Our Rich History: History is all around us; presenting local history on a national level
By David Childs Northern Kentucky University In expressing his stance against slavery, Kentuckian Abraham Lincoln stated, “the world has never…
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BCPL July calendar of events for adults includes Underground Railroad photo exhibit — and a lot more
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of July. A…
BCPL ‘Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad,’ opens June 14
They left during the middle of the night—often carrying little more than the knowledge that moss grows on the north…
Our Rich History: Henry Boyd, once a slave, became a prominent African-American furniture maker
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Henry Boyd was born on a Kentucky plantation as a slave in 1802. For…
Underground Railroad marker to be dedicated in Rising Sun, IN for family with Boone County roots
A public dedication ceremony for an Indiana state historical marker commemorating the Barkshire Family and their efforts to help freedom…
NKU students, faculty in third year of archeological excavations at New Richmond’s Parker Academy site
By David Kubota NKyTribune reporter Students and faculty from Northern Kentucky University recently began their third year of archeological excavations…
Underground Railroad movie being filmed at Boone County locations, including the Dinsmore Homestead
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A movie about the Underground Railroad is being filmed at several Boone County locations,…