By Mary Casey-Sturk Very near Maysville, Kentucky and tucked into the lovely rolling hills that were once wild America you will find Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. The Licking River runs through the park and the area is steeped in history with both the river and springs having attracted animals and humans since the... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk We’ve all driven by historical markers on our journeys, whether on a road trip or just a trip home, maybe you’ve even stopped to read one or two. Here, we’ll examine four in our community and share more. The oversight of the Kentucky Historical Marker program is part of the work done... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk There’s no need to travel to the Napa Valley to enjoy some award-winning wines. Campbell County is home to several wineries, all part of the Northern Kentucky Back Roads Wine Trail, and all offering several varieties to try and buy. The history of wine in this region is as rich as the... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Make New Friends at Old Friends Where can you find horse racing’s “living history museum”? Who has created a home for numerous retired racehorses from Kentucky, the United States, and beyond? Where do fans of racing and lovers of horses gather to share a unique equine experience? A 90-minute drive from Indian... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Since it was chartered in 1884, Holly Hill Child & Family Services has provided care for area children. Originally founded as the Campbell County Protestant Orphan’s Home (Newport), it housed children whose parents were ill, had died, or could not care for them. As health care improved, its mission pivoted to help... Continue Reading →
Writer, artist, and sustainability pioneer Harlan Hubbard (1900–1988) lived a quiet, unassuming life, and yet he is thoroughly embedded in Kentucky’s historical memory. Much of his life was spent in Fort Thomas. After four decades of transformation, Hubbard emerged in middle age as the rightful heir to the Transcendentalist ethos, ready to envision a unique... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk “Find something you like making and don’t stop making it”, shares Chase Crawford of Fort Thomas. Crawford is the founder of Four by Three, an independent film production company located in Cincinnati. Since its inception, it has produced over a dozen feature films, and several documentaries and has pivoted to producing stand-up... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Ronnie Aber has loved to ride bikes for as long as he can remember. That childhood feeling of freedom—your own wheels, the breeze in your face, heading off on adventures on a sunny afternoon. You remember that feeling, and Aber wanted to be sure other kids had that experience too. Aber, who... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Did you ever think about the building or the mural when you stop to buy stamps or ship a package at the Fort Thomas Post Office? After a recent visit, I started to wonder and found out some interesting facts, and you won’t even have to sign for them! The New Deal... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Did you know that Fort Thomas was once home to three movie theatres? A recent talk given by Don Weber at the Behringer-Crawford Museum (as part of their NKY History Hour- available via Zoom or Facebook Live) piqued my interest in learning more about these theatres, where were they were located and... Continue Reading →
