# 2026-22994: Kentucky Museum Plans Return of Native Cultural Items

2026-22994, Notice of Intended Repatriation: William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-11-12, effective 2026-12-14 (as of 2026-11-12).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22994
- As of: 2026-11-12
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22994
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 72898
- Published: 2026-11-12
- Effective: 2026-12-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-12

## In one line

Kentucky Museum Plans Return of Native Cultural Items

## Summary

The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky plans to return several Native American cultural items, mainly old ceramic pieces linked to tribes in Kentucky. These items were taken long ago and will be repatriated starting December 14, 2026. This respectful move affects Native American tribes and honors their heritage without any cost impact.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology, University of Kentucky (WSWM) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Six Native funerary items to be returned: benefit, low. The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology intends to return six unassociated funerary objects (mostly ceramic items, including an effigy sherd and a ceramic vessel) that came from sites in Calloway, Fulton, and Hickman Counties, Kentucky. These items have a documented cultural affiliation with the…
- Who can request repatriation and timing: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation to the museum and must show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are culturally affiliated. Repatriation to an approved requestor may occur on or after December 14, 2026; if co…

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## Sources
- [2026-22994 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/12/2026-22994/notice-of-intended-repatriation-william-s-webb-museum-of-anthropology-university-of-kentucky)
- [2026-22994 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-12/pdf/2026-22994.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22994 (as of 2026-11-12).