One of the most notable pastimes at the Kentucky Derby is a playing of the old Stephen Foster song "My Old Kentucky Home." ...

The song emphasizes the humanity and close family ties of the enslaved population at a time when African Americans were routinely dehumanized and caricatured. And then there's this from Louisville ...

I reluctantly gave away my mother’s heavy duty 1950’s Singer sewing machine to a charitable organization. A truck driver ...

Following the success of the past two years, My Old Kentucky Home State Park’s revival of the locally beloved Colonel’s Barbecue will continue May 4 as an after-Derby activity. Park Director Jeremy ...

The "Riders Up" call has been given. “My Old Kentucky Home” has been sung. And the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is officially in the books. A little rain didn't rain on Sovereignty ...

It is a great place to relax and unplug, while still having some of those modern comforts that a home provides,” they said. A view of one of two beds at My Old Kentucky Dome. Victoria Stiles ...

the bugler sounded the call to the post and the horses began to enter the famed Churchill Downs Racetrack as the University of Louisville marching band and choir performed “My Old Kentucky Home.” ...

The Kentucky Oaks 2025, the second biggest day of racing at Churchill Downs, is finally here. And today is all about the ...

This garland is crafted from over 400 roses and weighs about 40 pounds. Listening to the playing of "My Old Kentucky Home" at the Kentucky Derby is an annual tearshedder for every native born ...