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Snapshots in Time

Snapshots in Time, a column exploring the history of Hopkinsville and Christian County through old photographs and artifacts, is published monthly, usually on the third Monday. It is written by Alissa Keller, the executive director of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County. Explore more Snapshots in Time.

The story behind the woman in the blue dress
Alissa Keller•
An old portrait of a Christian County woman who was born in the 1870s inspires a deep look into one family's history.
Snapshots in Time
Attucks science classroom illuminates a cherished chapter in Black history
Alissa Keller•
The Attucks Science Club members, captured in a 1962 photograph, were part of a tightly knit community, where the motto was "Do or Die for Attucks High."
attucks high school classroom
1886 snowstorm was like nothing Hopkinsville had ever seen
Alissa Keller•
In the middle of an 1886 blizzard that blanketed Hopkinsville and Christian County in snow, a photographer set up his camera to capture the moment — and provide us a peek into Hopkinsville' history. In the second installment of Hoptown Chronicle's new "Snapshots in Time" column, Alissa Keller brings the moment to life.
Keller column 1886 snowstorm feature
Holidays lights were a beacon of hope during the Great Depression
Alissa Keller•
In 1932, Hopkinsville photographer L.D. Martin captured a night scene when local merchants first decorated downtown with Christmas lights.
1932 Christmas for Keller feature