![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/153e32620cffbd999fa3637cc30e197d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Hotels With Free Breakfast in Frankfort
If you're looking for an accommodation in Frankfort that serves free breakfast, we've got you covered. Hotels.com can help you find a spot to call home while you're visiting. Whether you want to start your day with a cappuccino or some fluffy eggs, there are 9 Frankfort hotels with free breakfast. Local attractions such as Kentucky Governor's Mansion and Kentucky State Capitol are worth a stop during your visit.
What Are the Best Things to See and Do in Frankfort?
After sipping on your morning coffee, you'll find a variety of ways to have fun in Frankfort.
- Parks
- Old Governor’s Mansion
- Leslie Morris Park
- Floral Clock Monument
- Kentucky Governor's Mansion
- Capital City Museum
- Old State Capitol
- Kentucky State Capitol
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Castle & Key Distillery
Museums & Art Galleries
Sights & Landmarks