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Harland Sanders' personal memorabilia and former properties are scheduled for public auction in Kentucky

Harland Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, will have his personal artifacts and former properties auctioned to the public. The Menish Group is conducting the auction, which features 71 items including his iconic black bow tie, a personal pressure cooker, and a 1964 planner. The auction will culminate in a live event in Shelbyville, Kentucky, on July 28, while sealed bids for his 5,000-square-foot home, Blackwood Hall, and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House are being accepted until July 31. These items were preserved for decades by the Settle family, who purchased the properties from the Sanders family in 1974. The collection includes a commercial gas range, a personal briefcase, and a bust sculpted by his daughter. Auctioneer Jonathan Klunk noted that while Sanders is famous for his signature look, he often wore clip-on bow ties. The auction highlights the legacy of a marketing genius who pioneered the franchise model and became a global ambassador for Kentucky.

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