History Archives

Hopkinsville native Ted Poston to be inducted into Ky. Writers Hall of Fame

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 14, 2022

Recognized as the dean of Black journalists in America, Ted Poston covered major stories on civil rights, politics and Black culture as a staff writer at the New York Post from the mid-1930s until his retirement in 1972.

Museum director Keller to give program on Hopkinsville’s civil rights era

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 13, 2022

The virtual program at noon Wednesday, Jan. 19, will focus on the 1960s in Hopkinsville.

How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree

by Thomas Adam
December 23, 2021

The origins of Christmas as a holiday date back to the 1790s and evolved throughout the decades that followed.

Holidays lights were a beacon of hope during the Great Depression

by Alissa Keller
December 20, 2021

In 1932, Hopkinsville photographer L.D. Martin captured a night scene when local merchants first decorated downtown with Christmas lights.

How Charles Dickens redeemed the spirit of Christmas

by Richard Gunderman
December 8, 2021

In attempting to capture a new spirit of Christmas, Dickens reminds us of the power of the past and the future to change the way we see the present.

Archaeology study of Fort Campbell is topic for next History on Tap

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 18, 2021

The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

Hoptown Chronicle editor named president of Kentucky Historical Society board

by Julia Hunter
November 8, 2021

Brown, who has served on the board since 2013, was sworn in during the society's annual meeting on Friday.

Historian William Turner weaves tale of Bell Witch

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 24, 2021

Spectators come back year after year to hear Christian County Historian William Turner tell the story of the Bell Witch.

Muhammad Ali’s Hopkinsville connection

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 19, 2021

In his youth, and perhaps later, Cassius Clay — who went on to become one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century — spent time in Hopkinsville visiting relatives.

Batter is up for History on Tap

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 17, 2021

Robert Harper, of Hopkinsville Milling Co., will talk about his family's business during the Sept. 28 History on Tap at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

Emancipation celebration Sunday at Pennyroyal Area Museum

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 7, 2021

The museum will be open, free of charge, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday with a focus on several Black history speakers and artifacts.

Local museum highlights Hopkinsville history during downtown summer stroll

by Dustin Wilcox
July 26, 2021

On the stroll, Keller recounted how local churches nursed wounded Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, "Night Riders" burned three tobacco warehouses in 1907, the Ku Klux Klan burned crosses at six intersections in 1924 and more.