The Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington will host a virtual presentation on skills, trades and other knowledge enslaved Africans brought across the Atlantic Ocean and how they influenced the broader cultural landscape in the Americas. The presentation is slated for March 10. “Rather than learning trades only after arrival, many individuals were already accomplished in areas […]
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Behringer Crawford Museum brings a White Christmas to NKY
What you need to know The Behringer-Crawford Museum’s annual Holly Jolly Days exhibitions are in full swing, and there’s still plenty of time for NKY residents to come down and check out all of the festivities. They include the museum’s well-known model train shows and a full exhibit showcasing costumes and set props of the […]
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Some cities get in free to Behringer-Crawford exhibits this month
Residents of Fort Wright, Fort Mitchell, Park Hills and Covington get free admission to the Holly Jolly Days exhibits at the Behringer-Crawford Museum in the latter half of December. The program is brought about by partnerships between the cities and the museum. The two flagship exhibits include the 34th Annual Toy Train displays and an […]
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Covington, Ludlow helped bring baseball back to Cincinnati
If not for an 1876 meeting in New York City, baseball fans might now be cheering for the Covington Stars or the Ludlow Base Ball Club instead of the Cincinnati Reds. Latonia filmmaker Cam Miller shared that fact during Tuesday’s webinar, “How Northern Kentucky Helped Save Baseball in Cincinnati,” part of the NKY History Hour […]
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Find an NKY summer camp before it’s too late!
It’s officially spring, and you know what that means? Time to start preparing for summer, and for those with kids, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with them during the school break. One way to get your kids out of the house and provide them with fun and educational experiences […]
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Behringer-Crawford Museum celebrates 75 years of history
The Behringer-Crawford Museum is celebrating 75 years of art, culture and community. The museum’s rich history has a long legacy, with artifacts from the 1800s that connect stories across Northern Kentucky. “There’s all of the stories, the native people that lived in the region, artifacts and specimens of Ice-Age bison,” said Jason French, curator of […]
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Become a tourist in your own town while exploring NKY’s hidden gems
Whether you were born and raised in Northern Kentucky or you just moved here, it’s easy to fall into the monotony of everyday life and forget how cool and unique the region is. If you just want to explore the area or you’re looking for a bit of a staycation, we’ve got some ideas for […]
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Police called to Behringer-Crawford Museum after WWII grenade found
Police were called to the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington to determine whether a WWII grenade found Tuesday is dangerous, according to Laurie Risch, executive director of the museum. Risch said an employee at the museum was going through items when they discovered a WWII Japanese grenade. Risch said the grenade has been at the museum […]
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Covington residents get free entry to Behringer-Crawford Museum this weekend
Covington residents can enjoy free admission to the Behringer-Crawford Museum on December 21, which will feature a 33rd Annual Holiday Toy Trains exhibit, a LEGO play space, and a preview of the “White Christmas” exhibit.
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Holly Jolly Days is back at the Behringer-Crawford Museum
Holly Jolly Days is back again this year at the Behringer-Crawford Museum. There is so much to see and learn, from the holiday toy trains to Lego displays, including a vintage Christmas collection. Immerse yourself as you take a look at the ‘Window Through Time’ exhibit with feather trees and antique German ornaments. There are […]