. 2010.

Caceci, Tom. “TR’s “Big (Fire) Stick: President Roosevelt’s Holland & Holland Double Rifle.” Gun Digest 2011. 14 Jul. 2010.

Ulber, Emily. “Price for Lincoln papers tops $30K: Museum buys document that declared first lady insane.” The Cincinnati Enquirer. 12 Jun. 2010: C2.

“Mary Todd Lincoln papers to remain in Louisville museum.” WAVE 3. 12 Jun. 2010.

Oseland, Chris-Rachael. “Pirates take over the Fraziaaaaar!” Louisville Magazine. 20 May 2010.

“Derby Pretty at the Frazier.” Courier Journal. 5 May 2010: Velocity 26.

Cohen, Ben. “So This Is Why People Go To The Kentucky Derby.” Deadspin. 1 May 2010.

Fischer, Tom. “Dennis Rodman’s Derby Pretty Party.” Bourbon Blog. 1 May 2010.

Lane, Laura. “Alert, Derby fans: Dennis Rodman coming to DJ.” ESPN. 29 Apr. 2010.

“BRIEFS.” Civil War Times. 49.2 (Apr. 2010): 12.