FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Heritage Council has announced the final round of America250KY Sub-Grant Awards supporting the preservation of historic sites in Kentucky in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. And two communities in our area are receiving the grants.

Martin County will receive $20,000 to create an exhibit commemorating President Lyndon B. Johnson’s declaration of a War on Poverty during a visit to Inez in 1964.

The Wayland Historical Society and Mountain Sports Hall of Fame are also receiving $20,000 to work with BitSource to develop an interactive exhibit celebrating coal camp life and small-town sports heritage.

These grants are part of a larger statewide initiative administered by the Kentucky Historical Society to ensure that Kentucky’s rich and diverse heritage is recognized and preserved for future generations.