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A mud-loving colt gave Christian County a chapter in Kentucky Derby history

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 1, 2021

In the early 20th century, Christian County had several prosperous thoroughbred breeding farms. Two of those farms were involved in breeding Flying Ebony and preparing the young colt to be sold as a yearling in New York.

History on Tap speaker to discuss nearly forgotten Kentucky story of racial violence and justice

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2021

Ben Montgomery's book, "A Shot in the Moonlight," is about a freed Kentucky slave who found justice with the help of a Confederate war hero.

Museum plans take-home kits on Edgar Cayce, local history

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 1, 2021

The kits will be available to pick up Saturday and during spring break with different activities offered each day.

Clarksville native to give HCC Women’s History Month lecture

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 26, 2021

Candy Johnson is president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga.

Woman of the Year nominations being accepted through Friday

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 3, 2021

The Fannie Bronson Postell Woman of the Year Award will be presented during a virtual celebration of Women's History Month.

Kentucky historian set for next History on Tap

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 14, 2021

Stuart Sanders will present on his book, "Murder on the Ohio Belle," for the Jan. 28 virtual program.

HCC hosting virtual meeting Tuesday with focus on religious icons in early Soviet messaging

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 23, 2020

A history professor for MIT will help lead the presentation, along with HCC Assistant Professor John Davis.

History on Tap to highlight Christian County’s lesser-know notables during virtual event

by Julia Hunter
November 11, 2020

This will be a live, virtual presentation set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, streaming on the museum’s Facebook page.

Ceremony set to install county’s first historical marker to a woman

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 7, 2020

The marker will recognize Mary Edmunds Bronaugh, who was among Kentucky's earliest female lawyers when she passed the bar in 1915.

Story of a beast in Land Between the Lakes is a source of pain for former residents

by Dalton York
October 30, 2020

Lack of evidence has done nothing to quell the rumors. The folklore only intensified when local businessmen Lee Vervoort and Spencer Balentine teamed up to produce a movie about the Beast.

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