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WELCOME TO THE WENDELL H. FORD
GOVERNMENT EDUCATION CENTER

  • A place to discover how government really works!
  • A center for discovering how to participate in the political process.
  • A powerful educational experience opening eyes to the many opportunities for honorable careers in government.
  • A fitting tribute to the lifetime of public service by a notable Kentuckian.
 US Senator (retired) Wendell H. Ford designated the Owensboro Museum of Science and History as a repository for the artifacts, photographs, and selected documents from his historic political career.  In its previous location, the museum housed a Wendell Ford room which exhibited many items from his experience; but, in 1995, the museum moved to a larger, historic downtown location and the vision of a Wendell H. Ford Government Education Center became a reality.

We honor the achievements of Senator Ford, but even more importantly, we promote participation by our citizens, students and adults, in the governmental and political process.  What greater tribute could there be to a great American than to inspire our best and brightest to enter the arena of public service so vital to the success of the American Democracy.
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Through the establishment of the Wendell H. Ford Government Education Center, the Owensboro Museum of Science and History and its supporters, have created an environment that will uniquely enhance the classroom experience for thousands of students and expose all citizens to the rich heritage of the American Democracy.
The Wendell H. Ford Government Educational Center at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History may be reserved for meetings and receptions.  For more information please call the museum, (270) 687-2732, email to kolson@owensboromuseum.org or use the contact page.