About the Memorial
Learn about the design, hours of operation, and location.
The Design Concept
The concept is based on a modern interpretation of the historic wailing wall in Jerusalem. The native limestone and granite wall emerges from the enfolding landscape and sweeps along a graceful arc forming a subtle enclosure. A biblical passage from Jeremiah 31 begins the experience along the wall where names and messages are engraved.
The dark granite memorial wall transforms into a sweeping native stone wall which forms a womb-like enclosure. Within this enclosure resides an award-winning bronze statue of Rachel Weeping for Her Children by sculptor Sondra Jonson.
The Kentucky Memorial for the Unborn is a contemplative, healing and living garden.
Address and Hours of Operation
The memorial is located at 215 East Main Street, Frankfort, Ky, 40601. Travel time to the Lexington Bluegrass Airport via US 60 is approximately 25 minutes and to the Louisville International Airport is approximately 1 hour via I-64/I-264.
From the entrance of Frankfort Cemetery, follow the directional signs all the way to the back of the cemetery, turn right onto the paved drive ending in a cul-de-sac. The memorial is on the right side of the cul-de-sac facing the Kentucky River and the Capitol Building.
Hours of operation:
April – September: 8:00am – 7:30pm
October – March: 8:00am – 5:30pm