33K views · 1K reactions | With only 60 days until the #KyDerby, check out old footage from the Kentucky Derby Museum from the 60th running. In 1934, watching the race "from the track" was taken literally. | Kentucky Derby | Facebook

1941 -- Whirlaway wins the #KyDerby and then becomes the fifth horse to win the #TripleCrown. | Kentucky Derby

In 1961, celebrities at the Akron Soap Box Derby included stars from the TV show Route 66, George Maharis and Martin Milner, who rode in Corvettes during the Parade of Champions. Other celebrity guests were country singer Eddy Arnold and actor Peter Brown. #soapboxderby #akron #history #route66 | Around Akron with Blue Green

157K views · 1.3K reactions | “Just being a Kentucky kid and paintin’ Kentucky Derby winners is just cool.”   Go #behindthescenes to see how our Winner’s Circle exhibit comes to life through the work of local artist, Mike Prather. He’s painted the replica horses of these champs year after year for the museum!  #DerbyMuseum #MuseumMonday #Sovereignty | Kentucky Derby Museum | Facebook