Northern Kentucky’s spookiest and most surprising stories are taking center stage in a new NKU student-curated exhibit. Students in Northern Kentucky University’s Master of Public History program have partnered with the Campbell County Public Library to showcase stories that make the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities unique. The Wild, Weird, and Wonderful exhibit will […]
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NKU faculty premiere documentary on abolitionism in the region
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will host a screening of a documentary on abolitionism created by three Northern Kentucky University faculty. NKU Black Studies Professor David Childs, Teaching Professor John Gibson and Associate Professor Brian Hackett collaborated with NorseMedia, NKU’s student-staffed audio and video production house, to create “Underground: Freedom Stories Along the Borderland,” […]
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Documentary to explore the rich history of Newport Barracks site
A documentary is being made about the Newport Barracks site, which has a layered history as a war camp during the War of 1812, an outpost during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, and a key location in westward expansion, featuring reenactments and interviews with historians.
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NKU students are uncovering the past at Newport Barracks
Northern Kentucky University students are working to better understand the history buried at the Newport Barracks. The Newport Barracks site was a part of the United States Army operations for over a century. Thousands of soldiers called the barracks home during its use, and today, it remains a historical landmark in the city. Director of […]
