Photos and story by Mary Casey-Sturk On Sunday, May 18th, dozens of lovers of local history including long-time and newer residents gathered at the Mess Hall at Tower Park for a walking tour of the Fort and the Midway District. Led by Fort Thomas Military and Community History Museum Director, Deanna Beineke, with an assist... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Everyone in Fort Thomas knows the “Tower”. Standing proudly at the edge of Tower Park, it is a community landmark. Here are some fun facts about the Tower! 1. It was known as building number 16 when it was built in 1890. (University of Kentucky fans know the number 16 is always... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk If you’ve been to the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park, you know that it’s a treasure trove of Northern Kentucky history. From its opening in 1950 (then known as the William Behringer Memorial Museum) to the museum we know today, the museum and its staff continue to welcome visitors from the Tri-State... Continue Reading →
