by kathykeyser ADMIN | 4 Jan 2026 | Learn Kentucky History
What You Will Learn Kentucky is a diverse Commonwealth with many regions and cultural influences. Learn more about what makes Northern Kentucky unique! We will explore what makes Northern Kentucky both similar and different to the rest of Kentucky. There will also be...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 3 Jan 2026 | Free Kentucky Resources
What You Will Learn Beneath Louisville’s busy streets and along the banks of the Ohio lies the story of how Jefferson County became a crossroads of families, faiths, and frontiers. In this engaging presentation, discover how to trace your ancestors who lived, worked,...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 3 Jan 2026 | Free Kentucky Resources, Kentucky Surnames
What You Will Learn Daniel Boone’s migration along the Wilderness Trail can help us plot our ancestor’s westward migration. Learn what records can be found along the trail. Online and onsite resources will be covered. Learn how to turn that brick wall into an...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 18 Dec 2025 | Learn Kentucky History
What You Will Learn Before there was Covid-19, there was Cholera! During the 19th century, cholera raged through the United States several times with high fatality rates. Drawing from her book, The Pie Seller, the Drunk and the Lady: Heroes of the 1833 Cholera...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 6 Jun 2025 | Learn Kentucky History
What You Will Learn Throughout this presentation, we will explore the locations of Kentucky Civil War Hospitals, how they changed over time, and the impact these hospitals had on the communities where they were located. We will follow the service of Patrick McCan,...
by Lynn B Groh | 9 Mar 2025 | Family Research, Learn Kentucky History
Searching for the identity of an unnamed Kentucky Civil War soldier in a cherished family album led to surprising results. A handsome Union Army Captain looks out from the 1860s-era photo album passed down from Nina Rich Tomlin in Northern Kentucky. The soldier was...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 14 Jan 2025 | Free Kentucky Resources, Resources
What You Will Learn Early families found their way into prime lands seeking opportunities and freedom. These citizens included merchants, preachers, traders, speculators, hunters, and farmers. Early pioneers and settlers were a diverse group with family members across...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 19 Aug 2024 | Free Kentucky Resources
Summer Series 2022: Researching Your Kentucky Ancestors: From the Mountains to the Mississippi What You Will Learn Kentucky’s history is extremely layered and chock full of nuance. As a long time genealogist, Dr. Eakle shares her insights about researching within the...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 19 Aug 2024 | Family Research
Summer Series 2022: Researching Your Kentucky Ancestors: From the Mountains to the Mississippi What You Will Learn Kentucky would not have been settled without the rivers who brought settlers from the northern cities. A knowledge of the gathering places for early...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 14 Aug 2024 | Family Research
2023 Summer Series: Kentucky – Daughter of the East, Mother of the West What You Will Learn Discover the rich heritage and captivating history of the Bluegrass State as we delve into the remarkable journey of Kentucky from being the wild west to becoming a...
