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What’s New Version 5.2.1
Fixes issue preventing tours from appearing in search results. Adds link to rate and review in app store. Minor security improvements.
Description
Explore Kentucky History is a free app that puts Kentucky’s History at your fingertips. Explore Kentucky’s many unique historic places and take self-guided tours of the state’s rich history.
The Kentucky Historical Society explores the state’s history through its historical sites, markers, and landscapes. Find interesting people, places and events in Kentucky’s history, and take curated historical tours through regions and communities across the state. With a growing list of interpretive stories, beginning with the state’s historical markers, each point on the interactive GPS-enabled map includes historical information about the location, along with historic images from Kentucky’s archival collections and historical publications. Many sites also include short documentary videos or audio clips based on expert research or oral history interviews. You can find more information about Kentucky Historical Society on the web at history.ky.gov or visit the project website at explorekyhistory.ky.gov.
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Version history 23 versions
Build 884775001v5.2.12026-04-22 00:46:07
Fixes issue preventing tours from appearing in search results. Adds link to rate and review in app store. Minor security improvements.
Build 884296433v5.22026-04-08 22:44:29
Performance enhancements, bug fixes, and other improvements
Build 879845266v5.1.12025-11-18 01:57:37
Fixes issue with modal maps
Build 878933475v5.12025-10-14 23:30:06
Bug fixes and other improvements
Build 871979964v5.0.52025-01-23 23:07:49
- Improved audio and video experience
- Improved contrast on maps
- Additional contextual information when browsing entries
- Bug fixes and other improvements
Build 868904708v5.0.42024-09-10 20:33:42
Support for tinted icons, dark mode assets, bug fixes and other minor improvements
Build 862864943v5.0.32024-01-12 21:07:12
Bug fixes and other minor improvements.
Build 859927712v5.0.22023-09-14 23:21:22
Maintenance update
Build 851266093v5.0.12022-08-02 16:56:02
Explore Kentucky History version 5.0/5.0.1 includes bug fixes, a design refresh, and new features such as the ability to add bookmarks, change the text size, and more.
Build 836163835v4.0.12020-05-27 23:09:28
Minor fixes for previous release
Build 836058564v4.0.02020-05-21 23:33:21
Design refresh
Build 833907593v3.2.02019-12-06 23:30:56
- Support for system dark mode
- Improved offline mode
- New map interface
- Performance improvements
Build 831353891v3.1.02019-05-18 11:50:35
Fixes map bug and adds new map interface.
Build 829364310v3.0.12018-11-21 14:19:55
Welcome to ExploreKYHistory 3.0!
- New and improved user interface
- Native 3D-enabled maps (try a two finger swipe for a cool 3D view)
- Offline functionality (text-only)
- New Discover page highlights featured and nearby content
- Stories page now shows recent additions by default, with filters for nearby and featured
- Search for stories, tours, and files
- Plus lots of technical improvements
*3.0.1 includes minor fixes and layout improvements for iPad
Build 828481141v3.02018-09-05 21:19:31
Welcome to Explore Kentucky History 3.0!
- New and improved user interface
- Native 3D-enabled maps (try a two finger swipe to tilt the map)
- Offline functionality (text-only)
- New Discover page highlights featured and nearby content
- Stories page now shows recent additions by default, with filters for nearby and featured
- Search for stories, tours, and files
- Plus lots of technical improvements
Build 824188320v2.0.12017-10-27 23:12:31
Improvements and updates for iOS11
Build 817468432v2.02016-05-23 02:07:55
A totally new design featuring an improved reading experience and more ways to find and share stories near your current location.
Build 434632631v1.4.12014-03-03 18:21:41
Fixed link coloring and back button bugs.
Build 268352632v1.42013-12-25 02:42:52
UI improvements, bug fixes, Omeka 2.x support
Build 16017880v1.32013-08-07 21:05:49
Updated graphics.
Build 15828939v1.22013-07-15 22:22:09
Fixed Facebook/Twitter integration and various other bug fixes.
Build 10255843v1.12012-09-07 15:59:26
Fixed Facebook Integration
Build 9580641v1.02012-08-01 21:31:50
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Availability 75 of 75 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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| US | en-US | Free | 5 | 4.6 | 5.2.1 |
| AG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| AI | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| AO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| AR | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| BB | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| BF | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| BJ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| BO | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| BR | pt-BR | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| BS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| BW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| BZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| CD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| CG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| CI | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| CL | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| CM | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| CO | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| CR | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| CV | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| DM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| DO | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| DZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| EC | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| GA | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| GD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| GH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| GM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| GT | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| GW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| GY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| HN | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
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| KE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| KN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| KY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| LC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| LR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| LY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| MA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| MG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| ML | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| MS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| MU | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| MW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| MX | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| MZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
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| NE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| NG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| NI | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| PA | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| PE | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| PY | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| RW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| SC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| SL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| SN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| SR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| ST | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| SV | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| SZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| TC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| TD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| TN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| TT | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| TZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| UG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| UY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| VC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| VE | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| VG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| ZM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
| ZW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 5.2.1 |
Change log 27 changes · ZM
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releaseNotes updated
Fixes issue preventing tours from appearing in search results. Adds link to rate and review in app store. Minor security improvements.
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description updated
Explore Kentucky History is a free app that puts Kentucky’s History at your fingertips. Explore Kentucky’s many unique historic places and take self-guided tour
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subtitle updated
Kentucky Historical Society
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name updated
Explore Kentucky History
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Version 5.2.1 released
Fixes issue preventing tours from appearing in search results. Adds link to rate and review in app store. Minor security improvements.
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Version 5.2 released
Performance enhancements, bug fixes, and other improvements
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Version 5.1.1 released
Fixes issue with modal maps
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Version 5.1 released
Bug fixes and other improvements
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Version 5.0.5 released
- Improved audio and video experience
- Improved contrast on maps
- Additional contextual information when browsing entries
- Bug fixes and other improvements
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Version 5.0.4 released
Support for tinted icons, dark mode assets, bug fixes and other minor improvements
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Version 5.0.3 released
Bug fixes and other minor improvements.
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Version 5.0.2 released
Maintenance update
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Version 5.0.1 released
Explore Kentucky History version 5.0/5.0.1 includes bug fixes, a design refresh, and new features such as the ability to add bookmarks, change the text size, and more.
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Version 4.0.1 released
Minor fixes for previous release
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Version 4.0.0 released
Design refresh
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Version 3.2.0 released
- Support for system dark mode
- Improved offline mode
- New map interface
- Performance improvements
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Version 3.1.0 released
Fixes map bug and adds new map interface.
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Version 3.0.1 released
Welcome to ExploreKYHistory 3.0!
- New and improved user interface
- Native 3D-enabled maps (try a two finger swipe for a cool 3D view)
- Offline functionality (text-only)
- New Discover page highlights featured and nearby content
- Stories
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Version 3.0 released
Welcome to Explore Kentucky History 3.0!
- New and improved user interface
- Native 3D-enabled maps (try a two finger swipe to tilt the map)
- Offline functionality (text-only)
- New Discover page highlights featured and nearby content
- St
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Version 2.0.1 released
Improvements and updates for iOS11
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Version 2.0 released
A totally new design featuring an improved reading experience and more ways to find and share stories near your current location.
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Version 1.4.1 released
Fixed link coloring and back button bugs.
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Version 1.4 released
UI improvements, bug fixes, Omeka 2.x support
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Version 1.3 released
Updated graphics.
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Version 1.2 released
Fixed Facebook/Twitter integration and various other bug fixes.
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Version 1.1 released
Fixed Facebook Integration
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Version 1.0 released