Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

Born in Shelby County, Kentucky, Whitney Young was a leading civil rights activist and head of the National Urban League during the 1960s. His work helped shape national policy and advance economic opportunity during the Civil Rights Movement. #HOKC #KYcolonels #WhitneyYoung

SoKY Patriots is a Good Works Grant recipient providing essential resources and support to veterans, individuals with disabilities, and their families to improve stability and quality of life. Learn more at sokypatriots.org #SoKYPatriotsInc #KentuckyColonels #GoodWorks

The Honorable Order has turned Kentucky’s spirit of service into lasting change. Since 1951, the Order has awarded $72 million dollars to nonprofits across the Commonwealth. A proud reminder that Kentucky’s history isn’t just something we preserve — it’s something we live. #HOKC

Are you enjoying Homecoming as much as we are? Share your favorite photos with us by using #Homecoming2026 in your social media posts! We’re thrilled to have you here, Colonels! #HOKC #KYcolonels #KentuckyColonels #Homecoming2026

Actor and Kentucky Colonel Tom Mix was Hollywood’s first true Western movie star, appearing in hundreds of films during the silent era. His cowboy persona helped define the Western genre for generations. #FamousColonels #HOKC #KYcolonels #KentuckyColonels