Wednesday’s Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Summer Reunion was as much a joyful history lesson as chowing down on pizza and Cincinnati-style chili. Six sports legends were honored at The Gardens of Park Hills: former Covington mayor and City Commissioner Denny Bowman (Bill Cappel Volunteerism Award), the late Derrick Rhoden (Thomas Fricke Service Award), […]
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Behringer-Crawford Museum invites residents to share unique neighborhood tales
Behringer-Crawford Museum and community partners are hosting a listening session on Saturday, July 20 to gather stories and insights about what makes their neighborhoods unique, which will inform a theater production by The American Legacy Theatre exploring the essence of various neighborhoods in the Greater Cincinnati Region.
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Check out these NKY winter weather activities for when it does finally snow
It may not have been a white Christmas, but winter weather is sure to be making its way to the region here soon, and we wanted to offer up some local activities to enjoy when snow eventually comes to town. We’ve also gathered a few you can enjoy inside to escape the cold. Northern Kentucky […]
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Holiday events in Northern Kentucky everyone can enjoy
It’s the holiday season, and Santa Claus has lots of toys for every good girl and good little boy. And Northern Kentucky has lots of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for something to do with your kids while they’re off school, need somewhere to take out-of-town family, or you’re looking for a […]
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Photographer discovers nature and calm through the lens
“Dances with Nature” is the title of an exhibit of Northern Kentucky wildlife at Behringer-Crawford Museum running through Aug. 3. The photographs, taken by Kira MacNeil at her Pendleton County farm, are a result of patient observation and a keen eye for detail. The photos cover a range of local birds and insects as well […]
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NKY History Hour to recount the 1860 to 1950 horsecars and streetcars of Kentucky
The streetcar running on two steel rails, drawing power from an overhead wire, provided a smooth and convenient, relatively inexpensive mode of transportation for busy travelers. Join author and historian Charles Bogart as he shares the history of the horsecar and streetcar lines that operated in Kentucky between 1860 and 1950 in the next virtual […]
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Vietnam veteran to share story for virtual NKY History Tour series
Written by WCPO’s Michael Coker From a young swim instructor at Beechwood Swim Club in Fort Mitchell to a Marine on the battlefields of Vietnam, Fred Hellmann’s has always carried one message through life: never give up. Hellmann wrote his autobiography “Never Give Up: A Vietnam Veteran’s Memoir” to tell his story. The Behringer-Crawford Museum is […]
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Live in Covington? Wanna check out the Behringer-Crawford Museum? For free?
Covingtonians can visit the Behringer-Crawford Museum on Saturday for free during their “Covington Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Covington Day” admission gets you access to all exhibits at the museum, but the festive “Holly Jolly Days” exhibit has just a few weeks left. The Rosemary Clooney House White Christmas Collection exhibit offers multiple […]
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‘White Christmas’ costumes, props coming to Behringer-Crawford Museum
Rekindle memories and make new ones with the magic and merriment of the iconic 1954 film “White Christmas” at the Behringer-Crawford Museum this holiday season. Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” Exhibit opens Nov. 12, with costumes worn by Kentucky legend Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Vera-Ellen, and Danny Kaye, among other stars. Studio props, sheet music, cast members’ personal memorabilia, and more […]
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Celebrate Halloween with the kids at Behringer-Crawford’s Monster Madness
All the little ghosts, goblins, monsters and mummies are invited to Behringer-Crawford Museum Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 2 p.m. for a Halloween celebration. There will be creepy crawly stations set up in the playscape where children can learn about the creatures that live in the museum’s backyard. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. […]