Kentucky by Heart: Collecting promotional ‘swag’; NKY History Hour; gearing up for KY Book Festival
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Sauntering through the aisles of promotional booths at professional or educational conferences and picking up…
NKY History Hour
Read More
November 4 NKY History hour to revisit MLB great Jim Bunning’s journey ‘From the Mound to the Hill’
Few figures have left a mark on Northern Kentucky quite like Jim Bunning — Major League Baseball pitcher, U.S. Senator,…
NKY History Hour to explore life of eccentric botanist Rafinesque, led by NKyTribune columnist Steve Flairty
The spirit of Constantine Rafinesque — scientist, scholar, and self-proclaimed genius — still lingers at Transylvania University nearly two centuries…
R.L. Barth and the human side of Vietnam through poetry during BCM’s NKY History Hour
From the battlefields of Vietnam to the pages of powerful verse, Covington-born poet R.L. Barth has spent a lifetime turning…
Explore the history of archaeology in NKY during Behringer-Crawford’s Aug. 26 NKY History Hour
Who first uncovered Northern Kentucky’s buried past? From WPA excavations to local digs that shaped our understanding of the region,…
BCM’s Jason French to offer nuanced look at War of 1812 during August 12 NKY History Hour
The Ohio River Valley was more than a border. It was a battleground of ideas, identities and ambitions. Join Behringer-Crawford…
July 29 NKY History Hour to trace settlement patterns in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties
What did early Native inhabitants and 18th and 19th-Century settlers have in common? They all sought the same things: fresh…
BCM’s June 17 NKY History Hour to explore how Northern Kentucky saved baseball in Cincinnati
Professional baseball in Cincinnati nearly disappeared forever when the original Red Stockings disbanded in 1870, but two Northern Kentucky teams…
BCM’s NKY History Hour discusses Black self-defense in Post-Civil War Kentucky
After the Civil War, newly freed African Americans in Kentucky faced a time of great uncertainty and danger. In the…
KCPL’s Dave Schroeder to explore NKY’s German Catholic heritage during May 20 NKY history hour
Towering spires, intricate stained glass and deep cultural roots, Northern Kentucky’s German Catholic parishes are more than places of worship….
Sculptor Matt Langford to explore NKY’s history in three dimensions during May 6 NKY History Hour
Have you ever wondered about the people whose names grace Northern Kentucky’s streets, cities and landmarks? From Mary Ingles Highway…
Bill Fowler to share details of 3,500-mile bicycle ride across U.S. during April 8 NKY History Hour
Experience an inspiring tale of adventure and perseverance at the next NKY History Hour presentation by Behringer-Crawford Museum. On Tuesday,…
BCM’s March 11 NKY History hour to preview new documentary on history of Newport Barracks
Once a key military post at the junction of the Licking and Ohio Rivers, the Newport Barracks played a pivotal…
BCM’s February 25 NKY History Hour to track past and future of Cincinnati’s Historic Railway
From steam engines to modern locomotives, Cincinnati’s railroad has shaped the region’s economy for over a century. But what happens…
February 11 NKY History Hour to explore inspiring life story of Kentucky’s own Harlan Hubbard
Journey through the unconventional life of Harlan Hubbard, Kentucky’s own visionary artist, writer and sustainability pioneer, during the next NKY…
NKY History Hour kicks off 2025 season Jan. 14 with Peter Bronson’s tale of how the midwest was won
Discover the untold stories of courage and survival that shaped the tri-state region as Behringer-Crawford Museum launches the 2025 season…
Captain Alan Bernstein to navigate history of iconic BB Riverboats during BCM’s Nov. 26 NKY History Hour
Embark on a historical journey along the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky riverfront with Captain Alan Bernstein during Behringer-Crawford Museum’s next NKY History…
Retrace the history of St. Elizabeth Hospital during Behringer-Crawford’s Nov. 12 NKY History Hour
Founded in 1861, St. Elizabeth Hospital traces its roots to the visionary leadership of Henrietta Cleveland. Recognizing the needs of…
Discover the secrets of Cincinnati’s abandoned subway during BCM’s October 1 NKY History Hour
Beneath the bustling streets of Cincinnati lies a hidden relic of a forgotten dream — a two-mile subway tunnel that…
Uncover the surprising origins of fast food during BCM’s August 20 NKY History Hour
If you thought fast food only dates back to McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken, think again! The roots of fast…
Author Jessica Whitehead to revisit Kentucky Derby History during BCM’s Aug. 6 NKY History Hour
Behringer-Crawford Museum announces a special virtual NKY History Hour on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. Author Jessica K. Whitehead…
BCM to celebrate political, aviation career of NKY native Amy McGrath during July 10 NKY History Hour
(Editor’s note: Amy McGrath has been called to the White House on the original, scheduled event date. This story has…