Benefits of Becoming a Member:
Bulletin of the Kenton County Historical Society
Six issues (one year) of our 12-page, bi-monthly newsletter featuring articles on Kenton County history; a calendar of upcoming events; and several on-going features such as “Then and Now” photos and the “Mystery Photo” challenge. Previous article topics include:
The 3-L Highway Black Brigade Baker-Hunt Foundation Covington in the Civil War Daniel Henry Holmes
Tanneries and Saddle Makers Roebling Suspension Bridge The Traveling Church Margaret Garner Local Wineries
Covington’s First Mayor Protestant Children’s Home Green Line Simon Kenton Linden Grove Cemetery
Peaselburg John G. Carlisle Daniel Boone Railroads and Bridges Local Civil War Supply Lines
From Buffalo to Banks Pioneer Days William Behringer’s Journals
Northern Kentucky Heritage magazine
In print since 1992, this nationally-recognized periodical features expertly-written articles of interest on the people and places within the entire 10-county region. A subscription is included at the “Enhanced Membership” level. Here is just a sample of some past articles:
Early Settlements in Northern Kentucky Blue Licks Battlefield Covington in the War of 1812 A.B. “Happy” Chandler
Bowling Alleys African-American Boy Scouts The Sherman Tavern Big Bone Lick Covington’s Monte Cassino
The Gaines Tavern Gen. James Taylor, Jr. Roebling Suspension Bridge Behringer-Crawford Museum Latonia Springs
Dinsmore Homestead Covered Bridges Latonia Racetrack Ft. Thomas Military Post Prehistory of Northern Kentucky
Slavery in Northern Kentucky Ludlow Lagoon Amusement Park Covington’s Devou Park
Annual Northern Kentucky Regional History Day
This annual celebration, held for more than 20 years now and co-sponsored by the Kenton County Historical Society, is the “main event” for anyone interested in the history of Northern Kentucky. A day of lectures, presentations, displays, and vendor booths greet the participants - along with music and free refreshments.
Special Events and Discounts
Invitation to all Society events, such as lectures, presentations, guided tours of historical sites, and more; Discounts on publications sold through the Society; and, voting rights on all Society issues, including our annual election of officers.
Date: 5/4/24
Starts at 8AM-2PM
Keynote Speaker: Bob Webster
We look forward to seeing you at Regional History Day at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Library! Bob Webster will be presenting on Horse Racing and his new book about the Turfway Downs. A perfect presentation for Derby Day! Another great thing about this year's history day is that it is free for all! That's right free admission! Please register, so that we can get a count:
Register Here