Ten Commandments monument returns to Kentucky Capitol grounds after decades in storage

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - A Ten Commandments monument donated to Kentucky in 1971 has been returned to permanent display on the New State Capitol grounds in Monument Park.

The restoration follows passage of House Joint Resolution 15 during the 2025 Regular Session, which directed the monument’s return to public display.

The resolution passed House 79-13 and the Senate 32-6 and became law without Gov. Beshear’s signature.

The Kentucky State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles donated the granite monument to the Commonwealth in 1971. The monument remained on display at the New State Capitol grounds until the 1980s, when it was moved to storage during construction.

The monument is now permanently displayed in Monument Park on the capitol grounds.