NKY History Hour Archives - Page 4 of 4

BCM’s History Hour: A conversation about Covington’s Cathedral Basilica on February 24

February 22, 2021February 21, 20210

A stone facade which mirrors Paris’ Notre Dame, Italian mosaics containing at least 70,000 pieces. Murals by famous realist artist…

February 6, 2021February 5, 20210

For centuries, the Ohio River has been a main thoroughfare for travelers and industry, tracing the border of Northern Kentucky…

January 30, 2021January 29, 20210

What is it about these modest brown buildings on quiet West Maple Avenue in Ft. Mitchell that has attracted famous…

January 26, 2021January 25, 20210

From the time the first troop in the U.S. was formed in the Commonwealth more than 100 years ago, thousands…

January 5, 2021January 4, 20211

Thomas More University has undergone numerous transformations since its founding a century ago. Begun as a teachers’ college for women…

December 6, 2020December 5, 20200

Ever wonder what the world looks like from the bottom of a privy shaft? What can you learn about people…

November 17, 2020November 17, 20200

In March 1856, a dead body washed onto the shore of the Mississippi River with its arms and legs tied…

November 2, 2020November 1, 20200

Take a look at the remarkable life and times of Ormsby MacKnight Mitchel, dubbed “Kentucky’s Astronomer General,” during Behringer-Crawford Museum’s…

October 5, 2020October 4, 20200

A new book celebrating the leadership of women who have shaped the arts in Greater Cincinnati will be the focus…

September 9, 2020September 8, 20200

Covington is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own history and personality. From grand homes and civic buildings to…