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History Day Workshops
Workshops for the 16th annual Northern Kentucky Regional History Day on Saturday, April 4 at Northern Kentucky University.
Workshop Session No. 1
11:15 a.m. to noon on first floor of Student Union
“Brushes with Genius” Presenter: Jan Mueller. Room: SU 108
Frank Duveneck. . . Dixie Selden. . . Leon Lippert. You may be familiar with their names, but just who were these gifted artists who left behind such a rich legacy of canvas and brushwork? Learn what inspired each artist and how they were connected to each other and Northern Kentucky.
“Timekeeper: Thomas Zane Roberts – A Kentucky Renaissance Man” Presenter: Anthony W. Frohlich. Room: SU 107B
Explore the life and accomplishments of this nineteenth-century Boone County resident of many talents – poet, author, and creator of the unique celestial clock (still in operation today).
“Lafayette in Kentucky” Presenter: Karl J. Lietzenmayer. Room: SU 106
A look at this Revolutionary War hero’s visit to Kentucky during a grand tour of the United States in 1824-45. The presentation will also include an overview of the life and character of this most famous Frenchman.
“Voices of Covington” Presenters: Kristina Redmond, Kaira Simmons, Maradith Yahl. Room: SU 109
Explore the “Voices of Covington” downloadable cultural heritage tourism site that is part of the Discover Landmark Covington program. Includes information on places and people of interest in Covington.
“From Germany to Covington: History of the Sisters of Notre Dame” Presenter: Sr. Joan Terese Niklas, S.N.D. Room: 107C
Forced to leave Germany during Kulturkampf, a group of pioneer sisters came to the U.S. in 1874. Discover the history of the Sisters of Notre Dame as they have ministered to Greater Cincinnati and beyond.
Workshop Session No. 2
12:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on first floor of Student Union
“Mary Ingles and the Escape from Big Bone Lick” Presenter: James Duvall. Room: SU 107B
Learn about the exciting escape of the first white woman in Kentucky, Mary Draper Ingles, from the Shawnee at Big Bone in 1755.
“The ‘Point’: Landmark on the Licking and Ohio Rivers” Presenter: John Boh. Room: SU 107C
The “Point” began as a landmark along Native American and pioneer trails, but became a place of military and historical importance. Explore the significance of this spot, as well as it’s link to economic development in the Northern Kentucky area. Room: SU 107C
“Kentucky’s Fighting Men in the Civil War” Presenter: Don Rightmyer. Room: SU 109
A detailed discussion about Kentucky men and their experiences while serving in the Civil War. The workshop cover the recruitment, organization, training, and the day-to-day experiences of the men, from both the North and South, as they campaigned during the war. This is a follow-up to last year’s presentation, “North or South: Finding Your Kentucky Civil War Ancestor.”
“The Balcony is Closed: A History of Northern Kentucky Theaters” Presenter: Robert Webster. Room: SU 106
Take a trip into the past to various theaters that shaped the cultural history of the Northern Kentucky area.
“Family History Indexing” Presenter: Shirlene Jensen. Room: SU 104
Learn about filmed genealogical records available for free through the LDS website.