A major flash point came when Union soldiers entered Hotel De Afrique and “attacked the defenseless occupants with knives and ...

The Civil War ended in 1865, exactly 160 years ago. While the societal topic of race and the war’s deeply rooted issues still linger in the modern world in new ways, the bloodshed of battles that were ...

President Lincoln, regarded by historians as one of the best presidents in history, was born on this day in 1809. He is ...

More and more projects across Kentucky are uncovering Black history through historical documents, then putting them online ...

Experience the thrill of metal detecting as we uncover relics that have lain untouched for over a century, each artifact a tangible link to a past that shaped our nation. From minieballs and buttons ...

Civil War Treasures: Kentucky's Secrets Dug Up! Join the History Seekers Team on an exhilarating journey as we delve into Kentucky's rich history, unearthing hidden treasures from the Civil War era.

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Saturday will mark 160 years since more than 20 Black Civil War soldiers fighting for the Union were massacred in Simpsonville, Kentucky. A snow-covered stretch of ...

Several cities in Northern Kentucky received reports of fliers calling on people to monitor and report all immigrants and encouraging membership in the Ku Klux Klan. By Alexandra E. Petri The ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The ACLU of Kentucky along with Covington & Burling filed a brief on Jan. 17 appealing the lower court’s dismissal of their clients’ claims. According to a release, the brief ...

The Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday 9AM-4PM*. Individual visitors are welcome for self-guided visits on Wednesday through Saturday. ALL GROUPS must complete online reservation ...

Authorities in Kentucky are investigating racist Ku Klux Klan (KKK) flyers telling immigrants to “leave now” and “avoid deportation” that were discovered in multiple cities over the past ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Confederate monument will be removed from a spot near the University of Louisville campus where it has stood since 1895. ADVERTISING LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Confederate ...