History of the Steamboat

Exploring the history of one of the oldest methods of transportation.

Celebrating America’s River Roots

Festival highlights the importance of river cities in America’s history.

Digging for Answers to Civil War Massacre

Team digs at site where 22 black Civil War soldiers believed to be massacred.

Traveling Smithsonian Exhibit Debutes in Kentucky

“Americans” is based on an exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Honoring a Kentucky Aviation Pioneer

A special honor for an aviation pioneer from Kentucky.

History of Kentucky’s South-Central Region

A look at how the region was settled and how it developed.

The History of Lake Cumberland

It took an act of Congress to create what is now Lake Cumberland.

History of the Lake Cumberland Region

Toby Gibbs looks at the history of, and some interesting facts about, the region.

Lexington Freedom Train Monument Unveiled

The monument honors Lewis and Harriet Hayden.

Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Center Celebrates Juneteenth

The museum welcomed patrons free of charge on Thursday.

Go Inside the Home of the Man Credited with Founding NKY

General James Taylor played a pivatol role in the founding of Northern Kentucky.

Founding Father’s Role in Drafting Kentucky’s Constitution

Author Denis Fleming used firsthand accounts to piece together Kentucky’s history.

WWII Soldier’s Remains Returned to His KY Home

The homecoming in Central City was 81 years in the making.

New Lab Protecting Stories of Kentucky’s Past

The new state-of-the-art lab is developing new technologies to protect and share Kentucky’s history.

Exploring Lexington’s Underground Railroad History

A Lexington group wants to educate the community about the city’s history.

Congressman Barr Pushes to Expand Camp Nelson

Rep. Barr is sponsoring a bill that, if passed, would allow for Camp Nelson to be expanded.

How Nation’s Founding Father Influenced KY’s Constitution

Denis Fleming’s book about Thomas Jefferson has earned him credit as a constitutional scholar.

Big Bone Lick Honored as National Historical Landmark

It’s one of only 16 places in the country to hold two special landmark designations.

Vietnam Veterans Share War Stories with Kentucky Students

The history lesson went beyond the textbook for some Lexington students.

William Still’s Family Helps Bring Opera to Life

Lexington connection to new opera on the father of the Underground Railroad.

Tea Tuesday at Waveland Historic Site

Visitors can experience a little culture at Waveland Historic Site.

Honoring the Enslaved at Ashland, Henry Clay Estate

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, is hosting tours to give visitors the full story of those enslaved.

Marking 80 Years Since the Holocaust

Teachers and artists in Kentucky are engaging students as honor the lives lost.

KY Orchestra Presents Opera Composed in Concentration Camp

Louisville Orchestra is honoring the millions of lives lost and those who survived the Holocaust.

Kentucky Native Used Music To Protest Alongside Dr. King

A civil rights activist from Kentucky met and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

KY Native Reflects on Fight for Equality Alongside Dr. King

Dr. Charles Neblett of Russellville helped found the Freedom Singers.

Commission Preserving, Celebrating EKY’s Art, Culture

The Eastern Kentucky Humanities Commission is preserving art, history and culture.

Berea College Celebrates 170 Years of Service

The first integrated, co-ed college in the South is celebrating a milestone.

Lexington’s 250th Birthday

The city of Lexington is preparing for a major birthday bash.

New “Kentucky Show”

Reimagined “Kentucky Show” at the Frazier History Museum.

Florence Y’All

If you drive past Florence, you won’t forget its water tower. So how’d it get that name?

Preserving Records

How groups are working to make family records more accessible to Kentuckians.

History of Northern Kentucky

A look back at the history of the Northern Kentucky region.

Immigrant Influence

How immigration shaped Northern Kentucky.

Past and Present of NKY

Northern Kentucky is intertwined with the culture and history of Cincinnati.

History of the Belle of Louisville

The steamboat’s history dates back more than 100 years.

Black History Month Kicks Off at Kentucky Capitol

The Kentucky Legislative Black Caucus celebrated the civil rights movement.

This Week in Kentucky History (10/28/2024)

What happened This Week in Kentucky History.

This Week in Kentucky History (9/30/24)

Roundup of events that happened in Kentucky’s history this week.

This Week in Kentucky History (9/23/2024)

Toby Gibbs has a look at events that happened This Week in Kentucky History.

This Week In Kentucky History (9/9/2024)

Cars, sports, and fried chicken.

This Week in Kentucky History 9_3_2024

When was the Kentucky Derby four months late?

This Week in Kentucky History (8/26/24)

A look at events that happened this week in Kentucky’s history.

This Week in Kentucky History (8/19/2024)

What happened this week in Kentucky history.

This Week In Kentucky History (8/12/2024)

A look at events that happened this week in Kentucky history.

This Week in Kentucky History (8/5/2024)

A look at what happened this week in Kentucky history.

This Week in Kentucky History (7/29/2024)

A look at what happened this week in Kentuck history.

This Week in Kentucky History (7/22/2024)

A look at events that happened this week in Kentucky history.

This Week in Kentucky History (7/15/2024)

A look at what happened this week in Kentucky history.

This Week in Kentucky History (7/8/2024)

A look at the events that took place this week in Kentucky history.

This Week in Kentucky History (6/24/2024)

This Week in Kentucky History (6/24/2024).

This Week in Kentucky History (6/17/2024)

A future U.S. Senator throws a no-hitter, and do you know Kentucky’s official drink?

This Week in Kentucky History (6/10/2024)

This Week in Kentucky History (6/10/2024).

This Week in Kentucky History (6/3/2024)

This week we celebrate one of the world’s most famous racehorses.

This Week in Kentucky History (5/20/2024)

This week we celebrate Kentucky’s birthday.

This Week in Kentucky History (5/20/2024)

Toby Gibbs has a look at some of the events that happened This Week in Kentucky History.

New Center Opens in Lexington at Site of Historic Palmer Pharmacy, An Icon of the Civil Rights Struggle

New center opens in Lexington at site of historic Palmer Pharmacy.

A Look at the History of Valhalla Golf Club As It Hosts PGA Championship This Week

A look at the history of Valhalla Golf Club as it hosts PGA Championship this week.

This Week in Kentucky History (5/13/2024)

This Week in Kentucky History (5/13/2024).

This Week in Kentucky History (5/6/2024)

This Week in Kentucky History (5/6/2024).

This Week In Kentucky History (4/29/2024)

This Week In Kentucky History (4/29/2024).

This Week in Kentucky History (4/15/2024)

This Week in Kentucky History (4/15/2024)

This Week In Kentucky History (4/9/2024)

A look at this week in Kentucky History.

This Week in Kentucky History (4/8/2024)

This Week in Kentucky History (4/8/2024).

This Week in Kentucky History (4/1/2024)

A string of deadly tornadoes and a Kentuckian heads to space.

This Week in Kentucky History (3/25/2024)

A look at what happened this week in Kentucky history.

This Week in Kentucky History (3/18/2024)

A look back at this week in Kentucky’s history.

This Week in Kentucky History (03/11/2024)

A look back at this week in Kentucky’s history.

This Week in Kentucky History (2/19/24)

This Week in Kentucky History (2/19/2024)

This Week In Kentucky History (2/12/2024)

A look at This Week In Kentucky History.

This Week in Kentucky History

Loretta Lynn and Henry Clay make an appearance on ‘This Week in Kentucky History.’

This Week in Kentucky History (1/22/24)

From a historic flood to a first of its kind transplant and the Super Bowl.

This Week in Kentucky History (1/8/24)

A look at the events that happened this week in Kentucky history.

This Week in Kentucky History (1/2/24)

The first week of January includes more interesting historic events from Kentucky’s past.

This Week In Kentucky History (12/18/23)

Kentucky’s state slogan has been around more than 230 years.

This Week in Kentucky History (12/4/23)

Legendary sports broadcaster Cawood Ledford made history 70 years ago. And why did …

This Week in Kentucky History (11/27/23)

The burning of a courthouse, Colonel Sanders’ appearance on a game show, and the first …