The national bicentennial of the War of 1812 begins this year, and Kentucky played an extremely significant role in this story of conflict, often called America’s “Second War of Independence.” War Hawks & Valiant Volunteers: Kentuckians in the War of 1812 is a museum-quality exhibition exploring the causes and consequences of the war, the major battles, and the leaders and citizen soldiers who inspired song and legend. Graphic panels, computer quizzes, and artifacts will illustrate the story.