As part of the upcoming Sesquicentennial celebration, a committee headed by Kim Rechtin, will launch “Fort Thomas ROCKS.” Fort Thomas ROCKS is a type of scavenger hunt that involves painting, decorating, and hiding rocks around Fort Thomas. This is an advertisement. Here’s how it works:
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Start the Party Early With 150th Celebration Painting Events
FTM file. Want to create your own memento of the Sesquicentennial? Want to drink some wine and paint with friends? Well, then this is the perfect fun opportunity on June 15. Join us in the Highlander Lounge at the Fort Thomas Antiques and Design Center for this special event. The 150th City of Fort Thomas […]
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Special “Fort Thomas” Bourbon Curated for 150 Celebration
FTM file. By Erika Kraus The glass can be half empty or half full, as long as there is bourbon in it. Fort Thomas residents will soon be able to purchase their own bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel specifically picked for the Fort Thomas 150 Celebration. A group of eight from Fort Thomas made […]
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Fort Thomas 150 Celebration Brings The Mighty Mighty Bosstones To Tower Park
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. The weeklong celebration for Fort Thomas’ 150th birthday will culminate with a series of bands playing at Tower Park’s amphitheater. Borderline and The Leftovers will play before the headlining act and Britney’s Lipstick will end the night. The big headlining music act is taking the place of the act that normally […]
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Fort Thomas 150 Celebration Schedule
The headliner band will be announced tonight for the Fort Thomas 150 Celebration. FTM file. The City of Fort Thomas will celebrate its 150th birthday in style this July. RELATED: Fort Thomas Planning “First Class” 150 Celebration (April 2016) RELATED: Planning Underway for 150 Celebration (January 2017) There will be activities planned all week and will […]
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Fort Thomas 150 Video Created To Kick Off Event
Right click and save this image to make it your profile picture on social media. On Monday, February 27 2017 Fort Thomas turned 150. The image (above) began circulating throughout social media. “We are inviting everyone who has an interest in Fort Thomas to change their social profile picture and cover photo as a way […]
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The “Napoleon of Promoters” was Early Fort Thomas Developer and Major Influencer
Samuel Bigstaff, developer of Fort Thomas Fort Thomas became Fort Thomas largely because of the efforts of one man – Samuel Bigstaff, a colorful and dynamic character. He was a Confederate prisoner of war, a smooth talker, a speculator, developer, entrepreneur, and lawyer who pretty much set Fort Thomas on the path it took to […]
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How Fort Thomas Came To Be
The exterior of the water tower being constructed. By Sam Shelton On the 27th of February 2017, the City of Fort Thomas will be celebrating its one hundred fiftieth birthday. Since 1867, our city has grown to become one of the best places to call home in Northern Kentucky. Our story begins before the founding […]
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Fort Thomas 150 Profile Picture | Cover Photo | Sesquicentennial
Happy 150th Birthday Fort Thomas! You may be seeing this logo everywhere today. Why? Because today is the official establishment date of Fort Thomas. It all started on February 27, 1867. Save the dates of July 2 – July 8 where we will celebrate the Fort Thomas Sesquicentennial! More details coming soon, but be sure […]
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Fort Thomas City Council OK’s Money For Creation Of App
Chuck Keller addresses council at the Feb. 21 meeting. FTM file. By Robin Gee Fort Thomas residents and visitors will have a new way to take in the city just in time for the 150-year celebration this July. City Council members voted at the February council meeting to move ahead with development of a Tour […]